With five returning players with starting experience, the Lustre Lions are anticipating a solid volleyball season this year. Coach Mary Zerbe said the high school program consists of 11 players, plus there are five interested eighth-grade girls participating. Returning starter Lauryn Holzrichter is the lone senior for the Lions. Juniors include Sidney Klatt, Holly Hilkemann, Natalie

The Culbertson Cowboys are heading into the new football season with a familiar group of returning players, experienced leadership and hopes of making another trip to the playoffs. Head coach Brian Manning welcomes back returning starters Brooke Solem, Mauricio Mena, ACden Drake and Glen Snyder. Their experience will give the Cowboys a solid foundation as they prepare for the season ahead.

With another season underway, the Culbertson/Bainville team is setting its sights on steady improvement, strong competition and, ultimately, a trip to the state meet. Head coach Chance Hyatt said the team enters the season with four seniors — Cal Steppler, Gunner Glass, Rebekah Ellerkamp and Bella Petersen — who will help lead the way. Hyatt has set a clear goal for his runners this year:

With a core group of experienced players returning to the court, the Culbertson Cowgirls are heading into the new season focused on communication, teamwork and growing together. Head coach Tiffany Nielsen welcomes back returning starters Emma Berwick, Payton Labatte and Bella Petersen. Charity Wilbanks also returns after seeing significant playing time last season, giving the Cowgirls additional

Friday night football will soon return to Bainville, and the Bulldogs are heading into the season with plenty of familiar faces on the field. With only two seniors graduating last year, Bainville returns much of its starting lineup. Keagan Vaira, Haedyn Wills, Rylan Iverson, Holden Salivar, Parker Berwick, Kyn Beery, Evan Anderson, Kaston Hofer and Bridger Chandler are all returning starters.

The Lady Bulldogs are heading into the new season with a mix of returning experience and young talent, ready to embrace what head coach Kallie Clark sees as a year of growth. Returning starters Casey Myers, Jaylynn Bjorge and Johnna Ryder will provide familiar faces on the court this season. Myers and Ryder make up the senior class and will be looked to for leadership as the Lady Bulldogs work

The Froid-Medicine Lake Red Hawks are heading into the new season with experience on their side and hopes of turning the work of the past several years into a trip to the playoffs. Head coach Michael Reiter said the Red Hawks have spent the last few seasons building their skills and becoming stronger as a team. This year, a group of experienced returning players will be counted on to help continue

With a smaller roster and plenty of young talent, the Froid/Lake volleyball team is heading into the new season focused on growth, teamwork and making the most of every opportunity on the court. Returning starters Isabelle Nordwick, Kiera Stentoft, Jordan Breuer and Joelle Davidson bring valuable experience to this year’s squad. Nordwick, Breuer and Stentoft make up the team’s senior class

Brockton will open its six-man football schedule with a night game at Bainville on Friday, Aug. 28. Brockton Football Schedule Aug. 28: at Bainville Sept. 5: Plevna Sept. 11: at Broadus Sept. 18: at Jordan Sept. 26: Froid/Lake Oct. 10: at Terry Oct. 17: Savage Oct. 24: Richey/Lambert

A young Brockton Warriors volleyball team is preparing to take the court this season under new head coach Muz De-Jano, with teamwork and communication at the heart of its goals. DeJano takes over a Warriors squad that may be small in numbers, but is looking forward to the opportunity to grow together throughout the season. With a younger group of players, much of the early focus has been on