BUTTE — Manhattan Christian's divisional dominance continues.
Christian Triemstra poured in a game-high 26 points and Jack Scott added 10 as the Eagles soared past Lincoln 60-39 to claim the Western C crown for the seventh straight time on Saturday evening at the Butte Civic Center.
The Lynx were playing in the Western C title game for the first time and now will play a challenge game against Seeley-Swan to determine the second and final seed out of the division. Lincoln is looking to advance to state for the first time in program history.
The Eagles built a 17-13 lead after one quarter and led 29-20 by halftime before outscoring the Lynx by 18 in the third quarter to ice the win.
Isaac Hoekema nearly had a double-double for Manhattan Christian with eight points and 10 rebounds .
Lincoln had three players score in double digits with Roegun Dietz leading the way with 12 point and Andrew Brown and Teegan Riddle each scoring 10.
The State C tournament begins March 12 at the Butte Civic Center. Manhattan Christian will face the No. 2 Eastern C seed in the first round.
