Chapter 1
Seeley Lake Roots
Basketball started early for Jesse Boone in Seeley Lake, Montana. Playing for Coach Nelson on the Seeley Lake youth teams, Jesse learned the fundamentals that would carry him through a decorated high school career and beyond.
Chapter 2
Seeley-Swan Blackhawks (1994-1997)
Wearing #32 for the Seeley-Swan Blackhawks, Jesse Boone became one of the most accomplished players in the program's history. As a senior center, he earned All-Conference, All-State, and Academic All-State honors while also serving as Student Council President and Senior Class President.
Notable Games
State Tournament: Seeley-Swan 52, #1 Scobey 51 (OT)
March 14, 1997 • Great Falls Tribune, Page 25
Jesse Boone scored 17 points as Seeley-Swan stunned top-ranked, previously unbeaten Scobey 52-51 in overtime at the State Class C Tournament. Matt Schneiter hit a 3-pointer with 10 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 44-44. The Blackhawks advanced to the state semifinals.
District 13-C: Seeley-Swan 56, Drummond 55 (OT)
February 25, 1996 • Montana Standard, Page 9
Jesse Boone sank two free throws with 2.8 seconds left in overtime to give Seeley-Swan the win in the District 13-C consolation game. Jesse finished with 11 points as the Blackhawks advanced.
Seeley-Swan 67, Valley Christian 53
December 22, 1996 • The Missoulian, Page 43
Senior center Jesse Boone led the way with 17 points, including 9 of 9 from the free throw line. Seeley-Swan dominated the first half with a 33-17 lead and controlled the game throughout.
Honors & Awards (1997)
- ★ All-State Basketball
- ★ All-Conference Basketball
- ★ Academic All-State
- ★ Honor Roll
- ★ Senior Class President
- ★ Student Council President
- ★ State Tournament Semifinalist
Chapter 3
Valley Christian Eagles Head Coach (2020-2021)
More than 20 years after his playing days at Seeley-Swan, Jesse Boone returned to the hardwood as head coach of the Valley Christian Eagles. A late hire who discovered the opening online, Boone brought his Montana roots and competitive fire to a program hungry for a turnaround.
2020-2021 Season Highlights
7-0
Season Start
1st
District 13C Title in 20+ Years
2
College Signings
23
Years Since Last State Push
News Coverage
New Eagles coach has deep ties to Missoula area
406MT Sports / Missoulian • January 7, 2021
Valley Christian looks to make state tournament for first time in 23 years
NBC Montana • January 18, 2021
Still undefeated: Valley Christian moves to 6-0
Missoulian (Front Page) • January 16, 2021
Valley Christian finishes breakout season with signing day
NBC Montana • May 23, 2021
Chapter 4
The Legacy Continues
Today Jesse lives in Missoula with his family. His son Josiah "Siah" Boone carries on the basketball tradition as a senior SG/SF for the Missoula Big Sky Eagles, leading the team in scoring and earning attention as a Class of 2026 recruit.
View Josiah Boone's Recruiting Profile →