Culbertson’s Aiden drives inside during practice last week. The Cowboys will take on Froid/Lake at home on Saturday, Jan. 2. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Former Froid/Lake girls basketball standout Morgan Mason is one of this year’s recipients of the Montana Athletes in Service award from the Montana Campus Compact. Mason, a junior at MSU Northern, received the honor that is based on character, commitment and willingness to engage with the campus. Her involvement has included a food drive, Walleyes Unlimited Banquet, Spring Fling and Pheasant

Culbertson’s Michael Pedeerson shoots during practice last week. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

The Culbertson Cowboys have 18 boys out for basketball this season including a pair of returning starters. Starters back for the Cowboys are senior Michael Pederson and sophomore Colin Avance. “Colin and Michael have each been in the gym all summer,” coach Dave Helmer said. Other returning players with a good amount of varsity experience include senior Hunter Lucas, junior Aiden