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The last few weeks have been busy for Montana State University-Northern head coach Shawn Huse and the Light’s basketball program. Huse announced the signing of three new players, including local standout Jackson Nordboe of Chinook. Nordboe had offers to play at the next level from other schools, but he ultimately chose Northern because: "There is a lot of history and foundation there. My two aunts played for Northern (one basketball and one volleyball), and (I) hear stories a... Full story
Montana State University-Northern head women’s basketball coach Chris Mouat has landed two key recruits for next season, both with ties to Montana. Mouat has announced the signing of Addie Kiefer to join the Skylight program this fall. Kiefer is a 5-10 forward who recently completed a two-year career at North Idaho College. This season, Kiefer averaged 11.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. She had season-highs of 29 points and 17 rebounds. She was a Scenic West (Region 18) P... Full story
With the Northeast A Divisional Tournament fast approaching, the Havre High tennis teams took full advantage of the Mayfair Invitational last weekend, hosted by Billings Central. The Blue Ponies played in a bracketed tournament against almost all of the Eastern A, including division rivals like Miles City and Glendive. On the boys side, the Ponies excelled in doubles, as Carter Spangler and Max Spangler teamed up to finish third in the No. 1 doubles bracket. The duo lost a...
The Havre High softball team finished its home schedule with two wins at the Sixth Avenue Memorial Field. On Friday, the Ponies crushed Sidney 10-0 in five innings. Bree Hanson hit a homer for Havre. Havre was already up, 4-0 at that point. The Ponies also got four runs by RBI singles. Camille Keeley lead the team with three RBIs on three hits. Keeley now has 21 RBIs in 16 games played. Elle Verploegen dominated in the circle. She took a perfect game into the fifth inning,...
The Havre Northstars American Legion baseball team was anxious to get their 2024 season started. But, their home opener was going to be tough as the Northstars hosted the Great Falls AA Chargers last Sunday at Legion Field. And while it was tough sledding for the young Havre team, head coach Patch Wirtzberger's squad battled the AA Chargers in each game. In the opener, Havre dropped a tough 6-0 decision to the Chargers, who showed off some strong pitching as the Northstars...
Another home meet, another clean sweep for the Havre High track and field teams. On Saturday, the Blue Pony girls won the Havre Lions Invite at the Havre Middle School Track with 150 points, while the Havre boys scored 111 points to also win the final home meet of the 2024 season. In the boys meet, Brayden Kimblerling took second for the Ponies in the 100 meters, as well as second in the 200. Ciaran Courtnage also finished sixth in the 200. In the 400, Havre went 4-6, as...
It's been said: "All good things must come to an end" But for the last 18 years, few people contemplated the end of one of the greatest high school girls basketball coaching careers in modern Montana history. However, last week, that ending became a reality as Havre High head girls basketball coach Dustin Kraske announced he was stepping down as the most successful head basketball coach in Blue Pony history. After devoting so much time and energy to cultivating a true high sch...
As many of you know by now, the Havre Daily News will become the Havre Weekly News later this week. It will be a big change for everybody, including myself and how we do the sports stories. That change will also affect this column. And the main change will be the timing of it. So, as we navigate the changes that will come with transitioning to a weekly newspaper, this column will be an online only article for the foreseeable future. The published date won't change, and you...
The Havre High tennis teams have reached an exciting part of their season. Head Coach Jeff Miller's teams have just three weeks before the divisional tournament and that journey started last weekend in Glendive. The Ponies traveled east to face Hardin, Glendive, Miles City, Lewistown and Billings Central in duals over two days, and, the Ponies played really good tennis, no matter the scores. On Friday, the HHS girls lost to Hardin 6-0 and Miles City 6-0, and fell to Lewistown... Full story
It was another busy weekend for the Havre High softball team as the Blue Ponies traveled to the Bette Pasky Memorial Tournament to take on four fellow Class A stalwarts. Last Friday saw Havre fall to defending state champion Columbia Falls 11-4 in six innings. Havre quickly bounced back with a 7-4 win over Ronan. Elle Verploegen was spectacular on the mound, striking out 13 hitters, while Jersi Morse hit a homerun, and Rachel Jette and Camille Keeley each had multiple hits.... Full story
Another Class A track meet, another top finish for both the Havre High girls and boys track teams. On Saturday, the Blue Pony girls won the East Helena Invitational with 120 points, while the HHS boys were second with 117 points. For the Pony girls, it was their fifth straight win. Havre got a victory from Kaydence Reiter in the 100-meter dash, while Macy Brandon was second, and the duo did the same in the 200, while the Ponies also got a gold medal from Hailey Gingery in the... Full story
With spring weather looking better, the Havre High track and softball teams will hit the road for the final weekend of April. The Blue Pony track teams will be at a meet in East Helena Saturday, where the Ponies will see some Southwest A powers, as well as many Class B and C schools. Havre head coach Kari Filius' teams have been thriving, having swept several meets recently, and the Havre girls having won four meets in a row. The HHS girls are spurred on by sprinters like... Full story
The MSU-Northern wrestling team, of head coach Tyson Thivierge, recently added a great wrestler to the program in Ronan's Landon Bishop. Bishop was a three-time state placer and a 2024 state Class A champion at 170 pounds for the Chiefs. He's expected to compete in the upper weights for the Lights. Meanwhile, Rodeo Head Coach Doug Kallenberger recently announced the signing of Colter Froshaug to join the Lights program next year. Froshaug is 6-5 steer wrestler and team roper... Full story
The Havre Blue Pony tennis teams got a taste of the big-time Tuesday when the Blue Ponies traveled to Great Falls. Playing against Class AA powers Great Falls High and CMR, the Ponies were sharp, but still had some tough matches, as the Ponies boys lost to the Bison 5-3 and the Rustlers 7-1 while the HHS girls fell to the Rustlers 7-1 and tied the Bison 4-4. In the GFH dual, the Havre boys got wins at No. 1 doubles from Carter and Max Spangler, at No. 2 doubles by Reid Kato...
