Bainville Girls Repeat As District 2C Champions

Bulldogs defeat Richey/Lambert 56-42 for second straight title

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Bainville Bulldogs girls basketball team won their second consecutive District 2C championship with a 56-42 victory over Richey/Lambert on Saturday night in Sidney, Montana. After a close first half, Bainville's defense clamped down in the second half, allowing just 19 points to secure the win.

Why it matters

This is the first time the Bainville Bulldogs have won back-to-back district titles since the 1983 and 1984 seasons, showcasing the program's sustained excellence and the leadership of their veteran players.

The details

Bainville trailed 21-14 midway through the second quarter but went on a 12-0 run to take the lead. Richey/Lambert briefly regained the advantage in the third quarter, but Bainville responded with a 12-0 run of their own to pull away. The Bulldogs were led in scoring by Hailey Berwick with 18 points and Lila Butikofer with 16 points.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 26, 2026 in Sidney, Montana.
  • This was the second straight District 2C championship for Bainville.

The players

Bainville Bulldogs

The girls basketball team from Bainville, Montana that won the District 2C championship for the second consecutive year.

Richey/Lambert Fusion

The girls basketball team that lost to Bainville in the District 2C championship game.

Lance Berndt

The head coach of the Bainville Bulldogs girls basketball team.

Chandi Johnson, Addison Hansen, Lila Butikofer, Siena Martinez, Hailey Berwick

The senior leaders of the Bainville Bulldogs team who provided quality leadership according to Coach Berndt.

Jodi Albus, Jaylynn Bjorge

Key players for the Bainville Bulldogs who contributed to the championship win.

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What they’re saying

“They stepped up defensively both against Brockton and Richey/Lambert. We handled our defensive assignments.”

— Lance Berndt, Bainville Head Coach (northernplainsindependent.com)

“It's pretty awesome to have done that.”

— Lance Berndt, Bainville Head Coach (northernplainsindependent.com)

What’s next

The Bainville Bulldogs will now advance to the upcoming regional tournament, where they will look to continue their championship run.

The takeaway

The Bainville Bulldogs' back-to-back district titles showcase the program's sustained excellence and the leadership of their veteran players, setting them up for a potential deep postseason run.