Culbertson High School senior Bridger Salvevold, surrounded by family members, officially signs his letter of intent to play football at the University of Montana. (Photo by Shelby Manning)

The Culbertson Cowgirls enjoyed a strong start but lost at home against Fairview, 53-33, to open their basketball season on Thursday, Dec. 5. Three-pointers by Ivy Colvin and Ayden Ator led the Cowgirls to an 8-3 advantage during first quarter action. Ahead by an 8-5 margin, Culbertson gained a 15-7 lead on another three-point shot by Ator and a three-point play, after a steal, by Emma Berwick.

Bainville’s boys’ basketball squad struggled offensively and fell to Terry, 57-27, to open the season in Glasgow on Friday, Dec. 6. Terry outscored the Bulldogs by a 12-0 margin in the opening quarter.Landon Schilling scored six of the points for the Terriers. The Bulldogs got going early in the second quarter on a three-pointer by Isaiah Bjorge. Rowan Wilson connected on a three-pointer