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Lustre Scores Victory Over Circle

Lustre earned a 73-59 road victory over Circle in District 3C boys’ basketball action on Friday, Jan. 16. The Lions trailed by a 17-16 margin at the end of the first quarter, but Lustre struck for 15 points in the second period for a 31-24 advantage. Lustre added 19 points in the third quarter to increase the margin to 50-36. Top scorers for the Lions were Cam Reddig with 20, Joel Reddig

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Lustre Scores Victory Over Circle

Lustre earned a 73-59 road victory over Circle in District 3C boys’ basketball action on Friday, Jan. 16. The Lions trailed by a 17-16 margin at the end of the first quarter, but Lustre struck for 15 points in the second period for a 31-24 advantage. Lustre added 19 points in the third quarter to increase the margin to 50-36. Top scorers for the Lions were Cam Reddig with 20, Joel Reddig

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Posted on January 22, 2026

Red Hawks Sweep Games Against MonDak

Froid/Lake’s boys’ basketball team earned a 47-33 league win over MonDak on Saturday, Jan. 17. The Red Hawks took a 2420 lead in the first half and then outscored MonDak by a 12-6 margin in the third quarter. Eddie Orozco scored five points in the third period. The Red Hawks added 11 points in the fourth period for the victory. E. Orozco finished with 12 points to lead the Red Hawks.

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Red Hawks Sweep Games Against MonDak

Froid/Lake’s boys’ basketball team earned a 47-33 league win over MonDak on Saturday, Jan. 17. The Red Hawks took a 2420 lead in the first half and then outscored MonDak by a 12-6 margin in the third quarter. Eddie Orozco scored five points in the third period. The Red Hawks added 11 points in the fourth period for the victory. E. Orozco finished with 12 points to lead the Red Hawks.

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Posted on January 22, 2026

Lady Wolves Fall To Plentywood

Wolf Point’s girls’ basketball team put up a good fight, but the Wolves came up short at home against Plentywood, 42-38, on Friday, Jan. 16. The Wolves trailed by a 10-point margin until striking for the last seven points of the first half on four points by Maci Fourstar and a three-pointer by Jorilynn Black Eagle for a 20-17 half-time margin. Wolf Point then opened the third quarter with

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Lady Wolves Fall To Plentywood

Wolf Point’s girls’ basketball team put up a good fight, but the Wolves came up short at home against Plentywood, 42-38, on Friday, Jan. 16. The Wolves trailed by a 10-point margin until striking for the last seven points of the first half on four points by Maci Fourstar and a three-pointer by Jorilynn Black Eagle for a 20-17 half-time margin. Wolf Point then opened the third quarter with

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Posted on January 22, 2026

Froid/Lake Girls Beat Savage, 35-33

The Froid/Lake girls’ basketball team pulled off a 3533 victory during a defensive battle in Savage on Thursday, Jan. 15. The Red Hawks trailed by a five-point margin in the fourth quarter, but a three-pointer by Laytyn Davidson closed the gap to 2927 with five minutes remaining. Froid/Lake gained the lead on a three-point shot by Leah Murray at the 4:37 mark. A three-pointer by Avery Johnson

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Froid/Lake Girls Beat Savage, 35-33

The Froid/Lake girls’ basketball team pulled off a 3533 victory during a defensive battle in Savage on Thursday, Jan. 15. The Red Hawks trailed by a five-point margin in the fourth quarter, but a three-pointer by Laytyn Davidson closed the gap to 2927 with five minutes remaining. Froid/Lake gained the lead on a three-point shot by Leah Murray at the 4:37 mark. A three-pointer by Avery Johnson

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Posted on January 22, 2026

Lustre Girls Fall To Circle

Lustre’s girls’ basketball team fell behind early and lost at Circle, 75-39, on Friday, Jan. 16. The Lions trailed 23-7 at the end of the first quarter and by a 41-17 half-time score. Kencia Brown led the Lions with 11 points. Also scoring were Hannah Brown with six, Lauryn Holzrichter with five, Lauren Fast with four, Samantha Neufeld with four, Harlo Reddig with four, Sidney Klatt

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Lustre Girls Fall To Circle

Lustre’s girls’ basketball team fell behind early and lost at Circle, 75-39, on Friday, Jan. 16. The Lions trailed 23-7 at the end of the first quarter and by a 41-17 half-time score. Kencia Brown led the Lions with 11 points. Also scoring were Hannah Brown with six, Lauryn Holzrichter with five, Lauren Fast with four, Samantha Neufeld with four, Harlo Reddig with four, Sidney Klatt

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Posted on January 22, 2026

Bainville Boys Lose In Brockton

Brockton accounted for a dominating first quarter and defeated Bainville, 87-55, in District 2C boys’ basketball play in Brockton on Saturday, Jan. 17. Brockton’s full-court pressure and hot shooting led the Warriors to a 30-5 advantage in the opening quarter. A three-point play by Colter Nygard, a three-pointer by Tefton Bear and a steal and layup by Miles Boxer were among the highlights

