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Hot Springs Today
By the People, for the People
Local Athletes Earn Honors
Sanders County basketball players recognized for standout seasons
Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:00am
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Several athletes from Sanders County, Montana high schools were honored for their performances in the recently completed winter sports season. Players from Hot Springs, Noxon, Thompson Falls, and Plains earned all-state and all-conference selections in basketball.
Why it matters
These awards highlight the talent and hard work of young athletes in the rural Sanders County region, showcasing their skills on the basketball court and bringing recognition to their schools and communities.
The details
In District 14C, Hot Springs senior Kara Christensen earned all-state honors in basketball, while her teammates Kora Hensrude and Eleanor Massey were named to the all-conference list. In District 7B, Thompson Falls senior Gabi Hannum earned all-state honors along with teammate Addy Deal, and Solveig Nygaard was named all-conference. For the Plains Horsemen, Cooper Meredith and Ben Aldridge were named on the all-conference list, while Ava Lawyer and Hadyn Rice earned all-conference status.
- The winter sports season closed with state basketball tournaments last week.
The players
Kara Christensen
A senior basketball player for Hot Springs High School who earned all-state honors.
Kora Hensrude
A basketball player for Hot Springs High School who was named to the all-conference list.
Eleanor Massey
A basketball player for Hot Springs High School who was named to the all-conference list.
Justice Kayser
A basketball player for Noxon High School who earned first team all-conference honors.
Shane Hatchel
A basketball player for Noxon High School who earned second-team all-conference honors.
The takeaway
These all-state and all-conference selections showcase the athletic talent and dedication of young basketball players in the rural communities of Sanders County, Montana, bringing pride and recognition to their schools and hometowns.
