Less than two weeks

As Christmas draws nigh, the stress level runs high. I am no exception. It's been pretty stressful around the Courant lately. We have a Christmas insert that needed to be created, edited and sponsored. I personally have had several basketball and hockey games to attend.

Fortunately the DCB teams were all away this week and will now be on break for the next couple weeks. This week I went to Westhope-Newburg boys basketball on Tuesday. They lost in OT to St. John.
I also covered BHS boy's basketball on Friday and boys hockey on Saturday.

Took a couple pictures of the 19U team, they've been doing really well.

Speaking of doing really well I went 10-6 with my NFL picks this week. I am now 117-87 for the year.

Here are my pictures for this week:

Westhope-Newburg senior Brandon Brodehl attempts a floater in the lane last Tuesday in Westhope.

Sioux freshman Hunter Braaten tries to find a teammate last Tuesday against St. John.

Brodehl again puts up a one-handed jumper in the lane.

Sioux sophomore Kodie Hancock finishes a breakaway with a layup.

BHS Braves guard Justin McCloud fights for the opening tip last Thursday in Bottineau.

Braves senior Jake Folven hustles down the court after a steal.

Braves senior Taylor Milbrath attempts a shot in the first half last Thursday.

Brave junior Devon Grenier about to block a Lakers shot attempt in Bottineau.

Grenier again about to stuff a Lakers score attempt.

Braves freshman Andrew Hill checks a Morris opponent into BHS goalie Michael Kornkven last Saturday in Bottineau.

Kornkven makes a pad save last Saturday during the first period.

Braves senior Seth Serhienko fights with a Maverick for the puck in the second period last Saturday.

Braves junior Logan Millican advances the puck in the second period last Saturday.

Braves sophomore Cody Longie attempts a slap shot last Saturday in Bottineau.

Milbrath drives to the hoop after a steal last Thursday.