Headed for a Heartbreak

I use the Winger hit "Headed for a Heartbreak" this week not only because that studies show that many couples break up around this time more than another time, but because playoff time is here, and that will mean heartbreak for those teams that do not advance.

This past week I covered a Dakota College at Bottineau women/men doubleheader, a Bottineau girls basketball game, a Bottineau-Rugby hockey game, a Westhope-Newburg boys basketball game, a 19U hockey game and a ski race.

Upcoming this week I have DCB hockey tonight, DCB women on Wednesday night and both prep basketball districts and West Region hockey playoffs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I'll be bouncing between those throughout the weekend to see which teams are headed for that heartbreak, and which advance to continue to their goals.

I've been watching a lot of Olympics, and it has been really great. I encourage everyone to tune in whenever they can, because all of the events are fun to watch (especially ones with crashes). Remember to follow me on twitter @typhoonater467.

I have 27 pictures this week, enjoy:

The Sioux cheerleaders entertain the crowd during a timeout last Saturday in a game against Garrison.

Senior Ethan Miller puts in a layup as a defender goes flying.

Hunter Braaten soars in the lane for two points.

Miller uses his length.

Erin Severson skates across the center line. She hit the game-winner in overtime to beat West Fargo last Saturday.

Jacie Ceglowski makes a big save last Saturday against West Fargo.

I can do this with my eyes closed.

Braves sophomore Austyn Lorenz makes a defender look silly as he tracks down a loose puck.

Senior Cody Bedlion is smashed against the boards last Friday against Bismarck Century.

Senior Harrison Aide fires a shot toward the Century net.

Aide beats Century goalie Jack Abfalter for a goal in the first period last Friday.

Lorenz with a hard shot in the second period.

Bottineau senior Courtney Gallagher speeds down the court on a fast break.

Danielle McDonald tries to draw a charge against Our Redeemer's guard Morgan Olson.

Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) freshman Imani Scott is fouled on her way to the basket.

Scott goes in for two of her 30 points last Monday against Bismarck State College.

Mary Jones hits a jumper.

Jones tries to fake out an opponent.

Scott goes hard to the hoop.

DCB's Justin Musgrave and BSC and former Bottineau High star Justin McCloud fight for a rebound.

Fans, including someone in a full spandex suit, cheer on the Jacks.

Sophomore Julian Vasquez puts up a fade away jump shot against the Mystics.

Vasquez draws a foul in the first half.

Vasquez again drives to the hoop, and draws the harm.

Xavier Cruz tries to get around a defender for two.

Vasquez for two more.

Paige Vad (left) fights with three West Fargo players and their goalie for a loose puck in front of the net.