Spring takes a while to arrive in places like Havre. But the it finally does, one of the many things it signals is the start of Havre American Legion Baseball. And in 2024, the Havre Northstars are about to get it going. The Northstars, of head coach Patch Wirtzberger, are still a week away from officially opening the new season, and, they have intentionally downsized their schedule some this season but, still, the excitement for the new season and another summer on the diamon...
The Montana State University-Northern rodeo teams completed their second week of the spring season when the Lights and Skylights competed in the Miles Community College Rodeo last weekend in Miles City. In the first rodeo, the Lights and Skylights were sharp. In the women's all-around, senior Mikenna Schauer ended up finishing first with a score of 185. Schauer was also second place in the goat tying, coming in 13.7 seconds. Senior Garrett Cunningham was the average winner in...
The Havre High tennis teams not only caught a break in the weather, but the Blue Ponies caught a break in the schedule as well. Originally, HHS had this weekend off, but, it worked out that the Blue Ponies got to travel to Lewistown for a dual date with the Fergus High Golden Eagles. And the Blue Ponies took advantage of some great weather, as head coach Jeff Miller said his team had a great day. On the boys side, Havre dominated a short-handed Lewistown squad, as Jackson...
Another weekend, another great result for the Havre High track and field teams. The Blue Ponies went to Laurel for the Laurel Invitational this past Saturday, where the Pony girls won the meet with 121 points, finishing just ahead of the host Locomotives, while the Havre boys were third with 67 points. Laurel scored 169.5 points to finish first. In the HHS girls meet, the duo of Kaydence Reiter and Macy Brandon continued to shine in the sprints. Reiter finished second and...
With a pair of road wins in the Eastern A this weekend, the Havre High softball team made it a perfect 3-0 for the week. Havre was supposed to play Glendive Friday and Sidney Saturday, but instead, the Ponies played both Eastern A rivals Saturday in Sidney. And head coach Tony Vigliotti's team made it a clean road sweep. Havre beat the host Eagles 12-2 in game one. The Ponies exploded for six runs in the fourth inning, and the Eagles never caught up. Ainslee Courtnage and...
Montana State University-Northern head volleyball coach Jerry Wagner is hot on the recruiting trail. Wagner has announced the signing of Brooklyn Minden to join the Skylights program next year. "I'm excited to announce the signing of Brooklyn Minden (position L/DS) to the Skylights volleyball program." said coach Wagner. "Brooklyn's experience, athletic ability and volleyball skill set strengthens our team in all phases of the game. Her ball control, serving and defense are ke...
The Havre High tennis and track teams will return to competition this weekend, weather permitting. The Blue Pony boys and girls track teams are scheduled to travel to Laurel for the Laurel Invitational. The meet will feature a large portion of the Eastern A, as well as area schools from Class B and C. The Laurel Invite will provide some great competition for the Blue Ponies, who are coming off back-to-back wins last week. Both the Havre High boys and girls teams swept titles...
by Montana Sports Information The maroon team rushed for three touchdowns and added another on defense to come away with a 35-7 win over the silver team in the annual GSA Grizzly Spring Game on a picture-perfect evening under sunny Missoula skies last Saturday night. Montana posted highlights for both teams on both sides of the ball and plenty of minutes for every man on the roster, giving the sizeable crowd plenty to be excited about in the upcoming season. The Grizzlies pack...
The Havre High softball team didn't take long to get back to its winning ways. On Tuesday, the Blue Ponies took on the Glasgow Scotties, and came away with a 10-0 shutout win at the Sixth Avenue Memorial Field in Havre. As usual, Elle Verploegen was outstanding in the circle for the Ponies as she struck out 13 Scotties on her way to a 4-hit shutout victory. Havre was equally as good at the plate. Camille Keeley and Ainsley Courtnage belted homeruns for the Ponies, while Jersi...
The weather was great for golf last weekend, and though it's taking a turn for the worse in Havre this week, league golf is still on the horizon. Tonight, the Prairie Farms Men's League will hold its annual meeting. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the Club House at Prairie Farms. All teams should be represented if possible. Beaver Creek Golf Course has already held its Men's League meeting. I'll take this time to remind all league secretaries to please send me any...
The Montana State University-Northern rodeo teams made their spring debut with a three-day trip to the Montana State University Rodeo in Bozeman. The rodeo, hosted by the Montana State Bobcats, is one of the biggest collegiate rodeos on the circuit each season, and the Lights and Skylights made a big splash. In the first rodeo, Northern's women finished with 255 points, good enough for third place, while the Lights scored 80 points and finished seventh. Ethan Frasier took...
