Basketball Game Preview: Hamilton Broncs vs. Beaverhead County Beavers

Hamilton and Beaverhead County are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2020, but not for long. The Hamilton Broncs will be playing at home against the Beaverhead County Beavers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Hamilton is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Stevensville, posting an 82-39 victory. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.

Hamilton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tyler Jette led the charge by dropping a double-double on 18 points and 11 rebounds. The game was Jette's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Canaan Magness, who went 6 for 13 en route to 18 points and seven boards.

Meanwhile, Beaverhead County entered their tilt with Frenchtown on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They enjoyed a cozy 49-32 victory over the Broncs. The win was all the more spectacular given the Beavers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Montana basketball rankings (they are ranked 28th, while the Broncs are ranked fifth).

Hamilton has also been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.2 points per game. As for Beaverhead County, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.

Hamilton came up short against Beaverhead County when the teams last played back in March of 2024, falling 59-51. Will Hamilton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.