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This past weekend, the Montana State University-Northern rodeo teams began the spring portion of their season with a pair of rodeos in Bozeman hosted by Montana State University. In the first rodeo, both the MSU-N men’s and women’s teams finished third in their rodeos. In the second rodeo, the MSU-N women’s team finished second while the MSU-N men’s team took third. In the first rodeo, the MSU-N men’s team took third with 480 total points. MSU took first with 615 total poi...
This past Saturday at the Havre Middle School Track, the Cal Wearley Memorial Track Meet made its return. Many teams from across the Hi-Line came to compete against one on another across several events. But at the end of the day, the Havre High track and field teams reigned supreme as both the HHS boys and girls teams took first in their meets. "We had a really good day. We had several kids qualify for state with some marks in the jumps and in some of the distance runs," HHS...
The best of the best track and field athletes from across the Hi-Line gathered at the Havre Middle School Track this past Saturday to compete in the Cal Wearley Memorial Track Meet. Over the course of the day, athletes from Fort Benton, Chinook, Big Sandy, Turner, Box Elder, Harlem, Rocky Boy, Chester-Joplin-Inverness, North Star and Hays-Lodge Pole showcased their skills and talents. In the girls track meet, Chinook finished third with 43 total points. Hallie Neibauer had a...
After a strong start to the season, the Havre High softball team returned to the field this past Saturday with a pair of games against Hardin and Lockwood in Billings. The day started with a 9-6 loss to Hardin, but the Blue Ponies rebounded with an 18-5 win over Lockwood. While the day yielded mixed results for the Ponies, HHS head coach Tony Vigliotti was satisfied with their trip to Billings. “Overall, I’m pretty happy. It was a long day down and back to Billings for a cou...
The Montana State University-Northern football team is now several weeks into its spring ball practice sessions. Over those weeks, the Lights have focused on conditioning and learning plays in order to prepare for the season. But MSU-N head coach Jerome Souers believes their biggest accomplishment this spring has been building a culture. "The leadership structure is really starting to shape up. Guys are starting to step up and they're demanding more of each other and holding...
Coming into this spring, the Havre High softball team is looking to defend its Northeast A Divisional title and advance to the state tournament once again. If the Blue Ponies are going to do that, they will need players such as Elle Verploegen to have a strong season. As she heads into her junior year with the Ponies, Verploegen expects them to do well once again. "This season, we have a great team. We have a lot of seniors this year," Verploegen said. "I think we have a chanc...
After a solid career with the Havre Northstars American Legion baseball club, Brody Nanini plans to continue his baseball journey at Yakima Valley Community College. After visiting the campus and its facilities in Yakima, Washington, Nanini believed the program was right for him. "The big selling point for him was the opportunity at playing time in a really competitive league," said Jake Eldridge, Nanini's head coach on the Havre High football team and assistant coach on the N...
After a long and cold winter, the Havre High track and fields finally began the season with the Wibaux Invitational in Glendive this past Friday. In their first meet this spring, the Blue Ponies competed well as the HHS boys team took first in its meet while the HHS girls team finished fourth in its meet. "It was a really good first meet for us. We had a lot of really good performances and I'm really proud of all of them," HHS head coach Kari Filius said. "We just had a lot...
After several weeks of delay, the Havre High softball team finally began the season with a doubleheader against Cut Bank at Sixth Avenue Memorial Field this past Saturday. In their first action of the year, the Blue Ponies looked strong with a 10-0 win and a 22-0 win. Along with how well they played, HHS head coach Tony Vigliotti was happy to finally get the season started. "It was nice to be on the softball field. It was a beautiful day," Vigliotti said. "Offensively, I...
For the lone time this season, the Havre High tennis teams competed at home over weekend. At the Bill Vaughey Memorial Tennis Courts, the Blue Ponies competed in three duals against Glendive Friday and then competed in a dual against Cut Bank Saturday. In their only home competition of the season, HHS head coach Jeff Miller believes the Ponies did well. "Overall, I thought everyone played well. We took a lot of steps forward but still have lots to work on," Miller said. "With...
After several weeks waitng to start the season, the Havre High tennis teams will finally play at home at the Bill Vaughey Memorial Tennis Courts this weekend with duals against Glendive and Cut Bank. Since the Blue Ponies are still early in their season, HHS head coach Jeff Miller hopes to use these duals to further determine their lineup for this season. "This week, we'll have everybody back, all of our varsity players and whatnot, so we're just trying to iron out who will...
Like many teams on the Hi-Line, the Havre High track and field teams have seen their season get delayed by wintry weather. However, the Blue Ponies will finally compete this spring when they head to Glendive today to compete in the Wibaux Invitational. After so many delays, HHS head coach Kari Filius is happy to see the Ponies out there this spring. "We just need a competition to see where we are, so I just hope everybody can perform as well as they can," Filius said. "We...
