Wolf Point’s wrestlers will open their season at the Eagle Invitational in Sidney on Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2. Wolf Point coach Scott Vandall said the meet will feature 27 teams from all classes. Squads will include wrestlers from Idaho, Wyoming, North Dakota and Washington state. Vandall is optimistic with a turnout of 13 wrestlers for the upcoming season. “We have some

With nine girls returning who saw quality playing time last season, the Poplar Indians are expecting a solid campaign this year. Top players back for the Indians include senior Kessee Erickson, senior Rikki Belton, junior Mattie Fallsdown, junior EmmaRae Martell, junior Kyra Storm, junior Bailey Dupree, sophomore Saydee Archambault, sophomore Cammie Martell and sophomore Braelyn Nordwick. Falls

With several key contributors back from a season ago, the Poplar boys’ basketball squad looks to make plenty of noise this season. “We have pretty much everybody back,” Poplar coach Gib Medicine Cloud said. Leading the group of returning players is All-State performer Delray Lilley. Senior Geordy Medicine Cloud and junior Kaniel Ricker were each second team All-Conference selections

The Poplar wrestling program has a solid turnout with 15 athletes out for the sport this season. The participation includes 11 boys and four girls. Leading the girls’ squad is two-time state champion Angelina Escarcega. The junior finished last season with a record of 39-0 and won all but two matches on pins. Another strong contributor back for Poplar’s girls is Blake Follette, who

With five returning letterwinners, the Culbertson Cowboys are looking forward to a successful boys’ basketball season. Back for the Cowboys are Nyreece Halvorson, Donte Eagle Boy, Bridger Salvevold, Dawson Bergum and Mark Kirkaldie. Seniors on the squad are Eagle Boy, Halvorson and Carson Solem. New to the program is head coach Milt Apple. His coaching experience includes being head

Culbertson’s girls’ basketball has a new look entering this season. After losing four starters to graduation, the Cowgirls are shooting for a quick rebuilding project this year under new head coach Sabrina Labatte. “We have great attitudes and a good commitment,” Labatte said. She has served as an assistant high school coach for five years and also coached at the junior high level

After qualifying for the last two Eastern C divisional tournaments, Bainville’s boys’ basketball team is expecting additional success this season. The Bulldogs have a turnout of 17 players for the sport. “It’s a pretty good number,” Bainville Coach Shawn Romo said. Bainville returns four starters including 6-5 senior Alex Strickland, senior Samuel Butikofer, senior Charles Butikofer

The Froid/Lake Red Hawks are experiencing a rather slow start to their boys’ basketball season, but there’s a very good reason for it. The Red Hawks advanced to the state championship six-man football game so they were concentrating on football while most of the state was heading into the gym for the first days of basketball practice. Froid/Lake coach Chase White said he feels the football

The Frazer Bearcubs head into the girls’ basketball season with confidence on achieving success. The Bearcubs start the season with a turnout of 12 players including four eighth-graders. “It’s really good for the Frazer Lady Bearcubs,” coach Cody Larson said. “It’s exciting.” Frazer returns six players from a season ago. Those players are senior Angel Nelligan, senior Shakira