09 March 2023

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North Country Nips Plentywood  In Eastern C Title Contest

North Country Nips Plentywood In Eastern C Title Contest


North Country overcame an outstanding defensive effort by Plentywood to edge the Wildcats, 46-44, for the Eastern C divisional girls’ basketball championship in Wolf Point on Friday, March 3. In the battle of two previously undefeated squads, Plentywood took a 39-38 on two free throws by Mallory Tommerup and a short jumper by Emma Brensdal. The Mavericks, however, moved back ahead, 43-39,

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Bainville Drops Game To Wildcats

Bainville Drops Game To Wildcats


The Bainville Bulldogs struggled offensively in the second half and lost to Plentywood, 67-53, at the Eastern C divisional tournament in Wolf Point on Friday, March 3. The three-point shooting of Ayden Knudsen and a three-point play by Sam Butikofer led the Bulldogs to a 29-18 advantage during the second quarter of action. The Bulldogs enjoyed a 37-27 lead thanks to a drive by Knudsen and an

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Lustre Girls Fall Against MonDak

Lustre Girls Fall Against MonDak


Lustre’s girls’ basketball season came to a close against MonDak at the Eastern C divisional tournament in Wolf Point on Thursday, March 2. MonDak won the loser-out contest by a 50-33 final. The Thunder gained an 8-5 lead in the first quarter and held a 21-16 half-time advantage. MonDak broke away to increase its advantage to 32-20 during the third quarter as the strong play of Abby

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Red Hawk Fans

Red Hawk Fans


Froid/Lake fans cheer on their team during the Eastern C divisional basketball tournament held in Wolf Point. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Lions Edge Savage In Overtime

Lions Edge Savage In Overtime


Lustre Christian survived an upset bid from Savage and posted a 48-44 overtime win in the first round of the Eastern C boys’ basketball tournament on Thursday, March 2. Savage, the fourth seed from District 2C, grabbed a 40-38 lead on a three-pointer by Sayer Erickson with only 48 seconds remaining in regulation. A basket off a rebound by Lustre’s Byron Ewing tied the game, 40-40, with

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Lustre Loses Contest To Culbertson

Lustre Loses Contest To Culbertson


After a close start, the Culbertson Cowgirls cruised to a 49-23 opening-round win over Lustre at the Eastern C divisional tournament on Wednesday, March 1. A 12-footer by Alexa Reddig and a three-pointer by Aubri Holzrichter put the Lions ahead by an 8-7 margin with 3:25 left in the opening quarter, but Culbertson responded with the final eight points of the period for a 15-8 margin. A basket

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Dakota Delaine Young

Dakota Delaine Young


Dakota Delaine Young “Sonny” (Omani Tanka), 28, died at his home in Las Vegas, Nev., on Feb. 13, 2023. He was born on Nov. 10, 1994, in Watertown, S.D., to Arlene White and William Young. He lived most of his life in Poplar with his aunt Lulu and grandma Naomi where he attended Poplar schools and graduated from Poplar High School in 2013. He went to Fort Peck Community College for a little bit and worked at McDonald’s and Sidney Sugars in Sidney. He later moved to Las Vegas, Nev., in 2016, where he resided until his death. He worked as an armed security officer at Grand Canal Shoppes and at Cardinal Paints and Powder while living in Las Vegas. He always had a smile on his face. He liked to laugh and tease around and made friends everywhere he went. He liked to listen to music and make his own beats and write his own music. He also like to learn and do new things. He was also very close with his sister, Kodi. He loved to be around family when he could. He is survived by his mother, Arlene White; four sisters, Lakota Young, Shiane Young, Shayla Argo and Skyy Renville; two brothers, Richard Young and Brett Argo; adopted brother, Nick Greybull; adopted sister, Alison Greybull; and grandmothers, Naomi Montclair and Juanita (Doug) Youngman. He was preceded in death by his father, William Young. Funeral services were held Monday, March 6, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment was at the Riverside Presbyterian Cemetery in Riverside. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel assisted with the arrangements.

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