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  • Havre High netters head to Cut Bank for big duals

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 11, 2024

    The Havre High tennis teams have a big weekend ahead - for a number of reasons. When the Blue Ponies play in Cut Bank Friday and Saturday at the Class A Duals, it will be just their third event of a season that's already a third of the way over. And considering Havre doesn't have an event on the calendar next weekend, the reps the Ponies will get in Cut Bank this weekend will be huge. Add to that, Havre will be battling four Class A rivals this weekend in Cut Bank, as the...

  • From tee to green: Dave, we are going to miss you so much

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 9, 2024

    This may only be my second local golf report of 2024, but it's one I've been thinking about for quite some time. And it's with a heavy heart I write this few words. However, I feel beyond compelled to do so. This column is dedicated to Dave Greenwood. We lost Dave this past winter. And for me, Dave's passing stirred many emotions and many memories, as I'm sure it did for many of you. Many of you will remember Dave for his long-standing association with Northern Montana...

  • Lights land impact guard from Mendocino

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 9, 2024

    The Montana State University-Northern men's basketball team has landed its second big recruit this spring. MSU-N head coach Shawn Huse has announced the signing of 6-3 guard Jack Reardon of Munster, Indiana. After a highly successful career at Mendocino Community College two years ago, he spent last season at NCAA Division II Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. While at Mendocino under long-time successful coach Billy Offill, Reardon was named 1st Team in the...

  • Blue Ponies dominate in Lewistown

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 8, 2024

    It was an impressive road trip for the Havre High track and field teams. Last Thursday, the Blue Ponies nearly swept the Fergus Invitational in Lewistown. The Havre girls won the meet, while the Blue Pony boys came in second. Individually, the Ponies got great performances all the way around. On the girls side, Kaydance Reiter won the 100 and 200 meter-dashes. Reiter ran a 12.77, which was 0.7 seconds off her record-pace that she set back in 2022. After getting a...

  • Ponies crush Eagles, Saturday games postponed

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 8, 2024

    They didn't get to make their home debut Saturday, but the Havre High softball team was still able to keep rolling. Last Thursday, the Ponies traveled to Lewistown for a rivalry game with the Fergus Golden Eagles. And even on the Eagles' turf, they were no match for the Ponies, of head coach Tony Vigliotti, as Havre rolled to a 14-3 Eastern A win. On the mound, Elle Verploegen was spectaculair again, allowing just three runs on seven hits, while striking out five Eagles for...

  • Ponies look to build momentum on the diamond

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 5, 2024

    Off to a hot start, the Havre High fastpitch softball team is wishing it would stay hot outside. That's because, weather permitting, the Blue Ponies have a chance to keep a good thing going this weekend. The Ponies are slated to make their home debut this Saturday against Miles City, but the forecast isn't looking great for that. But first, Havre is set to travel to Lewistown today to battle arch rival Fergus on a conference matchup. Head coach Tony Vigliotti's Blue Ponies...

  • Former Blue Pony to rodeo at MSU-Northern

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 5, 2024

    Another local standout will be competing for the Montana State University-Northern Rodeo Team. Montana State University-Northern head rodeo coach Doug Kallenberger has announced the signing of rodeo standout Kyla Burchard to join the Skylights program next year. Burchard is barrel racer, who also competes in goat tying, breakaway roping and team roping. Burchard attended school at Havre High, where she was a state qualifier all four years of competition. Burchard not only was...

  • MSU-Northern holds athletics banquet

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 5, 2024

    The 11th annual MSU-Northern Athletics banquet was held Wednesday night at the SUB Balllroom. The night honored athletes from the 2023-24 sports calendar. Coaches from all of the MSU-N teams spoke about their seasons in front of a large crowd. The Outstanding Athlete Award for each sport was announced during the banquet. For the Lights football team, senior linebacker Dylan Wampler was honored. The volleyball team selected junior middle blocker Alana Graves. Junior Jaden Koon...

