One Nation, Under God

Articles written by Pierre Bibbs


Sorted by date  Results 1 - 25 of 2418

  • The Lady Mavericks Earn State C Title

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Mar 13, 2024

    The North Country Mavericks basketball team's 2024 State C campaign concluded the same way that it did in 2023, with a Class C State Title! The Lady Mavericks, a co-op consisting of Saco, Whitewater, and Hinsdale high school students, won their second consecutive title by defeating the Roy-Winifred Outlaws 62-31 in the State C Championship on Saturday, March 9, at the Pacific Steel and Recycling Arena in Great Falls. The North Country Mavericks played in the first game of the girls' tournament a...

  • M-ettes Fight Hard, Take Down Falcons, but Fall in Consolation Semis

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Mar 13, 2024

    The Malta M-ette basketball team's 2024 campaign ended much like their last two outings, in the State B Consolation Semifinals. The team picked up a win in the opening round of the 2024 State B Girls Basketball Tournament in Billings on Thursday, March 7, as they defeated the Florence-Carlton Falcons 48-43. The M-ettes fell to the Missoula Loyola Breakers 56-46 in the semifinals. The Breakers went on to lose the state championship game to the Baker Spartans on Saturday, March 9. Malta went on to...

  • M-ettes Defy Doubters, Earn Fifth Northern B Title

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Mar 6, 2024

    The Malta M-ettes earned their fifth consecutive Northern B Divisional Championship last Saturday, March 2, as the M-ettes defeated the Poplar Indians 47-40. Malta will face the Florence-Carlton Lady Falcons, the third seed out of the Western Divisional on Thursday, March 7, in the opening round of the State B Girls Basketball Tournament. State will be held in Billings at MetraPark First Interstate Arena in Billings from Thursday to Saturday, March 9. "It feels amazing," M-ette sophomore Neva...

  • Lady Mavericks Earn Chance To Defend Title at State

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Mar 6, 2024

    The North Country Mavericks won their second consecutive Eastern C Divisional crown on Saturday, March 2, as they defeated the Plentywood LadyCats 55-23 in the Eastern C Championship game in Glasgow. To reach the championship game, the Lady Mavs defeated the Savage Lady Warriors 66-16 in the opening round of the tournament on Thursday, February 29 and Bainville 52-21 in the semifinals on Friday, March 1. In winning the divisional title, the Lady Mavericks have also earned a chance to defend...

  • Season Ends for Mustangs at Northern B Divisional

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 28, 2024

    The 2024 season came to an abrupt end last Saturday night as the Malta Mustangs basketball team fell to the Glasgow Scotties in the 2024 Northern B Divisional Consolation Finals 70-68 in Malta. It was a bitter end for the Mustangs who went 2-2 last weekend, first winning their opening game against the Chinook Sugarbeeters 86-43 on Thursday, February 22, and then falling 54-51 to the Fairview Warriors in the semifinals on Friday, February 23. To qualify for the consolation finals, Malta defeated...

  • M-ettes, Mavs, and Lady Mavs Head To Divisionals This Week

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 28, 2024

    Three Phillips County basketball teams will be competing in their respective divisional tournament this week. The North Country Mavericks and Lady Mavericks will head east to Glasgow for the 2024 Eastern C Divisional Tournament. The boys tournament is set to start at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, while the girls tournament starts on Thursday, February 29, at noon. The Malta M-ettes will head west to Conrad for the 2024 Northern B Girls' Tournament that is set to start at 1:30 p.m. Only two...

  • Malta Mustangs Earn District Title, Defend Homecourt at Northern B

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 21, 2024

    The Malta Mustangs Basketball Team won their first 2B District Championship since 2021 in Wolf Point, as they defeated the Poplar Indians 55-45 in the 2B title game on Saturday, February 17. To reach the championship game, Malta defeated the Fairview Warriors 67-55 in the semifinals on Thursday, February 15. Malta High School will host the 2024 Northern B Divisional Tournament starting on February 22. The tourney will conclude on Saturday, February 24, unless there is a need for a challenge...

  • Lady Mavericks Earn Fourth Straight District Title

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 21, 2024

    The North Country Lady Mavericks basketball team won their fourth straight 3C District title last Saturday night in Glasgow. The defending 2023 State C Champions defeated the Scobey Lady Spartans 49-27 in the 3C Title Match. To reach the championship, the Lady Mavericks defeated the Lustre Christian Lady Lions 58-21 in the semifinals. The Lady Mavericks will face the Savage Warriors on Thursday, February 28, in the first round of the 2024 Eastern C Divisional Tournament set to be held in Glasgow...

