Just one week after taking off their football pads the Haxtun Bulldogs were on the basketball court in the 2023-24 season opener. The team opened the season in Fleming in a contest with the Wildcats with less than a handful of basketball practices under their belts. The following week, Haxtun hosted Perkins County for the season's home opener.

Friday night's contest in Fleming pitted Bulldog Head Coach Jayden Stieb against his former coach from their time at Caliche High School. Fleming's Coach Randy Kirkwood led to Buffs to many state tournaments and titles in his time at Caliche. Stieb playe...