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'Beeters top North Star, Fort Benton now 9-1

The Chinook Sugarbeeters earned a tough 43-39 win over the North Star Knights Friday night and then pummeled District 9C contender Fort Benton 50-22 Saturday.

Against the Knights it was battle from the get go as Chinook trailed 10-9 after eight minutes of action and held a slim 26-25 advantage at the halftime break.

Junior Kelsey Mathon provided Chinook with a bit of separation midway through the third quarter when she drilled a long three to give the 'Beeters a 29-25 lead.

Moments later Mathon collected an offensive rebound and scored to extend the lead to 31-35.

Sophomore Sierra Swank hit a...