High school hoops begins full tilt this weekend

Winter sports are here. And to see them in December is a welcome sight. After all, the winter sports season didn’t begin last year until after the new year because of adjustments made due to the pandemic.

However, the new high school basketball season started with a smattering of games last weekend and will really catch fire this week.

Preseason tournaments are on tap all over the place, including in Billings where the All-American Indian Shootout will be held Thursday through Saturday inside First Interstate Bank Arena at the Metra.

The event takes the place of the Native American Cla...