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BASKETBALL — Montana High School Association Class C top defenders: If the Leader reader is wondering what Class C teams are playing the best defense during the 2024-25 season, which shifts into tournament mode this week, here are the answers. There is the old saying “offense wins games but defense wins championships” and that is not going to change anytime soon. Here are the top 25 Class C girls’ teams who are averaging the least amount of points on defense. These are most of the teams the Leader has been tracking all season that could possibly qualify for the State C Tournament in Butte March 12 15, but there might be a sleeper team or two out there in Big Sky Country not mentioned: Melstone Broncs 23.7, North Country (Saco-Whitewater-Hinsdale) Ma...