West steps down as Pony boys coach

Havre High head boys basketball coach Mark West has decided to step down from the position after three seasons at the Blue Pony helm.

West guided the 2004 Blue Ponies to an 18-7 overall record this past winter. Havre captured the Central A divisional championship in Butte and also brought home the third- place trophy from the Class A state tournament in Belgrade.

"The main reason that I decided to do this now is time," he said. "Coaching two sports basically takes up an entire year and it is very demanding.

"My daughters have two years of school left and this will enable me to get to spend mor...