“Among the best”: Ronan Chiefs claim fourth at State
Ronan's Wade Qualtier (11) drives to the hoop between Browning's Tristan Crawford (34) and Jude Reevis (2) in the third quarter at the Class A State Basketball Tournament at the MetraPark First Interstate Arena in Billings on Saturday, March 15. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
Ronan's Kolby Finley moves for a basket during the Chief's win against East Helena at the state tournament in Billings last weekend. (Susan Lake photo)
Ronan's Tayen Edmo puts in two to advance a win against Browning at the Class A State Basketball Tournament in Billings. (Susan Lake photo)
Ronan Chiefs pause at the end of an impressive season that took them to fourth place in Class A State Basketball Tournament. (Susan Lake photo)
Ronan Head Coach George Sherwood strategizes with is team during the Class A State Tournament in Billings. (Susan Lake photo)
Ronan cheerleader Myla Bell is hoisted aloft during last weekend's state basketball tourney in Billings. (Susan Lake photo)
The Ronan High School band delivers some upbeat tunes during the state basketball tournament in Billings last weekend. (Susan Lake photo)
The Ronan Chiefs capped off a trophy year at the 2025 State A Boys Basketball Tournament with a fourth-place finish, battling through the grueling three-day event at MetraPark’s First Interstate Arena and Lockwood High School Gym from March 13-15.
“I enjoyed seeing all these teams playing such great basketball at the Metra,” Ronan Head Coach George Sherwood said. “Fourth is a weird feeling. You get this rush of mixed feelings. Sad, happy, embarrassed, proud all in one.”
The Chiefs (18-8) fought hard in the consolation final against Billings Central but fell just short in a 45-40 defeat. Despite the loss, Ronan’s tournament journey resulted in two victories and milestone achievements that solidified the team’s place among Montana’s best.
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