Whitehall keys on defense, playing fast

After a breakout season with 15 wins and a second-place regular-season finish in the 5B District, the Whitehall High School girls basketball team stayed hungry during the offseason.

The Trojans will open their season Saturday on the road at Manhattan Christian and according to head coach Kelly Nieskens the team really got after it this summer.

"It's always difficult to have everyone get together at one time. Busy time of year but we were able to still get in a couple of tournaments, our Butte Monday night league, and a team camp, which I believe was really good for us. I was able to take ten k...