  • Ponies looking to hold court at home

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 4, 2024

    They only get one chance, so the Havre High tennis teams are hoping the weather report is wrong. Despite the bad weather forecast, Havre is set to host the 2024 Havre Invitational Tennis Tournament Friday and Saturday at the Bill Vaughey Memorial Tennis Courts and the courts at Montana State University-Northern. The Blue Ponies, led by second-year head coach Jeff Miller, are coming off their season-opening meet in Cut Bank two weeks ago, where seniors Carter Spangler, Reid...

  • Busy week of track and field lies ahead

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 4, 2024

    The Havre High track teams will be part of what should be a very big weekend for track and field in the coverage area. Today, the Blue Ponies, of head coach Kari Filius, are in Lewistown for the Fergus Invitational, which is part of a two-meet week for the Blue Ponies. Havre made its season debut last week in Frenchtown, which was an impromptu trip for the Ponies after their first two meets got canceled. And HHS looked strong as the Pony girls were in second, led by Kaydence...

  • Verploegen to play at University of Mary

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 2, 2024

    She's been working towards this goal for a long time. And while her final season of girls fastpitch softball in high school is just getting started, Havre Blue Pony Elle Verploegen now knows exactly what she'll be doing with her collegiate career. Last week, Verploegen, a senior at HHS, signed to play softball at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. Verploegen is a four-year varsity player for the Blue Ponies, of head coach Tony Vigliotti. She's been the starting...

  • Pony thinclads get their season started

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 2, 2024

    Last week, the Havre High track teams got a shot at competing for the first time this spring. After a couple of cancellations, Havre made the long trek to an invitational meet in Frenchtown last Thursday. The Havre girls were led by star sprinter Kaydence Reoter, who win the 100 and 200 meters. Macy Brandon was stellar as well, finishing second in the 200 and width in the 100. The Havre girls also won the 4x100 relay. The team was made up of Reiter, Brandon, Macee May, and Kya...

  • Local Golf Report: Welcome Back Golfers, I'm Back too

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 2, 2024

    I know, bad weather is returning to Havre. Even though it's been a year since we moved away, trust me, I look at Havre's weather every single day. So I know, that while April is here, winter isn't letting go just yet. Still, because we've now turned to April, it's time to bring back my local golf report. As you all know, I'm playing golf in Denver now, but, I still want to work diligently to bring you your local golf report every week between now and Halloween. And there's a...

  • Havre Daily All Hi-Line Girls Team

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 2, 2024

    Another year of high school girls basketball has come and gone, and it was another exciting year of hoops on the Hi-Line. From the dominant Havre High girls, to Chinook's run to Class B and a resurgent Big Sandy squad, the Hi-Line was well represented when it comes to girls high school basketball. And the 2024 All Hi-Line Girls Team reflects that. This year's team is composed of six repeats, as well as newcomers and players from across all three classes. Amaya Jarvis, Havre A...

  • Extreme Bares and Broncs returns to Havre this weekend

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 29, 2024

    A staple of springtime in Havre is the MSU-Northern PRCA Extreme Bares and Broncs Challenge. And it returns to the Bigger Better Barn this weekend. MSU-Northern head coach Doug Kallenberger is appreciative of the funds that are raised from the rodeo each year, which goes to help the MSU-N Rodeo Team. And the Lights and Skylights are about to kick off their 2024 spring season. Northern has three Big Sky Region rodeos on the slate this spring, starting with the Montana State...

  • Ponies win season debut at Miles City 

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 29, 2024

    The Havre High softball team was a week late in getting their season started. But when the Blue Ponies did, they started off in style. Head coach Tony Vigliotti's team opened the 2024 campaign with a 13-0 win at Miles City on Thursday afternoon. Havre dominated the game from start to finish on its way to a 1-0 record. The Blue Ponies will now have Easter weekend off. Next up for the Ponies is a trip to Lewistown April 5, followed by a rematch with Miles City April 6 in...

  • From the Fringe … Spring has sprung, and it's about time

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 29, 2024

    There really is nothing like the end of winter in Havre and on the Hi-Line. Sure, it can, and will still snow, and it will still get cold up there from time to time. But anyone who lives, or has lived, in Havre can attest that the return of spring just means more to us then it does to many people across the country. It means more because winter’s, mild or rough, are long and exhausting in Havre, and in most of Montana. And when you finally see that light at the end of the tunn...

