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Miles City Today
By the People, for the People
Lions Earn Divisional Berth At Eastern C In Miles City
Lustre boys' basketball team qualifies for Eastern C tournament with third-place win
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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Lustre's boys' basketball team qualified for the Eastern C divisional tournament by beating North Country, 71-38, in the third-place game of the District 3C tournament on Saturday. The Lions jumped out to a 25-12 lead in the first quarter and extended it to 43-22 by halftime.
Why it matters
Earning a spot in the Eastern C divisional tournament is a significant achievement for the Lustre boys' basketball team, as it allows them to compete against the top teams in their region for a chance to advance to the state tournament.
The details
Joel Reddig led the Lions with 22 points, while Prestyn Klatt and Johnslee Pierre also reached double figures with 12 and 10 points respectively. Cam Reddig, Chris Traeholt, Hadden Olfert, and Diek Olfert also contributed to the scoring effort.
- The Eastern C divisional tournament started on Wednesday, March 4, in Miles City.
- The District 3C third-place game was played on Saturday.
The players
Joel Reddig
The leading scorer for the Lustre Lions with 22 points in the third-place game.
Prestyn Klatt
Scored 12 points for the Lustre Lions in the third-place game.
Johnslee Pierre
Scored 10 points for the Lustre Lions in the third-place game.
Lustre Lions
The boys' basketball team from Lustre, Montana that qualified for the Eastern C divisional tournament.
North Country
The team that lost to the Lustre Lions in the District 3C third-place game.
What’s next
The Lustre Lions will compete in the Eastern C divisional tournament, which started on Wednesday, March 4, in Miles City.
The takeaway
The Lustre Lions' third-place finish in the District 3C tournament and subsequent qualification for the Eastern C divisional tournament is a testament to their hard work and skill as a basketball team, and represents an important milestone in their season.
