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