Trojans hosting Townsend, Loyola

The Whitehall High School boys basketball team will return home for the first time since December 21 with two games this week in Varsity Gym.

The Trojans (1-7, 0-4 5B) will host conference foe Townsend on Thursday, January 16, and Missoula Loyola on January 18.

Head Coach Zach McLean said with the new week it will be a new challenge.

"And another week to get better," he said.

In action last week, Whitehall lost a close 47-44 matchup Thursday against Manhattan and fell 79-36 at Twin Bridges.

After a tough opening quarter in Thursday's game against the Tigers, Whitehall would outscore Manhat...