Northstars split conference opener against Lewistown

After 13 non-conference games to start the season, the Havre Northstars American Legion baseball club finally got their conference season started with a doubleheader against the Lewistown Redbirds at Legion Field Tuesday night. Not only did the Northstars split the night against their opponent, but they impressed Havre head coach Patch Wirtzberger with their focus in their first conference games.

"We were very focused throughout the day," Wirtzberger said. "Very focused at-bats throughout the day that kept us in both ball games."

Havre came into the night after losing two straight games to the...