Hoops preview: Northwest A looks to soar

The Columbia Falls Wildkats are ready to make a run, the Bigfork Valkyries are wanting to show that they have the talent to compete at the Class A level, and Whitefish is ready to take the next step.

The Northwest A basketball season is just underway, and Columbia Falls returns a strong group of girls as they look to get back to the state tournament.

Head coach Cary Finberg knows that the road to the postseason isn’t easy for his team, as the Wildkats open the season with 10 games on the road. Columbia Falls won’t take the floor at home until Jan. 20..