Photos: State AA girls - semifinals
The Helena Capital Bruins returned to the championship after overpowering fellow co-champ Billings West in a "rematch" of last year's canceled title game. Meanwhile, the Missoula Hellgate girls program advanced to its first state title game appearance since 2003, defeating Bozeman 52-35.
Jaymee Sheridan sets up the offense.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Dani Bartsch looks to score in the paint.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Audrey Hofer drives into the paint.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Layla Baumann calls out a play. Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Kaitlin Grossman waits for a cutting teammate.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Taylee Chirrick guards an inbound play.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Dani Bartsch looks to score.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Rachael Stacey prepares to pass to the corner.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Helena Capital head coach Katie Garcin-Forba directs her team from the sidelines.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Mara McGinley looks for an open teammate.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Paige Bartsch shoots from close-range.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Kendall Ellis waits for a screen.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Avery Burkhart looks for an open teammate. Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Emily Williams gathers a loose ball. Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Missoula Hellgate head coach Brady Henthorn gives directions to Addy Heaphy (3) during a timeout.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Bailee Sayler shoots over a defender.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Lauren Dick looks for an open teammate.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Bozeman's Emily Williams (1) and Avery Burkhart (25) watch Perry Paffhausen's 3-point shot attempt.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Keke Davis drives into the lane.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS
Bailee Sayler waits for a cutting teammate.Photo by: ISAIAH DUNK/MTN SPORTS