Bainville’s boys’ basketball team is optimistic as the Bulldogs return several key players from last season’s squad. Returning starters for the Bulldogs include senior Braden Romo, senior Jesse Strickland, sophomore Chuck Butikofer and sophomore Samuel Butikofer. Romo was an All-Conference second team selection last season. “Having four returning helps us keep growing as a

Bainville’s girls’ basketball squad returns a good amount of playing experience and looks to move up in the District 2C standings this campaign. “I have a solid core of athletes who have 100 percent buy-in to the program,” Bainville Coach Brandy Hanson said. “They play hard until the final buzzer. The girls do a great job adjusting to defensive changes.” Players back with a good

By Bill Vander Weele Froid/Lake Coach Michael Reiter knew that the Red Hawks were capable of a dominating performance in the state football playoffs this year.. The Red Hawks picked the perfect time for that to happen as they rolled to a 43-0 victory over Power/ Dutton/Brady in the six-man state championship contest in Dutton on Saturday, Nov. 23, for Froid/Lake’s second straight state championship.

The Froid/Lake Red Hawks celebrate after winning the six-man state football championship game in Dutton on Saturday, Nov. 20. Team members include (front row, from left) Rylan Young, Eddy Orozco, Cody Olson, Owen Logan, Trent Williams, Roberto Orozco and Milo Stangeland, (back row) coach Michael Reiter, Daniel Foriz, Landon Kelm, Joseph Robertson, Sol Grainger, Caden Kelm, Nate Stentoft, Mason Dethman,

On some days, things don’t go perfectly. Those days feature turnovers along with penalties that slow down drives. But great teams still manage to find a way to win during those challenging times. Despite some miscues, the Froid/Lake advanced to its second straight second championship game by defeating Big Sandy, 24-20, in the semi-final round in Medicine Lake on Saturday, Nov. 13. “There

After a strong start, the Froid/Lake Red Hawks fell short against Roy/Winifred at the Class C state volleyball tournament in Bozeman on Friday, Nov. 12. The Red Hawks dropped the match by a 25-20, 19-25, 21-25, 16-25, final to end their record-breaking season. “Being at state was an amazing experience for our team,” Froid/Lake coach Kiah Smith said. “I am proud of the girls on their state