The Froid/Lake Red Hawks fought off Lustre, 35-34, in girls’ basketball action on Thursday, Dec. 18. The Red Hawks held a 2520 lead entering the fourth quarter, but the visiting Lions tallied the first four points of the period on baskets by Hannah Brown and Samantha Neufeld. Froid/Lake responded with two free throws by Isabelle Nordwick and a free toss by Joelle Davidson for a 28-24 advantage.

The Culbertson Cowgirls lost a 34-33 heartbreaker at Savage on Friday, Dec. 19. Culbertson gained a 1210 lead in the first half. The Cowgirls increased their advantage to 22-18 in the third quarter. After Savage moved ahead 28-17 midway into the fourth quarter, Culbertson regained the lead on a nice drive by Payton Labatte with 4:52 remaining. The Warriors took a 30-29 lead on an inside basket

Froid/Lake dropped a 4729 decision against Richey/ Lambert in boys’ basketball play on Friday, Dec. 19. The Red Hawks were down by just a 9-7 margin after the first quarter, but the Fusion ran off 22 points in the second period for a 31-12 halftime advantage. Richey/Lambert held a 4122 lead after three quarters of play. Top scorers for the Red Hawks were Rylan Young with nine, Cody Olson

Froid/Lake’s girls’ basketball game lost a road game against Richey/Lambert, 4134, on Friday, Dec. 19. The tight first half ended with the Fusion holding a 1514 lead. Richey/Lambert struck for 16 points in the third quarter to gain a 31-26 advantage. Reaching double figures for the Red Hawks were Atley Jensen with 13 and Isabelle Nordwick with 10 points. Also scoring were Joelle

The Bainville Bulldogs took a 10-point lead in the first quarter en route to a 5840 win over Trenton, N.D., at the Border Wars tournament in Watford City, N.D., on Friday, Dec. 12. The Bulldogs gained a 13-3 advantage in the opening quarter. Parker Berwick tallied four points in the period. Bainville added 15 points in the second period to increase the gap to 28-14. Highlights of the period

The Culbertson girls’ basketball team put together a solid defensive effort and downed Plevna, 39-19, during action in Lambert on Saturday, Dec. 20. The Cowgirls got off to a 20-7 advantage during the first half. Leading the way were Emma Berwick and Ivy Colvin with six points each in the half. Culbertson then gained additional control with the first seven points of the third quarter on

Bainville’s girls’ basketball team got off to a solid start and defeated Ray, N.D., 56-41, during a tournament in Watford City, N.D., on Thursday, Dec. 11. The Bulldogs gained a 13-5 lead in the first quarter and held a 27-21 half-time advantage. Bainville accounted for 15 points in the third quarter for a 42-27 margin. Hailey Berwick led Bainville’s attack with 23 points. Also

Culbertson’s boys’ basketball team dropped both of its contests during the tournament held in Lambert. The Cowboys fell to Plevna by a 63-33 final on Saturday, Dec. 13. Culbertson trailed by a 2614 half-time margin and 50-25 after three quarters. Ian Snyder led the Cowboys with eight points. Also scoring were Kaden Featherston with six, Plenny Williams with five, Brooks Solem with