With the first through third rounds complete of the NCAA tournament, Scott Smith of Newton is in the lead for the Montana Mike’s Bracket Challenge with 98 points.
There is a three-way tie for second place with 94 points. Aaron Groves and Joey Kapayou from Newton and Terri Kauer of Baxter. There is a two-way tie for second place with 92 points. Tricia Groves and Roger Daniels of Newton.
An updated bracket is featured on page 3B of Tuesday’s Newton Daily News.