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Five Valley County high-school graduates have received 2025 Jeff Jurgens Memorial Scholarships to enable their studies at colleges, universities, and trade schools.
The scholarships are awarded annually by the Scottie Booster Club in memory of the late Jeff Jurgens, Glasgow student and rabid sports fan whose namesake basketball tournament is the source of the funds. The Jeff Jurgens Memorial Tournament, presented by the Scottie Booster Club and widely supported by the community, is held annually in March and attracts dozens of youth basketball teams in grades four through eight from across eastern Montana.
In order to be eligible for a Jeff Jurgens scholarship, students must be a 2025 graduate of a Valley County high school and either played varsity basketball or are entering a medical or health-related field of study at a college, university, or trade school. This year, the Scottie Booster Club selected five scholarship recipients with a wide range of accomplishments and future plans.
Applicants’ sports backgrounds are considered, along with academic achievement, community service, citizenship, and financial need.
The five 2025 JJMT Scholars are:
Myles Yoakam – Glasgow High School‘s Myles Yoakam, a four-year Scottie basketball player and two-time All-Conference pick, plans to attend Duke University to study political science and economics. Yoakam has volunteered with Special Olympics for the past nine years, served as class president each of his four years at GHS, and has served on student council, National Honor Society, and participated in Academic Olympics. Athletically, he’s a four-year football and track letterman in addition to his accomplishments on the hardwood. Yoakam has also served the JJMT tournament as a referee and clock and stats keeper.
Myles Yoakam
Nick Solarzano – Solarzano, a 2025 Glasgow High School graduate, plans to attend Montana State University to study architecture. His community service includes four years on the GHS student council, including a stint as student body president and three years as class vice-president. He’s involved in National Honor Society, Special Olympics, G Club, and First Lutheran Church Youth Choir. He played on three different JJMT teams and as a Scottie played four years of varsity basketball, football, and track.
Nick Solorzano
Connor Hudyma – A 2025 graduate of Glasgow High School, Hudyma plans to attend the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, where he intends to pursue a certification in plumbing and HVAC/R. Hudyma has been a longtime JJMT participant as a player on six teams. At GHS, he’s been involved in student council, G Club, Special Olympics, and served as a class officer. Hudyma is a four-year letterman for the Scottie basketball, football, and track programs, and also plays baseball for the Glasgow Reds.
Connor Hudyma
Berkley Hillman – A 2025 graduate of Hinsdale High School, Hillman will enroll this fall in Montana State University where she’ll pursue a degree in English education. She played for three JJMT tournament teams before joining the wildly successful North Country Raiders basketball program for four years. She’s also played both volleyball and softball for four years as well as serving National Honor Society, FFA, and student council.
Berkley Hillman
Coy Bowman – Hinsdale High’s Coy Bowman plans to attend Montana State University – Northern in Havre to complete a diesel technology and science degree. Bowman played five years of varsity basketball for the North Country Mavericks and also ran track for four years while participating in FFA and pep band for six years. He was awarded the FFA State Degree as a junior.
Coy Bowman
The Scottie Booster Club raises funds to assist with the promotion and equipment/uniform needs of extracurricular activities associated with the Glasgow School District. In addition to presenting the Jeff Jurgens Memorial Basketball Tournament, the Boosters conduct 50/50 raffles at football games, coordinate sponsorship signage at various Scotties athletic venues, and host a year-end banquet and recognition ceremony for GHS athletes and coaches. If you’re interested in donating time, funds, or energy to the Boosters, contact club president Mike Pehlke at 263-9899 or club secretary Ruth Ann Hutcheson at 263-8392. Other Scottie Booster Club members include Ryan Fast, Gil Johnson, Andrew McKean, Jace Ball, Amber Kirkland, and Brenner Flaten.
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