The Sentinel Spartans basketball team (Missoula, MT), dropped 59-42 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Helena Bengals (Helena, MT)

The Bengals now possess a 10-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hellgate for a AA Western battle on Thursday, February 8. Helena will battle a Knights team coming off a 48-41 league win over Butte (Butte, MT). The Knights record now stands at 7-6.

The Spartans (6-8) will now prepare for their battle against Capital (Helena, MT). The Bruins come into the AA Western battle with a 4-8 record. In their last battle, Capital dropped by Helena (Helena, MT), 47-34, in a league battle.