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Scobey Today
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Lustre Christian Lions Shock Top-Ranked Scobey in Eastern C Championship
The Lions rallied from an early deficit to defeat the previously undefeated Spartans 55-50 and advance to the Class C state tournament.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:03pm
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The Lustre Christian Lions pulled off a stunning upset over top-ranked and previously undefeated Scobey, 55-50, to win the Eastern C boys' basketball championship on Saturday night. After falling behind early, the Lions rallied with a strong second half performance to secure the victory and a spot in the upcoming Class C state tournament.
Why it matters
The win marks a major accomplishment for the Lustre Christian Lions, who were underdogs heading into the matchup against the highly touted Scobey Spartans. The victory showcases the Lions' resilience and ability to overcome adversity, and sets them up for a chance at a state championship.
The details
Lustre wasted little time establishing their presence, breaking away from an early 4-4 tie with seven straight points. Scobey fought back to close the gap, but the Lions pulled away again in the second quarter behind a pair of three-pointers from Cam Reddig. The Spartans cut the deficit to 6 by halftime, but Lustre came out firing in the third quarter, hitting three more three-pointers to build a double-digit lead. Scobey mounted a furious comeback to take a brief lead, but the Lions regained control in the fourth quarter and held on for the 55-50 victory.
- The Eastern C boys' basketball championship game was played on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
- The Class C state tournament in Missoula starts on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
The players
Lustre Christian Lions
The boys' basketball team from Lustre Christian High School that won the Eastern C divisional championship.
Scobey Spartans
The previously undefeated boys' basketball team from Scobey High School that lost to Lustre Christian in the Eastern C championship game.
Randy Reddig
The head coach of the Lustre Christian Lions.
Cam Reddig
A junior player for the Lustre Christian Lions who scored a team-high 24 points in the championship game.
Joel Reddig
A player for the Lustre Christian Lions who scored 10 points in the championship game.
What they’re saying
“The boys had a very special week! All Glory to God.”
— Randy Reddig, Head Coach, Lustre Christian Lions
“We saw a few shots go in, and our energy on defense went through the roof, and we got on a roll.”
— Randy Reddig, Head Coach, Lustre Christian Lions
“I was very proud of the way the boys fought all week after having a little bit of a disappointing end to our district tournament two weeks ago.”
— Randy Reddig, Head Coach, Lustre Christian Lions
What’s next
The Lustre Christian Lions will now head to the Class C state tournament in Missoula, where games start on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
The takeaway
The Lustre Christian Lions' stunning upset victory over the previously undefeated Scobey Spartans showcases the team's resilience, determination, and ability to rise to the occasion when it matters most. Their championship win sets the stage for an exciting run at the upcoming Class C state tournament.
