Shorthanded Blue Ponies finish strong in the Mining City

After placing fifth at the season opening Havre Invitational, the Havre High wrestling team was prepared for one of the biggest competitions of the year, the Mining City Duals at the Butte Civic Center, which took place last Friday and Saturday.

The Blue Ponies had a rough first day, losing to Billings Senior 52-10, falling to Columbia Falls 39-35 and losing to Glacier 39-34. But, the second day went a lot better for Havre, who beat Missoula Sentinel 33-33 for criteria and won over Helena High 45-30.

HHS head coach Beau LaSalle was proud of his teams efforts throughout the weekend.

"We wrestle...