Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Mike Moore

Maidens win pair while Chiefs drop 2

The Maiden tennis team picked up a pair of wins, while the Chiefs dropped two, as they took on Stevensville and Whitefish this week. The girls defeated Stevensville 5-2, while the boys fell 5-2. On the girls side, in singles, Amber Metzger picked up a victory over Breanna Junor, winning 6-2, 6-3. Teammate...

Moving right along

ST IGNATIUS – Even though the week could’ve been better for the Mission-Arlee-Charlo Lady Bulldog softball team, they still clinched a No. 2 seed for divisional play this week in Thompson Falls. Last week the team faced off against Florence, whose 15-1 division record means they take the top seed...

Above and beyond

POLSON – The Viking track team proved ready for divisional play, as the girls and boys swept the competition at their district track and field meet Thursday in Polson. Both teams won big, taking first in all but one timed event that day in a lopsided victory. The girls had three multi-winners, while th...

Board waits for more information on budget

RONAN - "Hurry up and wait" was the tone Monday, May 9, as superintendent Andy Holmlund informed trustees that the school board must wait to discuss funding until school funding is finalized through the legislature. Until the legislature comes to an agreement on funding, the district won’t know their s...

Life is a cabaret

RONAN – As the lights dimmed, vocalists in bright, shiny blue costumes emerged from the shadows. As they began to make their way to the stage through the audience, students started singing their theme song, “Cabaret.” After months of polishing their act, the Ronan High School show choir too...

MAC looks good heading into state

The Lady Bulldogs have done something no other team has been able to do this year, beat Loyola twice. Both teams have been performing well this season and as both are expected to make a big run at state coming up in a few weeks. MAC pitcher Kyla Olson proved she is a force to be dealt with as she defeated Sa...

Ronan tennis teams struggle through rough week

It was a busy week for the Ronan boys and girls tennis teams as they competed against four schools, loosing seven of eight matches. The only win of the week came when the Maidens took down Whitefish, 6-1. In singles action against Whitefish, Maidens number one Josie Benedetti took down Caroline Carbo, 6-0...

Ronan bounces back

RONAN – The Maidens faced off against four talented teams this week as they attempted to bounce back last weeks 2-3 performance. The Maidens were handed a pair of losses by Libby and Columbia Falls before taking down both Hamilton and Corvallis, which are two teams that beat Ronan earlier in the season...

Mission, Valley Christian split, girls down Eureka

ST. IGNATIUS – The Mission netters faced off against Valley Christian at home on Thursday, as the Lady Bulldogs won 4-2, while the Bulldogs fell 4-2. Mission boys number one, Spencer Ahilborn defeated Josiah Petersen, 6-1, 6-2, as Ahilborn is hitting his stride right before state. Ahilborn was also ...

City celebrates centennial by planting trees

RONAN – Certified arborist Rick Jennison, along with approximately ten community members came together May 7 to plant 100 trees in celebration of Arbor Day, and to recognize Ronan’s Centennial. Volunteers helped plant approximately five different kinds of trees, including fruit trees and evergree...


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