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With the season just getting under way one week ago, the Havre High wrestling team is already preparing for one of the toughest tournaments in the state. Last week the defending state champion Blue Ponies started their season with the Havre Invitational at the Havre High gymnasium. But heading into another weekend filled with competition, the Central A Ponies will face the state's toughest Class Aa, A and B-C talent at in Butte. Friday and Saturday the Ponies will attend the annual Mining City Duals in Butte. "This is huge,"...
The wait is over, and after a much-anticipated end of another offseason, the Havre High wrestling program will return to action. Last year the Central A Blue Ponies had another standout season, as they went onto win their fourth straight Class A state championship. And while the streak continued to build on the Ponies already impressive dynasty status, the state win was also the seventh under head coach Scott Filius. A championship repeat is one of the hardest things to do in sports. But after already clearing that hurdle fou...
Simply put, the Havre High Blue Pony wrestling team is ready to go. It may have been a while since HHS has made newspaper headlines, but with a brand new season set to start Friday afternoon, the Central A Ponies have been hard at work. And ever since they won their fourth straight State A wrestling championship back in February, the Ponies rigorous offseason has hopefully set the ball rolling in the direction of yet another state title. Today and Saturday the Ponies will start their season with the Havre Invitational at the...
Montana takes its high school wrestling serious, and nowhere is that more clear than right here in Havre. Ever since head coach Scott Filius took the reigns of an already prestigious Havre High wrestling program over a decade ago, the Blue Ponies have been nearly untouchable. Now heading into his 16th season, Filius and the Ponies will look to once again exit the season as the No. 1 Class A team in the state. A year ago the Ponies captured their fourth straight state championship, their seventh overall under Filius. And now...
The excitement for tribal college basketball has been building across Montana for some time. And now, it's finally here. With the introduction of the Montana Tribal College Basketball League (MTCBL), there is now opportunity out there that a lot of graduating native american students didn't have before, and that's to play college basketball for their home and for their communites. The league's mission is to become the next step for young student-athletes, introducing them to a college atmosphere in the meantime. A lot of...
The young and inexperienced Havre High volleyball program played well this season, and even in the midst of a rebuilding season, the Blue Ponies displayed some talent. After going 5-5 in the conference schedule, the Ponies landed the No. 3 spot in the Central A this season. And even after a difficult Central A divisional tournament, the Blue Ponies found plenty of positives this season and to carry into next year. Senior Paighton Gilman grabbed the team's only Central A Second Team All-Conference honors, but setter Jaclyn Eva...
Even after the 2010 season, the Havre High Blue Ponies football team is earning recognition. The Central A Blue Ponies finished out the season with a conference record of 3-2, as well as an overall record of 5-4 after a trip to the first round of the state playoffs. And after a hard-fought season, many of the Ponies' athletes were rewarded for their efforts. Logan Connor was named Central A second-team All-Conference corner and honorable mention wide receiver, while Corderro Strickland was named second team All-Conference...
With the development of the Montana Tribal College Basketball League, local basketball enthusiasts now have three more teams to cheer for this winter. Both Stone Child College and Fort Belknap College now have basketball programs. Stone Child has a men's and women's team, while Fort Belknap has just a men's team at this point. The Stone Child men are primed for a very good season. The roster is packed with outstanding local talent, and though the season is just getting underway, there is already a lot of positive hype after...
Whether it was as a prep track star, or just for hobby, the sport of running has always been a part of Pam Hanson's life, but on Nov. 7, Hanson found herself running with a purpose. Hanson was born and raised in Havre. She attended Havre High School, where she graduated in 1985, and even attended Northern Montana College on scholarship where she perused a degree in Business. Hanson earned a track scholarship that kept her in Havre, but MSU-N discontinued the track program after her second year. While at Havre High, Hanson...
CHINOOK — Rarely do high school athletes have the kind of game that Chinook junior running back Ben Stroh had on Saturday. And to do it on a stage as big as the state championship game, that makes his performance all the better. Saturday in Chinook, the Sugarbeeters defeated the Wibaux Longhorns 74-6 in the Class C 8-Man state football championship. And while yes, football is a team sport, and Stroh gives all the credit to his offensive line and key blocks, Stroh's performance clearly stood out. "(Ben) Stroh had a huge g...
Chinook's championship season Beeters finish 7-1 in the regular season and share Northern C title. Class C Playoffs 1st Rd - def. Scobey 42-6; Quarterfinals - def. Charlo 28-24; Semifinals - def. P-D-B 28-26; Championship - def. Wibaux 74-6. CHINOOK — The claiming of the Class C 8-Man state football championship wasn't just a big deal for the Chinook Sugarbeeters football team, it also meant a lot to their faithful followers that were witness to the 74-6 victory over the Wibaux Longhorns Saturday in Chinook. This much is t...
CHINOOK — Playing in, and earning their first-ever state football championship in sub-freezing temperatures, gusty winds and constant snow fall was quite fitting for the Chinook Sugarbeeters football team, because behind key blocks, a defensive wall and the legs of Ben Stroh, it wasn't long before the Beeters put the Wibaux Longhorns on ice. Saturday at Hoon field in Chinook, the seventh-ranked Beeters were virtually unstoppable as they defeated the previously undefeated and top-ranked Wibaux Longhorns 74-6 in the state C...
