BILLINGS — Sixteen teams took the court Thursday for the opening round of the Southern B boys and girls divisional basketball tournament at Rimrock Auto Arena.
The boys bracket saw Three Forks and Roundup advance to one semifinal, while Big Timber and Lodge Grass will meet in the other.
In girls action, Colstrip and Jefferson won thrilling first round games to set up a semifinal. Three Forks remained unbeaten and takes on Roundup Friday at 8 p.m.
Kelly Morris Photography took in the action in Billings. His photo gallery can be seen below.
Roundup’s Reice McHenry shoots a 3-point attempt.
Manhattan’s Jacob Dyk shoots 3-point attempt.
Garrett Duncan goes up for a layup.
Three Fork’s Micaiah Hauser drives in for a layup in Thursday morning action at teh Southern B Divisional basketball Tournament in Billings. Three Forks would win the game 60-42.
Colstrip’s Kobee BigBack shoots a jump shot.
Colstrip’s Mamphis Keplin tries to work inside against Three Fork’s Colter Miller.
Colstrip’s Memphis Keplin shoots a hook shot ove Three Fork’s Colter Miller.
Colstrip’s Rivers Anderson takes it up against Three Fork’s Colter Miller.
Colstrip’s Kobee BigBack tries to work around the defense of Three Fork’s Colter Miller, who tries to draw the charge.
Three Fork’s Corey Yecny takes it to the basket.
Three Fork’s Payden Lynn brings the ball up the court for Three Forks.
Darren Miller of Three Forks goes strong to the basket as Corbin Small-Fisher of Colstrip defends.
Manhattan’s Michael Nehring goes up for a layup in Thursday morning action against Roundup at the Southern B Divisional Tournament in Billings. Roundup would win the game 60-43.
Roundup’s Kelson Eisenlein blocks the shot of Manhattan’s Jacob Dyk.
Kelson Eiselein of Roundup gets the block on Manhattan’s Nathan VanDyke.
Roundup’s Kelson Eiselein shoots a 3-point attempt.
Jayce Griffith of Roundup with a 3-point attempt.
Kelson Eiselein of Roundup drives to the basket hard.
Roundup’s Cash Cota shoots a jump shot as Manhattan’s Jacob Dyk (14) and Nick Stubbs (40) defend.
The Tiger’s Garrett Duncan drives the lane.
Manhattan’s Nathan VanDyke shoots a shot over Roundup’s Cash Cota.
Manhattan’s Jacob Dyk goes up for a short jump shot.
Garrett Duncan of Manhattan shoots a 3-point attempt.
Three Fork’s Payden Lynn shoots a 3-point attempt.
Townsend’s Charlotte Watson with the dribble penetration as Colstrip’s Trinity Lewandowski defends.
Townsend’s Tavia Rooney goes up for a jumpshot in Thursday action at the Southern B Divisional Tournament in Billings.
The Bulldog’s Abby Leachman goes up for a shot against Colstip’s Shelby Jordan.
Townsend’s Charlotte Watson goes u for a layup.
Townsend’s Lainee Hill goes up for a short shot.
Colstrip’s Amaya LaFanier drives against Townsend’s Lainee Hill.
Colstrip’s Sossity SpottedWolf looks to drive past Townsend’s Charlotte Watson.
Colstrip’s Shelby Jordan goes up for a layup.
Townend’s Catie Watson shoots a 3-point attempt.
Townsend’s Abby Leachman shoots a shot over Colstrip’s Trinity Lewandowski.(10).
Townend’s Catie Watson looks to dribble past Colstrip’s Shelby Jordan.
Townsend’s Lainee Hill shoots a shot over Colstrip’s Shelby Jordan.
Tavia Rooney of Townsend goes up for a layup.
Colstrip’s Shelby Jordan gets free underneath for a layup. Colstrip would go on to win this game in double-overtime 54-51.
Colstrip’s Shelby Jordan goes up for a layup.
Colstrip’s Sossity SpottedWolf blocks the shot of Townsend’s Denika Dolan.
Charlotte Watson of Townsend shoots a free throw.