After several weeks of delays, the Havre High softball team is hoping to finally begin the season this weekend with the Fergus Tournament in Lewistown. Frigid weather has prevented the Blue Ponies from playing at all this spring, so HHS head coach Tony Vigliotti looks forward to finally seeing his players compete this weekend. "It's going to be nice to get outside and get our feet on some dirt and our feet on some grass and get some live at bats," Vigliotti said. "We're...
Wednesday afternoon at Tilleman Field, the Montana State University-Northern football team continued spring ball with another practice session. As the Lights continue to get themselves ready for the fall season, MSU-N head coach Jerome Souers believes they are on the right track. "We're progressing according to plan," Souers said. "What I've really enjoyed watching is their attitude. They're having fun playing a game that they love and that's the kind of culture that we...
While the Havre High tennis teams have a new face at head coach this season, many veteran players will return to lead the program. One of those veterans is senior Conner McKay, who is looking forward to hitting the courts one last time this spring with the Blue Ponies. "I'm looking forward to getting outside and playing in good weather," McKay said. "Just playing matches and having fun with it and going on trips. That's what I'm excited for." McKay's journey in tennis began...
While the college football season is still far away, the Montana State University-Northern football team is already preparing with spring ball this month. On Monday at Tilleman Field, the Lights held another practice to begin the second week of spring ball. At the end of the session, MSU-N head coach Jerome Souers said he believes the Lights are on the right track. "Offensively, we looked better today. It was a lot smoother," Souers said. "We're teaching things we haven't had...
After a solid start to the season, the Havre High tennis teams had another strong performance as they competed in the Conrad Meet Saturday. As the Blue Ponies continue to get into a rhythm to start the season, HHS head coach Jeff Miller has liked what he has seen so far. “I thought everyone played really well,” Miller said. “I’ve seen a lot of improvement from just the previous week in Cut Bank. A lot of steps forward. I thought everyone played really great.” Over the course o...
Last weekend, the PRCA Extreme Bares and Broncs Challenge returned to Havre. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, several riders showcased their talent at the rodeo, which is a fundraiser for Montana State University-Northern Rodeo teams. At the end of the weekend, Jacek Frost took first in the bareback riding event with 89 points. With his first-place finish, Frost won $3,863 in earnings and moved up to 17th in the PRCA standings. Jayco Roper took second in the event with...
As temperatures get warmer, local sports fans are probably hoping to get out and enjoy some spring sports. However, the lingering effects of a frigid winter have prevented the Havre High softball team and the Havre High track and field teams from beginning their seasons this spring. The HHS softball team has had its spring season delayed on multiple occasions already. Late last month, the Blue Ponies were hoping to get some play in with the Billings Central Jamboree. However,...
Heading into its second year under head coach Jerome Souers, the Montana State University-Northern football team will look to take that next step as a program in order to begin competing in the Frontier Conference. The next step in that journey for the Lights will be their spring ball sessions, which began earlier this week. Over the next few weeks, the Lights will look to use spring ball to get the ball rolling on their preparation for the fall season. "Everything we're...
As the calendar turns to April, the Havre High tennis teams will continue the season with the Conrad Meet this Saturday. After a solid showing at the Cut Bank Invite, the Blue Ponies will look to play well again early this season. On the singles side for the boys, netters such as Carter Spangler, Callen Stoner, Mason Kinsella and Carter Chagnon went undefeated in the first meet of the season and will look to continue to do that this weekend. In doubles, the duo of Tre Gary...
Last weekend, the Havre Lions Swim Team competed in a swim meet. Over the course of the weekend, several Havre and Great Falls swimmers performed well. In the mixed 400 SC Meter Freestyle, Havre’s Liliana Smith took first with a time of 5:36. She also performed well in the 11 SC Meter Breaststroke on Saturday with a time of 1:35.25. In the 50 SC Meter Butterfly, Smith recorded a time of 37.81. She posted a time of 1:25.06 in the 100 SC Meter Butterfly and recorded a time of 43.76 in the 50 SC Meter Breaststroke. Olivia Ericks...
As the calendar finally turns to spring, the high school track and field season will soon make its return. The Havre High track and field teams are excited to get going this spring as they look to continue building as a program under second-year head coach Kari Filius. "I hope that we can pick up where we left off. Last year, we had a really good year and I hope that our excitement and experience we had last year will carry over and have more people meeting those standards,"...
While most high school sports on the Hi-Line are done by the spring, that does not mean there is nothing for local athletes to compete in and for local fans to watch. Some of the best athletes on the Hi-Line will compete in track and field this spring. Over the next couple months, athletes from Fort Benton, Chinook, Big Sandy, Box Elder, North Star, Chester-Joplin-Inverness, Turner, Rocky Boy and Harlem will compete against one another to determine who is the best on the Hi-Li...
The Hi-Line Invitational Tournament made its return to Havre this past weekend and local basketball fans were in for a treat. At Armory Gymnasium, some of the best high school girls basketball players in the state of Montana competed in the 36th edition of the all-star tournament. The all-star players played in teams representing each class in high school basketball in Montana: Class AA, Class A, Class B and Class C. There were many great games through the weekend, but...
