• East Helena 42, Laurel 41: DeonDray Ellis poured in 23 points for the Vigilantes (5-14), who jumped to a 15-6 first-quarter lead, saw the Locomotives (8-10) claw all the way back to tie it at 32-all after three quarters, then do just enough to win the play-in game. Krew Hunter scored 14 points, Tristian Appleton 10 and Keldon Kelley eight for Laurel.

• Corvallis 70, Stevensville 32: Cameron Whiteley popped home 17 points, Ryan Hutchison provided 10 more and the Blue Devils advanced to the Western divisional by stinging the Yellowjackets in a play-in game. Bennett Boelman and Dillen Potteradded nine points apiece for Corvallis, which jumped to a 21-5 first-quarter lead.Kaeden Gum scored seven points and Angus Trangmoe six for Stevi.

• Whitefish 53, Polson 42: Mason Kelch was high man again with 18 points andCarson Krack provided 13 more as the Bulldogs advanced to the Western A divisional by throttling the Pirates in a play-in game.