The Culbertson Cowgirls posted a 65-23 home conference victory over Brockton on Thursday, Jan. 5. Culbertson gained a 23-6 advantage in the first quarter. Leading the way were Megan Granbois with nine points and Makena Hauge with eight points in the period. The Cowgirls increased the margin to 43-9 in the second period. Destiny Thompson hit two three-pointers and scored 10 points in the

Bainville’s boys fell short in a league battle against Plentywood, 45-41, at home on Friday, Jan. 6. Plentywood took a 13-12 lead in the first quarter and increased the gap to 24-16 in the second period. Down by a 33-25 margin entering the fourth period, the Bulldogs tried to battle back in the final quarter. Leading Bainville’s charge was Chuck Butikofer with nine points in the period.

Plentywood pulled away in the second half to defeat Culbertson, 73-49, during boys’ basketball play in Culbertson on Saturday, Jan. 7. After the Wildcats took a 17-8 lead in the first period, the Cowboys battled back to trail by only a 31-26 half-time margin. Plentywood struck for 22 points in the third quarter to increase its lead to 53-40. The Wildcats added 20 more points in the final

The Culbertson Cowgirls suffered a 60-40 home loss against conference rival Plentywood on Saturday, Jan. 7. Plentywood jumped out to a 16-8 lead in the first quarter and held a 29-20 advantage at intermission. The Cowgirls battled back to close the margin to 38-33 during the third quarter. Plentywood struck for 22 points in the fourth quarter for the league victory. Makena Hauge led

Plentywood got off to a strong start and defeated Bainville, 58-40, in girls’ basketball action in Bainville on Friday, Jan. 6. The Wildcats gained a 17-6 advantage in the first quarter of the District 2C game. Audrey Sampson scored nine points in the period. Plentywood went on to lead by a 25-10 half-time margin and by a 46-23 score at the end of the third quarter. Hailey Berwick

Federal wildlife officers and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ wardens are seeking any information regarding a whitetail buck that was shot, beheaded and left to waste in November on U.S. Army Corp of Engineer property near Fort Peck. The buck was found within a COE publicly restricted area on Fort Peck Dam across the highway from the power houses. The head was removed and the deer was