Boys basketball splits opening home games

The Seeley Swan High School boys basketball team split its opening season games against two larger opponents last week, beating Superior High School on Dec. 15, and losing to Thompson Falls on Dec. 16.

Both opposing schools are listed as Class B high schools, which is one division above Seeley Swan for size. That didn't matter to the Blackhawks against Superior, as the team led for most of the game and only allowed one point in the fourth quarter.

Head Coach Mike Haines said the team had a slow start in the game, but the improved as the game progressed. He said the team's goal is to score at l...