3-on-3 hoop tourney champions crowned
Jared Trinastich, in blue, above, snares a rebound during the Heritage Days 3-on-3 hoop tournament. — Chris Peterson photo
Champions in four male divisions and three female divisions were crowned at the conclusion of the 3-on-3 Heritage Days basketball tournament on the asphalt in uptown Columbia Falls last weekend.
Male divisions were 5th- and 6th-grade, 7th- and 8th-grade, high school and men's open. For the women, the divisions were 5th- and 6th-grade, 7th- and 8th-grade and high school.
Here are the division champions, with team members and sponsors:
FEMALE
5th-6th grade
1st, Hoppin Hoopsters — Kaitlyn Hoerner, Meredith Stotle, Ciera Finberg, Winter Kempannen (Valley Bank sponsor); 2nd, Shooting Stars — Cydney Finberg, Ellie Johnson, Peyton Kehr, Mickayla Scott (CFAC sponsor); 3rd, New Friends — Shaylene Fishel, Morgan Stenger, Ciann Cates, Whitney Cornelia (Plum Creek sponsor).
7th-8th grade
1st, Fallz Flame — Angie Tamburelli, Micinze Christopherson, Kathrin Jetty, Miah Miller (Tamburelli sponsor); 2nd, Hackers — Nachelle Wassam, Andrea Getts, Alyssa Birky, Kaylee Oray (Wassam sponsor).
High school
1st, Da Sistas — Erika Hill, Erin Hill, Kayla DeWit, Kelsey DeWit (Knights of Columbus sponsor); 2nd, Hoop Chicks — Shay Grilley, Danielle Grilley, Madison Stolte, Alyssa Ladenburg (Plum Creek sponsor); 3rd, Zoo Town — Taylor Wagner, Haley Wagner, Bryan Hasquet (Dana Wagner sponsor).
MALE
5th-6th grade
1st, Wildcats — Austin Kimmet, Grant Stenger, Ty Morgan, Trevor Houston; 2nd, Xclusive Bridal — Connor Bowman, Jake Stratton, Jayce Fagerland, Jackson Barta (Xclusive Bridal and Formal Wear sponsor).
7th-8th grade
1st, The Fab Four — Jared Trinastich, Luke Kazlauskas, Austin Cahoon, Blake Ladenburg (CFAC sponsor); 2nd, NLU — Caleb Keller, Jarrett Sunde, Alex Claros, Parker Sutten; 3rd, Plum Creek #3 — Keenan Jessat, Cameron McCubbins, Michael Nicosia (Plum Creek sponsor).
High school
1st, The Nolans — Mackey Nolan, Matthew Nolan, Lucas Nolan, Marcus Nolan (CFAC sponsor); 2nd, Captains of Crunch — Michael Williams, Grant Getts, Josiah Begay, Austin Robbins (CFAC sponsor); 3rd, Off Constantly — Nick Emerson, Cole, Jones, Jacob Calderwood, Kalob Johnson (Edward Jones Investments sponsor).
Open
1st, Alpine Family Medicine — Derek Gedlaman, Troy Gedlaman, Kelly Lundgren, Kevin O'Rielly (Alpine Family Medicine sponsor); 2nd, Plum Creek #6 - JD Fields, Jace Ladenburg, Chris Finberg, Josh Fields (Plum Creek sponsor); 3rd, Stuntmen Gus — Greg Macijunas, Kevin Boyer, Guy Smith, Gavin (last name not available).