RUSTLER NEWS

Junior Jessie Marreel rides her way to the top

by Meg Smith

The entire arena is hushed. A baby cries in the distance. But junior Jessie Marreel is oblivious to it all. She is concentrated on the warm animal breathing beneath her; tensed and waiting for her command. Read the rest of this entry »

During basketball season, referees deal with pressure from coaches, parents, players and fans.

Montana refs share their stories

by Meg Smith

With their black and white stripes it seems the prey becomes the predator. These zebras don’t run away from the pack; they dive right in and keep the game from turning into a tooth and nail fight. They are the referees. Read the rest of this entry »

Practicing their kicks, CMR swimmers travel up and down the lane during a Monday practice. Photo by Meg Smith.

CMR swimmers return after a powerful last season

by Meg Smith

After winning state two times in a row, the Great Falls swim team, GFHS swimmers and CMR swimmers combined, are hoping to make it a three peat. The swimmers practice five days a week for two and a half hours a night to achieve this goal.

 “It’s definitely a commitment you have to be willing to make, “varsity swimmer Skye Ljunggren said. Swimming is more of a lifestyle than an afterschool activity, she added. Read the rest of this entry »