Area teams advance on Northern C day one

One of the biggest postseason basketball tournaments in the state is underway.

Wednesday in Great Falls, the 2024 Northern C Divisional Tournament got underway, with four local teams playing.

In the opening game of the Northern C boys tournament, Fort Benton was defeated by Heart Butte, 71-56. The Longhorns, who played third at last week’s District 9C, were led by Kellen Diekhans, who had five points and 16 rebounds.

The loss dropped the Longhorns into a loser-out game this morning against Roy-Winfred.

Te Raiders are in the loser-out bracket thanks to 9C champion Box Elder. On Wednesday night,...