Under the guidance of a new head coach, the Wolf Point girls’ basketball team looks for a strong season this school year. The Wolves began practice on Monday, Dec. 7, under the direction of coach Jon Kolstad. He was born and raised in Wolf Point and now lives in Glasgow. Kolstad’s career includes about 20 years coaching basketball and baseball. He coached at the high school level in Glasgow.

The Wolf Point boys’ basketball team enters the campaign with the goal of repeating as district champions. Practice began Monday, Dec. 7. Wolf Point has a strong recent past with the 2020 district title and coming a buzzer shot away from winning the 2019 district championship. “We’re looking to repeat,” Wolf Point coach Troy Blount said. “We have some young, hustling players.”

Kashlyn handles the basketball against Poplar on Tuesday, Nov. 24. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Local journalist and author Andrew McKean, of Glasgow, was appointed by Gov. Steve Bullock to the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission Wednesday, Nov. 24. The five-member commission has final say over major Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ decisions including hunting and fishing regulations, wildlife transplants and conservation easements. McKean will serve along with Shane Colton of

Poplar’s Kendra drives in for a basket during junior high basketball play between the Indians and Wolf Point held in Wolf Point on Tuesday, Nov. 24. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Poplar’s Majesty, top, puts a hold on a Glasgow wrestler during action in Wolf Point. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Wolf Point’s Tanner puts pressure on his opponent during the action. won the match on a point. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Poplar’s Cameron goes for a pin during the wrestling mixer in Wolf Point on Saturday, Nov. 21. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)