After a close first quarter, the Culbertson Cowboys lost at Fairview by a 71-31 final on Friday, Dec. 16. The Cowboys trailed by a 20-14 margin after the first quarter. Fairview then struck for 24 points in the second quarter for a 44-25 lead. Fairview increased the margin to 61-31 in the third quarter. Top scorers for the Cowboys were Bridger Salvevold with 11, Mo Bighorn with eight and

Culbertson’s girls’ basketball squad earned a 50-20 conference victory in Fairview on Friday, Dec. 16. The Cowgirls gained a 14-4 advantage in the first quarter. Destiny Thompson and Makena Hauge each scored four points in the period. Culbertson added 10 points in the second period for a 24-5 lead. A three-pointer by Hauge highlighted the quarter. The Cowgirls held a 32-14 advantage

Culbertson’s boys’ basketball squad put up a good fight before losing to a strong Lustre Christian team, 54-41, in Culbertson on Saturday, Dec. 17. The undefeated Lions gained a 12-7 during the first quarter of action. The Cowboys responded with 13 points in the second period to cut the margin to 22-20 at the half. Lustre accounted for 18 points in the third quarter to earn a 40-30 advantage.

The Culbertson Cowgirls knocked off Lustre Christian by a 63-25 final in non-conference action in Culbertson on Saturday, Dec. 17. Culbertson gained a 17-3 lead during the first quarter. Makena Hauge led the attack with seven points in the period. The Cowgirls increased their advantage to 33-15 at the half with the scoring of Megan Granbois and Hauge leading the attack. Top scorers for

The Montana High School Association has recently announced the 2022-2023 service year award list for officials who are members of the Montana Officials Association. Dean Nelson of Homestead was honored for 35 years of service. Area officials recognized for 30 years of service were Jeanna Adkins of Bainville, Mike Dryden of Glendive and Myron Malnaa of Glasgow. Jeff Mead of Sidney and Bill Linder