Neither team led by more than five points. There were three ties and five lead changes in the second quarter and four more ties in the third quarter.

Kalispell (17-7) grabbed the lead for good after Kendalyn Habel hit a 3-pointer with 6:36 remaining to put the Bravettes up 36-33. The game remained close, but CMR (18-6) couldn't retake the lead.

Habel and Meghan O'Connell added nine points each while Habel led Kalispell in rebounding with 10 boards. Kalispell also finished third at state in 2003.

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