Libby Loggers (Libby, MT) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Ronan Chiefs (Ronan, MT), 59-53 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Libby upgrades its record to 14-7 on the campaign.

Quarter 1

February 28, 2009 Libby 59, Ronan 53 Conner Benson sank five 3-pointers and pumped in a game-high 21 points to lead the Loggers into the third-place game. Joel Fuller added 14 points and Alex Cislo chipped in 12 for Libby. Mike Fisher led four double figure scorers with 15 to lead Ronan. The Chiefs closed the season at 11-9. Ronan 14 11 17 11 - 53 Libby 20 8 16 15 - 59 RONAN - Mike Fisher 6 3-4 15, Dallas Cordier 2 3-4 9, Jay Sorrell 1 0-0 3, Nolan Harris 3 3-4 10, Eddie Ness 2 0-0 4, Kyle Hendrickx 5 2-3 12. Totals 19 11-15 53 LIBBY - Conner Benson 7 2-2 21, Kelly May 2 2-4 6, Joel Fuller 3 7-9 14, Colton Cannon 2 0-0 6, Alex Cislo 5 2-7 12. Totals 19 13-22 59. 3-point goals - Ronan 4 (Cordier 2, Harris 1, Sorrell 1), Libby 8 (Benson 5, Cannon 2, Fuller 1). Total fouls - Ronan 16, Libby 12. Fouled out - none