Libby boys, girls lose to Hamilton

by The Western News
| December 12, 2017 3:00 AM

Hamilton 89, Libby 41

MISSOULA — Libby stayed close for one quarter before Hamilton pulled away for a lopsided victory at the Tip-Off Tournament.

Hamilton, up 26-15 after the first quarter, blew the game open with a 32-point second quarter for a 58-21 halftime lead.

Libby’s Ryggs Johnston led all scorers with 23 points.

Hunter Omlid and Tanner Goligoski had 17 each for Hamilton.

Libby 15 6 9 11— 41

Hamilton 26 32 16 15— 89

Libby: Ryggs Johnston 23, JJ Davis 9, Brian Peck 4, Keith Johnson 4, Tim Goodman 1.

Hamilton: Hunter Omlid 17, Tanner Goligoski 17, Cam Rothie 15, Carter Kearns 13, Carson Rostad 9, Tyler Barnes 6, Ty Chouinard 4, Bridger Bauder 3, Josh Dickemore 3, Trey Searle 2.

Girls

Hamilton 44, Libby 32

MISSOULA — Hamilton outscored Libby 18-4 in the fourth quarter to pull out the Tip-Off Tournament victory.

Cariann Kunkel topped Hamilton, and all scorers, with 20 points. Jayden Winslow tallied 13 for Libby.

Hamilton 7 11 8 18 — 44

Libby 8 13 7 4 — 32

Hamilton: Cariann Kunkel 20, Lauren Ryter 10, Kara Nye 6, Tessa Della Silva 3, Mallory McGill 2, Abby Johnson 2, Tristy Searle 1.

Libby: Jayden Winslow 13, Shannon Reny 7, Hayeness 4, Collins 3, Gier 2, Rainer 2, Brodeen 1.