Colstrip’s Amaya LaFranier shoots a jump shot as Townsend’s Tavia Rooney defends.
Colstrip’s Kya Egan draws the foul from Townsend’s Abby Leachman.
Colstrip’s Kya Egan shoots a jump shot.
Portia Cortner of Red Lodge drives into the lane.
McCall Allen of Red Lodge goes up for a shot surrounded by 3 Panther defenders.
Red Lodge’s Zoe Cortner drives in for a layup.
Red Lodge’s Portia Cortner goes up for a short jumper as Jefferson’s Emily McGinnis defends.
Kylie Kelly of Red Lodge brings the ball inside the arc as Jefferson’s Callie Warfle defends.
Jefferson’s Callie Warfle looks to pass as Red Lodges Portia Cortner defends.
Ashton Oxarart shoots a 3-point attempt.
Jefferson’s Leah Vossler goes up for a layup as Red Lodge’s Taylo Hardiman defends, in Thursday action at the Southern B Divisional Basketball Tournament in Billings. Jefferson High would win this game game 43-39
Jefferson’s Ashley Pankratz shoots a jump shot.
Aubrey McMaster of Jefferson High dribbles past Red Lodges Rebbecc Purcell.
Red Lodge;s Portia Cortner pulls down the rebound and dribbles past Ellie Evertz of Jefferson High.
Leah Vossler of Jefferson shoots a jump shot.
Ashley Pankratz of Jefferson Shoots a jump shot.
Mylon Blacksmith goes up for a short jumper over Joliet’s Parker Smith during Thursday action at the Southern B Divisional Tournament in Billings.
Lodge Grass’ Elija Rogers shoots a jump shot.
Lodge Grass’ Ethan Dust makes a move against Joliet’s Ry Olson.
Ethan Dust of Red Lodge shoots a jump shot over Joliet’s Ry Olson.
Lodge Grass’ Mylon Blacksmith shoots a floater.
Joliet’s Brett Robinson shoots a jump shot over Lodge Grass’ Elija Rogers.
Joliet’s Taylor Rowlison drives to the basket against Lodge Grass’ Ethan Dust.
Taylor Rowlison of Joliet goes up over Lodge Grass’ Elija Rogers.
Zayne Songstad of Joliet goes up for a layup.
Joliet’s Taylor Rowlison drives to the basket against a Lodge Grass defender.
Big Timber’s Ethan Bullock pulls up for a jump shot during Thursday action at the Southern B Divisional Basketball Tournament in Billings. The Herder’s would win this game 71-42.
Big Timber;s Hayden Mosness dribbles along the baseline.
St. Labre’s Tameron MedicineBull shoots baby hook shot over Big Timber’s Shayden King.
Big Timber’s Casey Gunlikson returns the ball up the court after grabbing a rebound.
St. Labre’s Tamron MedicineBull shoots a jumper over Bug Timber’s Ethan Bullock.
The Herder’s Hayden Mosness gets free under the basket for a short shot.
St. Labre’s Evan Pretty Weasel gets the nice block on a shot by Jacob Roberts of Big Timber.
Big Timber;s Kell Schwers goes up for a shot over St Labre’s Camron Spotted Elk.
Bernadine Fisher of St. Labre goes over Big Timber’s Jacob Roberts with this shot.
St Labre’s Ezra Bear Crane pulls up for a jump shot.
Forsyth’s Jordan Cookman Shoots a 3-point attempt over Three Forks’ Kyle Olson during Thursday games at the Southen B Divisional basketball tournament in Billings.
Kyle Olson of Three Forks shoots a three point attempt. Three Forks would come away with the win to remain unbeaten on the season.
Three Fork’s Morgan Allen gets free underneath the basket for an easy two.
Kyle Olson of Three Forks goes up for a layup.
Three Forks; Shainy Mack goes up for a layup.
Kendall Lynn of Three Forks shoots a short shot as Forsyth’s Shay Donley defends.
Jordan Cookman of Forsyth shoots a baseline jumper.
Morgan Martins of Forsyth drives the baseline.
Forsyth;s Morgan Martens shoots as Three Forks’ Paeton Ohs defends.