The high school basketball season is underway and Columbia Falls hosted Flathead in a nonconference matchup on Dec. 11. The Wildkats beat the Bravettes 50-37, while the Columbia Falls boys held off the Braves 70-45.
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Trevor Houston celebrates a Wildcat basket in the first half. Columbia Falls beat Flathead 70-45 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Tyler Murphy, left, and Trae Habel battle for a rebound. Columbia Falls beat Flathead 70-45 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Trevor Houston (11) puts up a shot over Tyler Johnson (32). Columbia Falls beat Flathead 70-45 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Ty Morgan shoots over Flathead defenders. Columbia Falls beat Flathead 70-45 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Grant Wallace (35) goes up for a shot over Flathead defenders. Columbia Falls beat Flathead 70-45 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Head coach Cary Finberg calls out instructions. Columbia Falls beat Flathead 70-45 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Flathead head coach Fred Febach talks to his team during a timeout. Columbia Falls beat Flathead 70-45 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Ty Morgan celebrates after knocking down a three in the first half. Columbia Falls beat Flathead 70-45 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Flathead head coach Fred Febach reacts to a play in the first half. Columbia Falls beat Flathead 70-45 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Ty Morgan drives past Alex Croymans. Columbia Falls beat Flathead 70-45 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Head coach Cary Finberg talks to Grant Wallace after a play in the first half. Columbia Falls beat Flathead 70-45 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Columbia Falls students celebrate before the game. Columbia Falls beat Flathead 70-45 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Columbia Fall's Miranda Livingston threads a pass through the Flathead defense. Columbia Falls beat Flathead 50-37 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Jessica Simmons (34) breaks away from Ciera Finberg (10). Columbia Falls beat Flathead 50-37 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Johanna Lembke (20) and Kiara Burlage (32) battle for a rebound. Columbia Falls beat Flathead 50-37 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Jessica Simmons (34) shoots over Columbia Falls defenders. Columbia Falls beat Flathead 50-37 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Winter Kemppainen (24) secures a loose ball. Columbia Falls beat Flathead 50-37 on Dec. 11, 2014. For more photos visit www.FlatheadBeacon.com. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon