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Cowboys Down Red Hawks In First Round
Culbertson Cowboys win 54-35 over Froid/Lake in District 2C tournament opener
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The Culbertson Cowboys started District 2C tournament play with a 54-35 win over Froid/Lake in Sidney on Wednesday, Feb. 18. After leading by a 17-15 halftime margin, the Cowboys broke away with 23 points in the third quarter for a 40-25 lead. Culbertson added 14 more points in the fourth period for the opening-round victory.
Why it matters
This first-round win advances the Cowboys to the next round of the District 2C tournament, putting them one step closer to a potential championship. The Cowboys are a local high school basketball powerhouse, and this victory continues their strong season and playoff run.
The details
Brooks Solem led the Cowboys by accounting for 35 points in the contest. Ian Snyder finished with eight points. Also scoring for Culbertson were Mauricio Mena with four, Cord Snyder with four and Kaden Featherston with three. Solem finished with 10 rebounds for the Cowboys. Cal Steppler had five assists. Scoring for the Red Hawks were Eddie Orozco with seven, Rylan Young with six, Carson Kelm with six, Carson Asheim with five, Easton Marottek with three, Teegan Fossum with two, Aaron Orozco with two and Jacob Nordlund with one.
- The game was played on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
The players
Brooks Solem
The leading scorer for the Culbertson Cowboys, accounting for 35 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
Ian Snyder
A player for the Culbertson Cowboys who scored 8 points in the game.
Mauricio Mena
A player for the Culbertson Cowboys who scored 4 points in the game.
Cord Snyder
A player for the Culbertson Cowboys who scored 4 points in the game.
Kaden Featherston
A player for the Culbertson Cowboys who scored 3 points in the game.
What’s next
The Cowboys will advance to the next round of the District 2C tournament, where they will face a tougher opponent as they continue their playoff run.
The takeaway
The Culbertson Cowboys demonstrated their basketball prowess with a decisive 54-35 victory over Froid/Lake in the first round of the District 2C tournament. This win showcases the team's depth and scoring ability as they look to make a deep playoff run.
