BOZEMAN — Anaconda’s magical postseason run continued today at the Class B State boys’ basketball tournament.

Three Copperheads scored in double figures as Anaconda opened the tournament with a 48-43 win over Shepherd at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. (Stats)

The victory sends the Copperheads to Friday’s 6:30 p.m. semifinal. (Bracket)

Ryder Anderson scored 12 points to lead the way, while Brody Galle and Travis Dye each scored 10 points. Shane Shalk added eight points for the balanced Copperhead attack that also got six from Jesse Jones.

Kyson Patrick scored two points, while Treyton Patrick and Carson Lacey also contributed to the Anaconda win.

Brayden Cook scored 10 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Mustangs. Hudson Handerson scored eight.