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The 1961 Havre High state championship football team.

In places like Havre, nothing brings a town together like the game of football. And for that matter, nothing brings a town together like state championship in high school football.

The Havre High School Blue Pony football team will start its season on Saturday at Blue Pony Stadium in Havre. And during halftime of the Pony/Whitefish season-opening rivalry game, the 1961 Class A State Champion Ponies will be honored.

About 16 individuals from the former team are expected to be present on Saturday. The then roster of 30 athletes included se...