After an impressive first half, the Culbertson Cowgirls fought off Circle, 40-27, during District 2C action on Friday, Jan. 7. The Cowgirls accounted for the first quarter’s last 16 points for a 16-3 advantage as the Wildcats struggled against Culbertson’s fullcourt defensive pressure. Makena Hauge scored seven of the points and Megan Granbois added six points. Two consecutive drives

The Culbertson Cowboys put together an outstanding comeback in the fourth quarter but fell short in Circle, 5043, on Friday, Jan. 7. Circle accounted for 16 of the final 20 points of the third quarter for a 39-25 advantage and increased the gap to 4325 early in the fourth period. After a time-out by Coach Mark Pederson fired up the Cowboys, Culbertson struck for the next 10 points on a basket