Locals Athletes Land Postseason Accolades
By Danny Waldo
The 2018 high school basketball season just wrapped up and both the Bozeman boys and girls completed successful trips to the Class AA state tournament. That success with rewarded with the announcement of postseason recognition as a host of Bozeman Hawks landed on All-State and All-Conference teams.
On the boy’s side, Bozeman was led by Montana Gatorade Player of the Year finalist, Mack Anderson, who was tabbed as a First-Team All-State and First Team All-Conference selection. The 6’9” senior who has signed with the University of Montana was joined on both first teams by teammate Ryan Lonergan, a 6’5” junior. The duo combined to form one of the most formidable frontcourts in the state in leading Bozeman to a runner-up finish at this month’s Class AA state tournament.
On the girl’s side, a pair of guards landed on the First-Team All-State and All-Conference squads. Senior Alex Carey and junior Ayla Embry, Bozeman’s two leading scorers both received first-team recognition after leading the Lady Hawks to a third place finish at the Class AA tournament. Sophomore post player Angelle Diamond earned 2nd-Team All-Conference accolades.
With the high school basketball season coming to a close, and spring football right around the corner, the Knights of Columbus recently announced the 2018 Badlands Bowl roster for Montana, and a trio of Bozeman Hawks landed spots on the squad.
Bozeman’s delegation is led by Montana State signee and First-Team All-State wide receiver Logan Kleinhans. The speedy senior caught 48 balls for 748 yards and five touchdowns this past season despite missing time due to a high ankle sprain.
Kleinhans is joined on the Montana squad by fellow MSU signee Jory Choate, son of Montana State head coach Jeff Choate. The younger Choate was a First-Team All-State selection at defensive end after leading the state in sacks and tackles-for-loss. The defensive stalwart logged 70 solo tackles and 11 sacks last fall for Bozeman.
Bozeman’s other selection for the Badlands Bowl is defensive back Tyler Dobie. Dobie plans to play baseball for the Oregon State Beavers next year.
