Important high school dates approaching

The weather is getting hot. The dog days of August are here. But it won't be long before high school athletes are taking to the practice fields and the gymnasiums around Montana and on the Hi-Line.

The first official date on the MHSA calendar is Aug. 12. That is when high school golf is allowed to begin practicing.

The Havre High golf team will have a new head coach this season, and the Blue Ponies will also host a pair of varsity meets in Havre this fall.

The Class A and Class AA golf seasons can officially begin regular competition on Aug. 16.

Aug. 13 is another big day for high prep athlete...