Sports
Wolves pound Wildcats 12-2 in rain soaked game
In less than ideal conditions, Watford City picked up a 12-2 win over North Shore-Plaza-Parshall-Berthold before rain forced the cancellation of the second game in the third inning last week.
Liebel qualifies for State Golf Tourney
Nick Liebel carded a 76 to win medalist honors as well as qualify for the State Class B Boys Golf Tournament at the Trinity Christian Invitational last week.
Track teams finish 1, 2 at Tioga
Rain or shine, wind or snow, nothing seems to be standing in the way of Watford City’s track teams as they pursue their dreams of competing in the State Class B Track Meet the end of this month. And it is that attitude that is not only impressing their coaches, but also making them stronger competitors.
Wolves sweep Honkers in baseball action
Watford City bats were hot last week as the Wolves swept the Kenmare Honkers 9-0 and 13-1 and Des Lacs Burlington 10-0 and 3-0 in high school baseball action.
Boys golf team takes 3rd at Ray Invitational
The Watford City Wolves boys golf team had its best outing of the season as the Wolves took third place at the Ray Invitational last week.
Watford City’s track teams are taking advantage of good running conditions so far this spring as the boys team continues to qualify runners for the State Track Meet while the girls team continues to see steady improvement.
Wolves sweep New Town in baseball action, fall to Ryan
Watford City picked up a pair of wins over New Town in high school baseball action last Thursday before dropping a pair of games to Bishop Ryan on Saturday.
Watford track teams continue to improve
With two weeks of competition under their belts, Watford City’s track teams are starting to see the benefits of their hard trainings as athletes are starting to shave time off their running events while competitors in the field events are seeing improvements for their efforts.
Wolves baseball team falls to Bishop Ryan 5-4 in 10 innings
Bishop Ryan swept the Wolves in double header baseball action last Thursday, but the Wolves gave the Lions a scare in the first game.
Boys golf team takes third Invite
Watford City boys golf team had to battle very cold and windy conditions as they took to the links for the first meet of the 2010 season last Thursday in Heart River, but Scott Wisness, boys’ head golf coach, was pleased with his team’s first outing.
Girls golf team to host invitational on Saturday
The Watford City girls golf team opened its 2010 season with good showings this past week as the Wolves took third place with a score of 456 at the Hazen Invitational and then placed second with a score of 421 at the Stanley Invitational.
Wolves split with Williston JV in baseball opener
The Watford City Wolves opened their 2010 season last Friday afternoon splitting with the Williston Coyote JV team. Watford City took the opening game 6-2 before dropping the second game 7-5.
Watford City track teams getting off to a good start
If their first outing was any indication of things to come, the Watford City varsity track teams could be looking forward to a very good season.
Watford City golf teams ready for start of season
With warm temperatures finally arriving, the Watford City High School’s golf teams are ready to hit the course to open their 2010 seasons and LeRoy Bettenhausen and Scott Wisness, coaches, look forward to a good year.
With the weather finally warming up and the track clearing of snow, the Watford City High School varsity track teams are getting ready to open their track season this Friday when the Wolves travel to Hazen for a 3 p.m. meet.
Wolves to host Williston JV in baseball season opener
After losing to Minot Bishop Ryan in the regional title game last year, Watford City High School’s baseball team is looking forward to the start of a new year and another chance to make it the State Tournament.
Yellow Wolf named to Class B All State Team
Devin Yellow Wolf of the Mandaree Warriors was one of five players named to the 2010 North Dakota Class B All State Team.
Mandaree Warriors headed to State
For the first time since 2002, the Mandaree Warriors will be headed to the State Class B Boys Basketball Tournament.
Oilers take 2nd at State
The Watford City Oiler Pee Wee team took second place at the State B1 Hockey Tournament, which was held in Williston on March 5 - 7.
Wolves, Warriors advance in Region 8 tourney
Watford City and Mandaree earning decisive wins in the first round of the Region 8 Boys Basketball Tournament on Monday afternoon to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Wolves defeated Powers Lake 49-33, while the Warriors upended Divide County 81-65.
With a 74-55 win over New Town in the District 15 Boys Basketball Tournament on Monday night, the Watford City Wolves, with a 19-3 season record, will be taking their No. 1 seed from the district tournament into the Region 8 Tournament, which gets underway on Monday, March 8 at Williston State College.
Four Wolves place at State Wrestling Tournament
Watford City had four wrestlers place as the Wolves garnered 72 points to place in 11th place at the 2010 State Class B Wrestling Tournament, which concluded on Saturday at the Fargodome.
Watford City to host District 15 boys basketball tournament
For the six boys basketball teams that make up District 15, the road to the State Class B Boys Basketball Tournament begins Friday in Watford City as the District 15 Tournament gets underway at the Watford City High School gymnasium.