  • M-ettes 4-Peat the 2B Title

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 21, 2024

    The Malta M-ette basketball team won their fourth straight 2B District Championship last Saturday Night in Wolf Point. "It feels really good," sophomore Neva Jacobson said. "That is four years in a row. We just had a good environment and I think that helped us win it." The environment was both hostile and encouraging for the M-ettes, who had nearly every team in the 2B District cheering against them. "It kind of felt like everybody was against us except for Malta," Junior Kelbie Nelson said. "Bu...

  • Mavericks Earn Spot in Eastern C Divisional

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 21, 2024

    The North Country Maverick boys basketball team has punched their ticket to the Eastern C Divisional in Glasgow starting on Wednesday, February 28. The Mavericks earned the fourth seed in the Eastern C, by going 2-2 at the 3C District Tournament last weekend in Glasgow. "It feels awesome!" Maverick Head Coach Haakon Fredrickson said about making it to Divisionals. "Very rewarding after the work they put in over the summer and throughout the season. The boys played a ton of basketball over the...

  • Coyotes Compete Hard in 3C District Tournament, but Season Ends

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 21, 2024

    The 2023-24 season came to an end for the Dodson Coyotes basketball team last Friday in Glasgow, at the 2024 District 3C Tournament. The Coyotes fell in the first round to the Circle Wildcats 72-64 on Wednesday, February 14. Dodson bounced back to eliminate the Frazer Bearcubs 79-36 in the first round of consolation on Thursday, February 15. The Coyotes' season ended with a 57-45 loss to the North Country Mavericks, who qualified for the Eastern C Divisional Tournament by defeating Dodson. In...

  • Lady Coyotes Fall in District Tourney, Defeat Nashua In Consolation

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 21, 2024

    The season ended for the Lady Coyotes at the District 3C Tournament last Friday, February 16, in Glasgow. The Lady Coyotes did make some noise on the way out, defeating the Nashua Lady Porcupines 44-23 in the first round of consolation games on Thursday, February 15. Dodson fell 60-13 to the Circle Wildcats in the first round of the tournament on Wednesday, February 14. They fell to the Lustre Christian Lady Lions 61-19 the day after their win over Nashua. Jazlyn KillEagle led Dodson in their...

  • Schipman Earns 138 Title at State; Mears Fourth, Stiles Sixth

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 14, 2024

    Malta-Whitewater has a new champion! On Saturday, February 12, MHS junior Kohner "Chaka" Schipman became the Malta/Whitewater Mustang wrestling team's latest state champion after defeating Poplar's Navarjo Escarcega 3-1 in the championship round of the 138 pound weight class at the 2024 State B-C Wrestling Tournament in Billings. "It feels awesome," Schipman told the PCN. "It has been my dream since I was a little kid, just to win state. I'm just proud. This is great." Schipman has been wrestlin...

  • Lady Mavs, Lady Coyotes Head to Postseason

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 14, 2024

    The North Country Lady Mavericks and Dodson Lady Coyotes basketball teams are heading to the postseason! The teams will head into this weekend's 3C District Tournament at Glasgow High School on opposite sides of the bracket. North Country enters as the regular season conference champions at 18-0 (12-0 in the conference) and Dodson was sixth in the conference with a 5-12 record (2-10 in the 3C conference) The tournament is set to start on Wednesday, February 14, and conclude on Saturday,...

  • Malta Teams Both First in 2B Conference

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 14, 2024

    The Malta Mustangs and M-ettes varsity basketball teams ended the regular season with matching 2B Conference Titles thanks to their undefeated play against their respective foe in the district. The Mustangs are 16-2 overall (10-0 in 2B games), with those loses against Havre and Fergus, both Class A teams. The M-ettes had a record of 11-7 (10-0 in 2B games). Both teams have earned a first round bye in the 2024 District 2B Tournament that is set to start on Wednesday February 14. Mustangs The...

  • Mavericks and Coyotes Head to 3C Tourney

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 14, 2024

    The Dodson Coyotes (6-11) and North Country Mavericks (7-11) are hoping to be one of the four District 3C teams to punch their ticket to the Eastern C Divisional starting on Wednesday, February 28, in Glasgow. To do so, the teams will compete in the 2024 District 3C Tournament set to start in Glasgow on Wednesday, February 14. The Mavericks start their 3C tourney outing against the (6-12) Nashua Porcupines who they defeated 45-36 in their regular season finale in Nashua on Saturday, February...

  • Schipman Wins Eastern B/C 138 Title; Seven Wrestlers Heading to State

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 7, 2024

    The Malta/Whitewater Mustangs wrestling team is sending seven athletes to the 2024 State B/C Wrestling Tournament this weekend in Billings at the Metrapark First Interstate Arena. The competition is set to start at 8:50 a.m. on Friday, February 9, with the Parade of Athletes and will conclude after the championship round on Saturday, February 10. Malta competed at the 2024 Eastern B/C Tournament last weekend in Wolf Point. Ten of Malta's 14 wrestlers placed in the top eight, but given the new...

