Cowboys Plan To Be Near Top Of District 2C Standings


With several starters back from last year’s divisional tournament team, the Culbertson Cowboys have their sights on an exciting boys’ basketball season this year.
Returning starters for the Cowboys are Dawson Bergum, Bridger Salvevold and Mark Kirkaldie. Salvevold was a second team All-Conference pick last year.
Gavin Deen and Ian Snyder also enjoyed a good amount of varsity playing time last season. The Cowboys have 16 players on this year’s team.
Coach Milt Apple feels his team’s strengths include defense, rebounding, size and athleticism.
Apple said goals for the Cowboys are to compete for a league championship, compete for a divisional championship and qualify for a state tournament berth.
Area where the team needs to improve include its post and perimeter offense.
Apple sees Plentywood as the pre-season favorite in the league.
Culbertson Boys’ Basketball Schedule Dec. 5: Fairview Dec. 10: Poplar Dec. 20: Richey/Lambert Dec. 21: at Plentywood Jan. 4: at Froid/Lake Jan. 10: at Savage Jan. 11: Brockton Jan. 17: Bainville Jan. 18: at MonDak Jan. 24: at Richey/Lambert Jan. 25: Plentywood Jan. 28: at Poplar Jan. 31: Froid/Lake Feb. 4: at Fairview Feb. 7: Savage Feb. 8: at Brockton Feb. 14: at Bainville Feb. 15: MonDak Feb. 19-22: District tournament (Sidney) March 5-8: Divisional tournament (Sidney) March 12-15: State tournament (Butte)