Shepherds Garage Claims Donkey Basketball Title at BCHS Gym

DILLON, MT — The Dillon Soroptimist Club hosted its annual Donkey Basketball fundraiser Saturday night at the BCHS Gym, delivering an evening full of laughs and friendly competition as local teams battled it out for the coveted championship trophy.

The night kicked off with Shepherds Garage taking on Beaverhead Motors. In a pair of five-minute halves, Shepherds Garage came out on top with a 6–2 victory to advance.

Game two featured defending champions, the Dillon Jaycees, facing off against The Office Bar. The Jaycees showed why they entered as reigning champs, pulling away with a commanding 16–6 win.

In the third matchup, the Beaverhead FFA went head-to-head with the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department. The DVFD, short-handed with only two rostered players, picked up a few extra helpers, but Beaverhead FFA secured a 3–0 win to move on.

Following a brief intermission, the championship game brought together Shepherds Garage and the Dillon Jaycees. Shepherds Garage jumped out to an early lead, taking a 6–0 advantage into halftime. The Jaycees looked to rally in the second half, but Shepherds Garage maintained control and pulled away for a 14–4 victory, earning the Donkey Basketball championship.

The annual event once again drew a strong community turnout, combining entertainment and fundraising to support local initiatives.