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Bainville Boys Lose In Brockton

Brockton accounted for a dominating first quarter and defeated Bainville, 87-55, in District 2C boys’ basketball play in Brockton on Saturday, Jan. 17. Brockton’s full-court pressure and hot shooting led the Warriors to a 30-5 advantage in the opening quarter. A three-point play by Colter Nygard, a three-pointer by Tefton Bear and a steal and layup by Miles Boxer were among the highlights

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Posted on January 22, 2026

Local Wrestlers Place In Miles City

Wrestlers from Wolf Point and Poplar competed well during the Cowboy/Cowgirl Invitational held in Miles City. In the girls’ team standings, Poplar placed 11th with 70 points. Wolf Point was 25th with 24 points. Wolf Point’s Cali Gorder earned second place at 100 pounds. She was pinned in the title match by a wrestler from Billings Central. Poplar’s Laityn Allen placed second at 110

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Local Wrestlers Place In Miles City

Wrestlers from Wolf Point and Poplar competed well during the Cowboy/Cowgirl Invitational held in Miles City. In the girls’ team standings, Poplar placed 11th with 70 points. Wolf Point was 25th with 24 points. Wolf Point’s Cali Gorder earned second place at 100 pounds. She was pinned in the title match by a wrestler from Billings Central. Poplar’s Laityn Allen placed second at 110

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Posted on January 22, 2026

Collaborative Effort Keeps State Mussel Free

Montana remains invasive mussel-free due to the hard work of FWP’s AIS team, AIS partners and the cooperation of watercraft owners stopping at AIS inspection stations. “In Montana, we are fortunate to have a great group of dedicated staff and partners who work together to prevent invasive species from being introduced to our waters,” said Aquatic Invasive Species bureau chief Tom Woolf.

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Collaborative Effort Keeps State Mussel Free

Montana remains invasive mussel-free due to the hard work of FWP’s AIS team, AIS partners and the cooperation of watercraft owners stopping at AIS inspection stations. “In Montana, we are fortunate to have a great group of dedicated staff and partners who work together to prevent invasive species from being introduced to our waters,” said Aquatic Invasive Species bureau chief Tom Woolf.

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Posted on January 22, 2026

Brockton Boys Stop Bainville, 87-55

Brockton accounted for a dominating first quarter and defeated Bainville, 87-55, in District 2C boys’ basketball play in Brockton on Saturday, Jan. 17. Brockton’s full-court pressure and hot shooting led the Warriors to a 30-5 advantage in the opening quarter. A three-point play by Colter Nygard, a three-pointer by Tefton Bear and a steal and layup by Miles Boxer were among the highlights

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Brockton Boys Stop Bainville, 87-55

Brockton accounted for a dominating first quarter and defeated Bainville, 87-55, in District 2C boys’ basketball play in Brockton on Saturday, Jan. 17. Brockton’s full-court pressure and hot shooting led the Warriors to a 30-5 advantage in the opening quarter. A three-point play by Colter Nygard, a three-pointer by Tefton Bear and a steal and layup by Miles Boxer were among the highlights

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Posted on January 22, 2026

Applications Open For Alcohol Responsibility Matters Scholarship

The Montana Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division is offering its third annual opportunity for graduating high school seniors to apply for Alcohol Responsibility Matters scholarships. Seniors who will attend a Montana college, apprentice program, or certificate institute are encouraged to apply for the scholarship, which includes coming up with a design and writing a brief paragraph dedicated

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Applications Open For Alcohol Responsibility Matters Scholarship

The Montana Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division is offering its third annual opportunity for graduating high school seniors to apply for Alcohol Responsibility Matters scholarships. Seniors who will attend a Montana college, apprentice program, or certificate institute are encouraged to apply for the scholarship, which includes coming up with a design and writing a brief paragraph dedicated

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Posted on January 22, 2026

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Lustre Scores Victory Over Circle

Lustre Scores Victory Over Circle

Red Hawks Sweep Games Against MonDak

Red Hawks Sweep Games Against MonDak

Lady Wolves Fall To Plentywood

Lady Wolves Fall To Plentywood

Froid/Lake Girls Beat Savage, 35-33

Froid/Lake Girls Beat Savage, 35-33

Lustre Girls Fall To Circle

Lustre Girls Fall To Circle

Bainville Boys Lose In Brockton

Bainville Boys Lose In Brockton

Local Wrestlers Place In Miles City

Local Wrestlers Place In Miles City

Collaborative Effort Keeps State Mussel Free

Collaborative Effort Keeps State Mussel Free

Brockton Boys Stop Bainville, 87-55

Brockton Boys Stop Bainville, 87-55

Applications Open For Alcohol Responsibility Matters Scholarship

Applications Open For Alcohol Responsibility Matters Scholarship

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