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First Team All-State Quarterback, Cody Oxarart, led the Mustangs on offense. In a quarterfnal game against Fort Benton, All-Statedefensive tackle, Lance Spencer, shined in the limelight to hep his team advance in the playoffs. In double overtime, Spencer snagged an interception and retuned it 85 yards for a touchdown, leading the Mustangs to a 35-34 win. They went on to beat the Cut Bank Wolves 20-7 for the state championship title. Reflecting on the win, Coach King said,  When I think about these kids in the future, I will remember a group of unselfish athletes. That s a characteristic that title teams have. Jesse Brown, Josh Roberts and Ty Salsbery were all named All-State. <br><br><br>BOYS BASKETALL<br><br>Malta s Boys Basketball team won the state title in 1996 and 1998. Coach Bernie Wasser taught his players what it takes to become champions. His team listened and played as aunit. Through a lot of hard work, they rose to the top. 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