30 January 2025

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Three Indians Earn Wrestling Titles

Three Indians Earn Wrestling Titles


Three Poplar wrestlers won championships during the tournament in Moorcroft, Wyo. Angelina Escarcega earned the title in the girls’ 100 pound division. She defeated Baker’s Emmalyn Miller on a major decision in the championship match. Her other victories came on a pin and technical fall. Alara Cooper captured the title in the girls’ 115 pound division. She pinned her opponent in 3:42

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Donna Bigleggins

Donna Bigleggins


Donna Bigleggins, 49, of Wolf Point died Jan. 16, 2025. She was born March 3, 1976, to Valerie BigLeggins-Whitehawk and Duane Whitehawk. She was born and raised in Wolf Point. She would spend the summer months in Poplar with her grandmother Margaret Snell. She and her sisters eventually left for boarding school in Nopetin between the years of 1985-1990. She met Wayne First and, from this relationship, came her first daughter, Sunset Big-Leggins. She was also attending Job Corps, trying to keep her life on track. Sadly, she doubted herself and came home to the reservation. Here, her son, Courage BigLeggins, was born. After some time, she met James Jackson Sr. From this relationship came Percy, James Jackson Jr., Justice, Justin, Jessie, Jafonda and Joshlynn. When she made a mistake, she always hated herself. Not a day went by that she didn’t regret all the lost time. As time went on, she tried every day to build a relationship with all her children. She soon acquired many grandchildren, too many to name. She found love again with her significant other, Alfredo Rodriguez, who she was with

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Bell, Matejovsky Take Firsts At Tourney

Bell, Matejovsky Take Firsts At Tourney


Two Wolf Point wrestlers captured titles at the tournament in Moorcroft, Wyo., during the weekend. Michael Bell earned the title at 285 pounds. Bell pinned Baker’s Logan Scherman in 3:22 for the title. The senior won three other matches on pins. Annaleigh Matejovsky kept her outstanding season going by winning the title in the girls’ 120 pound division. Matejovsky pinned Glasgow’s

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