The Culbertson Cowboys took control in the second half to defeat MonDak, 56-44, in the third-place game of the District 2C tournament in Sidney on Saturday. The Cowboys struggled with a slow start as MonDak held a 15-6 lead at the end of the first quarter and a 19-16 half-time advantage. MonDak opened the third quarter with hoops by Thomas Arnson and TC Swenson to gain a 23-16 lead. Culbertson

The Culbertson Cowboys opened district tournament play with a strong 69-31 victory over Richey/Lambert on Thursday afternoon. The Cowboys jumped out to a 10-2 lead with the scoring of Mark Kirkaldie, Gavin Deen and Bridger Salvevold leading the charge. After a three-pointer by the Fusion’s Beau Mullin, Deen hit a short jumper for a 12-5 advantage to end the opening quarter. A drive and