For many residents in Eastern Montana, winter means it’s the time for basketball. Sports, however, are facing the challenges of a lack of individuals willing to officiate the contest. Last week, Culbertson switched its home games from Friday, Dec. 10, to Tuesday, Dec. 7, because of the referee shortage. Bainville, meanwhile, changed the starting time of junior high games so officials could

Frazer’s girls’ basketball squad earned its first victory of the season with a 31-22 win over Glasgow’s JVs during play in Wolf Point on Friday, Dec. 10. A three-pointer by Audrey Smoker helped the Bearcubs take a 7-3 advantage in the first quarter. The scoring of Isabelle Even and Angeline White led the way to a 13-5 lead. Frazer enjoyed a 13-9 half-time advantage. A three-point

The Eastern Montana Gymnastics Team opened its 2021-2022 season in Dickinson, N.D., Dec. 5. The EMG gymnasts captured two firstplace team awards and five individual first-place awards. Fourteen girls competed for the Circle gym at the annual Dullum Gymnastics Meet, which was held at the Dickinson High School. The EMG Silver Team won first place, out of four teams, and the EMG Gold Team won first

Wolf Point’s girls’ basketball coach Frank Benson wasn’t very satisfied with his team’s first-half performance against Glasgow in the season- opening game on Friday, Dec. 3. The Lady Wolves were guilty of too many fouls, weren’t rebounding well and weren’t being patient on offense. The result was a 24-23 half-time deficit. After half-time adjustments, Wolf Point ran its halfcourt

Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball squad put together an impressive first half and knocked off conference rival Glasgow, 55-44, to open the season on Friday, Dec. 3. “It was a big win,” Wolf Point coach Troy Blount said. “I was impressed with the effort. We’re a fast team.” The Wolves led by only a 12-7 margin after one quarter of play, but Kraven Silk taking a charge gave Wolf

Wolf Point’s wrestlers competed at the Eagle Invitational in Sidney on Friday, Dec. 3, and Saturday, Dec. 4. The Wolves teamed up with Forysth and competed in the dual meet on Friday. Joli Beston had a record of 0-3 against boys. “She was in on a few good shots and finished a couple pretty good,” Wolf Point coach Scott Vandall said. Maddox Reum had a record of 0-3 in the duals. “He