  • Emily Bird signs with MSU-N volleyball

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 28, 2024

    The Montana State University-Northern volleyball team is building toward a new season - a season that's not that far off. MSU-N head volleyball coach Jerry Wagner has announced the signing of Broadwater High School standout Emily Bird to join the Skylights program next year. "I'm absolutely thrilled to have Emily Bird sign with the MSU-Northern Skylights volleyball program," coach Wagner said. "The signing of Emily, along with recent signee Macy Uffelman, makes our 2024...

  • Skylights honored for academic success

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 28, 2024

    Five Montana State University-Northern women's basketball players have received NAIA Scholar Athlete Awards. Senior Sydney Hansen is from Big Timber and studying elementary education. Senior ShaAnn Danelson is from Scobey and studying business and health promotions. Senior Ryley Kehr is from Columbia Falls and studying elementary education and small business management. Junior Shyan Krass is from Hogeland and studying agricultural technology and small business management....

  • Blue Ponies win on Cut Bank's indoor courts

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 26, 2024

    Thanks to a purchase former Cut Bank legendary head coach Jim Gregg made decades ago, the Havre High tennis teams usually get to make their season debut no matter the weather. And while the weather was atrocious outside this past weekend, the Ponies, along with Cut Bank and Conrad, got their tennis season started on the indoor courts in the Cut Bank Gymnasium. And Havre did quite well, too. The Blue Pony boys beat Cut Bank 4-3 in the opening dual, with the doubles teams Carter...

  • Skylights ink NCAA DII transfer

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 26, 2024

    The recruiting season has fully begun for the Montana State University-Northern Skylights. Northern women's basketball coach Chris Mouat has announced the signing of Emma Wass to join the Skylight program this fall. Wass, a 6-0 post player, will have one year of eligibility remaining. She played the past three seasons at NCAA Division II Alaska-Fairbanks, and will earn a degree in sports management. "Emma is a great addition for us. She understands how to play with her back...

  • Class A boys, AA girls take H.I.T, titles

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 25, 2024

    The 37th Hi-Line Invitational Tournament concluded Saturday evening at MSU-Northern. Inside the Armory Gymnasium, the Class AA girls defeated the Class A girls in the title game by a score of 98-76, while the Class A boys defeated the AA boys 97-89 for the championship. The girls consolation game went to the Class B girls, who defeated Class C by a score of 81-78. The boys consolation game went to Class B, who defeated Class C by a score of 108-93. The co-MVP’s of the girls d...

  • Havre tracksters poised for big things this season

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 22, 2024

    The Havre High track and field program has been growing every year under head coach Kari Filius. And the Blue Ponies are hoping this spring is the culmination of all that growth as the Ponies are loaded on both teams. The HHS girls team is led by a talented group of returns in all events, including Clara Haslem, Britton Elliot, Clara Laird and Kyanna Jarvis as seniors. Junior Macee May and sprinter Kaydence Reieter will also be huge point-getters for the Ponies, as will...

  • Ponies will again be tough on the diamond

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 22, 2024

    Editor’s note: This version corrects the name of Blue Pony girls fastpitch team member Selah Dawson. Spring can be late arriving to Havre. But, whether spring is truly here or not, spring sports are and that includes the return of Havre High girls fastpich softball. The Blue Ponies are once again led by longtime head coach Tony Vigliotti, and the 2024 squad returns to the diamond as the Eastern A champions from 2023. HHS is hoping to make a similar run again this season. And w...

  • H.I.T. returns to the Armory Gymnasium

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 21, 2024

    It's that time again. It's time for the best high school boys and girls basketball players in the Treasure State to return to Havre. It's time for the Hi-Line Invitational Tournament. The 37th Annual H.I.T. starts today and runs through Saturday night at the Armory Gymnasium. The MSU-Northern men's and women's basketball programs will be hosting the 37th Annual Hi-Line Invitational Tournament. The H.I.T. features some of Montana's top high school talent on all-star teams from...

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