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<p>From left, Ty Morgan and Jared Trinastich (Columbia Falls), Troy Scott (Dillon), Zack Allen (Laurel), John Chapman and Bridger Truett (Frenchtown), Tyler Thompson (Laurel), Dane Warp (Havre), and coach Josh Harris (MSU Northern assistant coach)</p>
All tournament basketball
Columbia Falls basketball players Jared Trinastich and Ty Morgan were recently named to the state Class A all-tournament team. Trinastich was named most valuable player of the March 6-8 tournament, where the Wildcats won the state title. Morgan and Trinastich also recently were recently chosen to play on the boys all-star team for the Hi-Line Invitational tournament. The Class A all-stars beat the Class AA all-stars 107-96 in the championship. Morgan averaged 15 points per game. Trinastich averaged 17 points per game and was named to the all-tournament team.
DeWit honored
Former Wildkat basketball standout Kayla DeWit was named the most improved player on the Montana State University women’s basketball team. A junior at MSU, DeWit was one of the Bobcats’ top reserve players this past season, averaging 5.9 points and 4 rebounds per game.
Karate class
The American Karate Academy will host a free crime survival workshop for high school senior girls from Whitefish and Columbia Falls on Friday, April 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. Topics and drills include awareness, mind-setting, dealing with adrenaline rushes, rape, abduction, using the environment, using natural weapons such as a car, parking lot crimes, home intrusion and more. The workshop will focus on practical self-defense. Attendance is limited to 30. To register, call 862-7722.