GREAT FALLS — The Native American Classic high school basketball tournament took place in Great Falls at CMR High School last weekend, and an event which has helped tip-off each season over the past three decades continues to expand.

"The event started in 1992. It was the brainchild of the late Bobby Small, who was a longtime basketball coach in (the) Rocky Boy Native American communities," Rocky Boy schools superintendent Voyd St. Pierre said Friday. "This year, I think, is the largest one, and we put together 14 teams from all across the state — south, east, north central, west."

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The tournament is hosted by Rocky Boy. St. Pierre called it a family event.

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