Leo McCarthy Insurance – 82 Metal’s Sports Bar – 61

The Inaugural Sports Arena Shootout took place at the McKinley Gym and Butte Central High School Gym. This was a 4 on 4 men’s basketball tournament, with all proceeds donated to Mariah’s Challenge. There were fifteen teams that competed in the tournament which consisted of teams from Missoula, Dillon, Helena, Deer Lodge and Butte.  In the championship game Leo McCarthy Insurance beat Metal’s Sports Bar 82-61.

Championship Game

In the consolation game Walden Properties, from Helena, beat Food Network, from Butte;  79-71.

This was the first year for the tournament and tournament organizer Mike Bauer said it was a very successful weekend.

“I felt the tournament was a huge success. We had a tremendous amount of support from many businesses in Butte and also from around the state, that helped make this event possible. We plan on making this an annual event and our goal next year will be to double the team entries, double the money payout, and to double the amount of money that will be donated to Mariah’s Challenge.”

“I accept the gracious donation check from the Inaugural Sports Arena Shootout for the many brave Mariah’s Messengers and for their parents. Mariah’s Challenge is all about healthy decisions and healthy activities. The tremendous turnout and success as well as the strong support from the many tourney sponsors illustrate that the community and local businesses are ‘Butte Tough’ and are leading the way for our youth.”

-Leo McCarthy

Special Thanks to the following businesses who sponsored the tournament.

Special thanks goes out to Jim Salmonsen, Deanna Johnson, John Jory, Ed Heard, Marty Reilly, Mike Bauer, Dan Boyle, for donating their time to referee.