Havre, like everywhere else, has it alliances when it comes to the Cat/Griz rivalry. It may look like there is a lot of Grizzly Maroon running around Havre and the surrounding areas, but don't be fooled, the Bobcats are well-supported here too. And with Saturday's 110th Brawl of the Wild set for 12:07 p.m. in Missoula, once again, the area is divided on who will win the big game. Here's thoughts from eight different locals on not only who will win Saturday's Cat/Griz game, but why they are loyal to their team as well. Marc...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters football team has been rewriting the school's history books all season long. But with a state championship still on the line, this season's chapter isn't finished yet. Saturday at 1 p.m. in Chinook, the No. 7 Northern C Beeters (10-1) will host the No. 1 Eastern C Wibaux Longhorns (11-0) in the 2010 Class C 8-Man championship game. The Beeters have never claimed a state championship, but are hopeful and optimistic about their chances. But facing the toughest team they have seen all season, Chinook...
For the seniors on the Chinook Sugarbeeters football team, it's been a season of lasts. As seniors they have participated in their last summer camps, their last two-a-days, their last season opener and their last homecoming. And on Saturday the seniors will play in what will be their last ever high school football game. But very few seniors find themselves in the same situation as the Beeters. Saturday's matchup against Wibaux doesn't just represent the finale in a long line of "lasts," it also represents a first, as the...
BIG SANDY - In the game of football a lot depends on how a team starts, and in state playoff action, the Big Sandy Pioneers saw that first hand. Saturday in Big Sandy, the Northern C Pioneers hosted the Eastern C Savage Warriors in a Class C Six-Man state semifinal matchup. But suffering a 41-38 loss, the Pioneers' impressive season came to an end. The postseason loss was only the second loss of the season for the young Pioneers. And competing in the state semifinal game was big accomplishment for the Pioneers team that head...
For a young team and a first year head coach, this season is going to be an uphill battle for the Havre Ice Hawks high school hockey team. But with the talent found on the roster accompanied by new head coach Tyler Boyce, a former standout player himself, the Ice Hawks are nothing but optimistic about the upcoming season. Boyce played in Havre for the Ice Hawks program from the age of seven all the way though age 18. And after his 12 year stretch in Havre came to an end, Boyce found himself playing in Cody, Wyo., for a Junior...
The Big Sandy Pioneers football team has been a near unstoppable machine this season. And closing in on the state championship game, the Pioneers will hope to continue their success on Saturday. Saturday in Big Sandy, the Northern C Pioneers (9-1) will host the Eastern C Savage Warriors (9-1) in a Class C Six-Man semifinal matchup. The Pioneers will kickoff at 1 p.m. The Pioneers are one win away from making an appearance in the state championship game. But to get there they will have to go through a very tough Warriors team...
It's already been a very good season for the Chinook Sugarbeeters, but with a lot still on the line, the Beeters are one win away from making history. Saturday at 1 p.m. in Chinook, the Northern rival C Power-Dutton-Brady Titans in state semifinal 8-man clash. Making it this far into the playoffs is a huge opportunity for the Beeters. If they can manage a win this weekend, they will find themselves back at home next weekend, hosting the Class C state championship game. "We are very excited for this opportunity," Chinook head...
When it comes to sports, Canada and the United States are two very different places. But sometimes, the neighboring countries mix very well, and for the Montana State University-Northern volleyball program, the last four years have been one of those times. Brittany Baker and Kaylee Bossert are two senior volleyball players at Northern. Baker is from Cochrane, Alberta and Bossert is from Calgary, Alberta. Both Baker and Bossert were born and raised in Canada, and with the success and experience they found in the volleyball...
BIG SANDY — Heading into the second round of the state football playoffs the Hi-Line still had two teams in action, and fortunately for fans, two teams still remain. Saturday in Big Sandy the Northern C Six-Man Big Sandy Pioneers played host to the Richey-Lambert Fusion, where the Pioneers earned a 39-0 win. The win pushed the Pioneers into this Saturday's semifinal round and one away from playing for a first-ever Six-Man state title. The Pioneers have executed very well on offense all season long, and this weekend was no e...
The fairly young and inexperienced Havre High volleyball team had its ups and downs this season, but even after finding some postseason success, the Blue Pony season has come to an end. Friday and Saturday the Central A Ponies were in Livingston for the Central A divisional volleyball tournament where HHS saw three conference opponents. Over the weekend the Ponies defeated the Browning Indians 25-21, 28-26 and 25-18. But in their next two matches, the Ponies lost to the Livingston Rangers in three games and lost to the Belgra...
As the playoffs continue, the competition grows stronger. And with the Class C 8-Man Chinook Sugarbeters and Class C Six-Man Big Sandy Pioneers making their way into the second round of the state football playoffs, both teams have a tough task at hand this weekend. Saturday at 1 p.m. both the Beeters and Pioneers will attempt to keep their seasons alive. The Beeters will take to the road and face the No. 1 Western Charlo Vikings. And the Pioneers will host the No. 3 Eastern Richey-Lambert Lions in Big Sandy. Last weekend in...
Though the Havre High volleyball team may not have ended its regular season schedule on a high note, the Blue Ponies are still excited and prepared to face the rest of the conference at the divisional tournament. Friday and Saturday, the Central A Blue Ponies will compete in Livingston for a conference title and hopefully a state tournament berth. HHS will first take on the No. 6 Browning Indians (0-10) on Friday at 12 p.m. And if the Ponies get past the Indians, they will face the No. 2 Livingston Rangers (7-3) on Saturday...
With the first weekend of the 2010 postseason in the books, two Hi-Line football teams still remain. On Saturday, the Northern C Six-Man Big Sandy Pioneers and North Star Knights competed in the first round of the state playoffs. And in the Class C 8-Man playoffs, the Chinook Sugarbeeters and Chester/J-I Hawks also competed in first round action. But with four Hi-Line teams making the cut before Saturday, only two made it out with their season in tact. The No. 1 Pioneers hosted the No. 4 Central C Stanford-Geyser Wolves and...
