This week is it. It's what all the hard work, all the time spent in horrible weather, and all the long bus trips has all been for. For three Havre High tennis players, 2023 has come down to two days in Missoula.

Thursday and Friday, HHS seniors Courtney Burchard and Cat Kaftan, and junior Carter Spangler will compete in the Class A state tennis tournament at Fort Missoula. And after a long season of ups and downs, the three Ponies are just looking to finish on a high note.

For Spangler, who placed third at last weekend's Northeast A in singles, it's his second straight trip to the state m...