Blue Ponies sweep in Malta

Sometimes winning a basketball game is as simple as making free throws and that’s exactly how the Havre High boys basketball team got into the win column Tuesday night in Malta.

The Blue Ponies actually did more than make free throws. In the first half, HHS shot nearly 50 percent from the field and built a 10-point advantage. However, in the second half, they maintained their lead with defense and three throws. That is what allowed the Ponies to survive a 3-of-20 effort from the field in the second half to beat Malta 55-45. The win was the third of the season for the Ponies, which impro...