  • M-ettes Defeat Lady Scotties and Lady Wolves, Lose to Lady Golden Eagles

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 7, 2024

    The Malta M-ettes went 2-1 last week as they defeated the Glasgow Lady Scotties 57-43 on Thursday, February 1, and the Wolf Point Lady Wolves 58-40 in Malta on Friday, February 2. They fell 53-46 to the Fergus Lady Golden Eagles on Saturday, February 3. Malta was scheduled to face the Class A Havre Lady Blue Ponies for the second time this season on Tuesday, February 6. Recap of that game will be in next week’s PCN. The M-ettes will face the Poplar Lady Indians in Malta on Friday, February 9,...

  • Mavs Teams Face Scobey, To Face Lustre, Nashua

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 7, 2024

    The North Country Mavericks and Lady Mavericks went to Scobey on Saturday, and took on their Spartan counterparts on Saturday, February 3. It was their second meeting of the 2023-24 season. The Lady Mavericks were able to defeat the Lady Spartans 47-23, and extended their win-streak to 44 games. The Mavericks fell 71-36 to the Spartans. In the Lady Mavericks’ win, North Country was led by Paige Wasson, who had 15 points, five steals, and three rebounds. Teagan Erickson had an 11 point, 12...

  • Mustangs Beat 2B Foes, Fall to Fergus

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 7, 2024

    The Malta Mustangs basketball team won two of their three games last week, defeating district foe Glasgow 79-53 in Glasgow, on Thursday, February 1, and Wolf Point 92-66 in Malta on Friday, February 2. Malta fell 62-60 to the 2023 Class A Champion Fergus Gold Eagles in their second match of the season on Saturday, February 3, in Lewistown, and the Mustangs' win-streak ended at 11 games. Malta were scheduled to face the Class A Havre Blue Ponies for the second time this season on Tuesday,...

  • Dodson Teams Fight Hard With Low Numbers

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Feb 7, 2024

    Lady Coyotes The Dodson Lady Coyotes fell in their three games last week. The team which once had nine players was down to six in their losses to Box Elder, Lustre, and Frazer. In their 51-28 loss to the Box Elder Lady Bears, in Box Elder last Thursday, February 1, Jazlyn KillEagle led the charge with an 11 point, 10 rebound double-double. Kyra Campbell had seven points, 13 rebounds and five pass deflections. Lily Turnsplenty had six points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Kashton Siers had two...

  • Three Mustang Champs Crowned at Malta Invitational

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Jan 31, 2024

    The Malta Mustang Wrestling Teams hosted the home mixer and the Malta Invitational last weekend at the MHS Gymnasium. Malta will head to Wolf Point this weekend for the Eastern B/C Divisional Tournament. The event begins on Friday, February 2, and ends on Saturday, February 3, at Wolf Point High School. In all, Malta had three top finishers, and seven wrestlers finished in the top six in Malta. As a team, the Malta/Whitewater boys finished sixth with 85 points. Choteau won with 163.5 points....

  • Malta AAU Covers the Court; Sees close to 350 Wrestlers on Sunday

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Jan 31, 2024

    The Mustang Wrestling Club team hosted the 2024 Cover the Court AAU Wrestling Tournament at Malta High School last Sunday, January 27. The PCN caught up to Malta AAU Head Coach Dustin Squires during the event. "I think it is going great," he said. "It's the biggest tournament that we have had in three years. Our numbers are growing." Around 350 wrestlers were present, representing 15 teams. Malta has a total of 85 kids in their Mustang Wrestling Club AAU program. "We are wrestling tough," Squire...

  • Lady Mavs' Streak Now at 43

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Jan 31, 2024

    The North Country Lady Mavericks (15-0) picked up a few decisive victories last week, defeating the Nashua Lady Porcupines 83-7 in Hinsdale on Tuesday, January 23, the Circle Lady Wildcats 55-40 on Friday, January 26, in Circle and the Turner Tornadoes 73-30 in Whitewater on Saturday, January 27. The Lady Mavericks’ win streak has been extended to 43. Their win streak dates back to March 12, 2022. The Lady Mavericks led 47-5 by halftime in their win over Nashua and only gave up two points in...

  • Mavs Go 1-2 Last Week

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Jan 31, 2024

    The North Country Mavericks picked up a win early last week but dropped a pair of competitive games last weekend. The Mavs defeated the Nashua Porcupines 60-57 on Tuesday, January 23 and fell 54-49 to the Circle Wildcats on Friday, January 26, and 61-59 to the Turner Tornadoes on Saturday, January 27. The Mavericks are scheduled to face the Scobey Spartans in Scobey on Saturday, February 3, at 7 p.m. In the Mavs win over Nashua, Blaine Downing led the charge with 34 points. Coy Bowman and...

Page Down

Rendered 03/18/2024 18:55