'Dogs play close contests

The Bulldogs have made a habit recently of playing in tight contests. On January 26th they lost to Broadus by 2 points. Since then, they have a win-loss record of 1-2 with a point differential of -3. In their last four games, they have scored 214 points and allowed 219. Hopefully, all of that close game experience will come in handy when the District 4C tournament begins in Miles City next week.

Blue was seeking revenge when the played the Hawks in Broadus on January 30th; only four nights after their two-point loss to them at home. The second matchup of the season was even more exciting than the first. It ended with a Bulldog overtime loss, 55-56. A big difference in the final outcome was the fact that Broadus got to the charity stripe 27 times, making 16 of those attempts; CCHS went 4 of 5 at the line (all of those attempts were by Wyatt Melton). Bulldog Wyatt Melton led all scorers with 20 points; Jace Pardee added 11 for CCHS.

CCHS 14 28 43 51 55

Broadus 14 24 38 51 56

CCHS: Wyatt Melton 20, Jace Pardee 11, Chace Loehding 9, Ethan Frye 6, Kaleb Frye 4, Preston Jensen 3, Ethan Mellon 2.

Broadus: Landon Capp 12, Jaxon Bilbrey 11, Eli Heacock 11, Thomas Oylear 8, Matt Hansen 5, Josh Rasmussen 5, Cooper Zimmer 4.

At home on January 25th the Bulldogs handed the Cougars a 20 point loss, but in Plevna last Friday the Cougars came away with a narrow victory over the 'Dogs, 48-51. CCHS went 12 of 21 from the free throw line. Kaleb Frye, Wyatt Melton, and Chace Loehding provided most of the offense for the 'Dogs as they had 16, 14 and 9 points, respectively.

CCHS 6 16 33 48

Plevna 6 16 32 51

CCHS: Kaleb Frye 16, Wyatt Melton 14, Chace Loehding 9, Ethan Frye 6, Jace Pardee 2, Preston Jensen 1.

Plevna: Tristan B. 14, Turk K. 10, Tate P. 9, Kaeden O. 8, Hawken C. 6, Jordan P. 3, Weston B. 1.

The Bulldogs found a way to win what was yet another close game at home last Saturday as they defeated Terry, 51-50. The 'Dogs were up by one at the half and had stretched that lead to 6 by the end of the third before the Terriers came back late in the game. CCHS shot 14 of 19 (74 percent) on free throws; Terry was 10 of 15 (67 percent). Bulldog Kaleb Frye had a big night with 23 points to lead all scorers; Landon Schilling had 15 to lead the Terriers.

CCHS 16 26 41 51

Terry 12 25 35 50

CCHS: Kaleb Frye 23, Wyatt Melton 10, Chace Loehding 7, Ethan Mellon 3, Preston Jensen 2, Jace Pardee 2, Roger Beach 2, Ethan Frye 2.

Terry: Landon S. 15, Liam J. 10, Luke H. 9, Ethan B. 6, Logan M. 5, Milo S. 5.

This weekend the Bulldogs will wrap up regular season play with senior night at home versus Jordan on Friday and at Wibaux on Saturday. The District 4C Tournament starts February 15th in Miles City.