Despite being only a freshman, Poplar’s Jazmin Gorder is already taking on a leadership role for Minot State University’s women’s wrestling program. When a program is competing in its first year ever, freshmen are the most experienced team members. With a record close to having an even amount of wins and losses, Gorder and teammate Nina Sandoval have been described as the Beavers’

The Lustre Christian Lions are the top ranked team in Class C boys’ basketball, according to the first rankings of the season. The Lions are 6-0 for the season. The other top seven teams are Harlowton-Ryegate-Judith Gap, Centerville, Big Sandy, West Yellowstone, Manhattan Christian and Belt. Bainville, also 6-0 for the season, is ranked eighth in the poll. Also in the top 10 are Harrison-Willow

Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball team made a statement when the Wolves edged traditional powerhouse Malta, 58-57, on Saturday, Dec. 17. The Wolves lost by wide margins in both of their games against Malta last season, so the victories definitely helped Wolf Point gain confidence early this season. “Our defense was a lot more engaged,” Wolf Point Coach Cole Hanks said of the difference.