Trojans show offensive promise in 5B Conference openers

Going into the winter break, Whitehall High School boys basketball Head Coach Zach McLean has seen positives on the offensive end of the court, while readily admitting the team has work to do on defense.

The Trojans opened 5B District play last week at home with a heartbreaking 64-61 overtime loss against Boulder and a 71-48 loss against Three Forks.

Following the game against the Wolves, McLean said they ran into a really good team with three players who started on teams that made it to the state tournament.

"They've played a lot of games together and our youth showed a little bit tonight....