Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Carrie Pichler

Polson hosts Triangular track and field meet despite snowflakes Polson hosts Triangular track and field meet despite snowflakes

POLSON – While experiencing multiple seasons on the field with a mixture of wind, rain, snow, fog — and even a peek-a-boo teasing of sunshine — Polson track and field athletes competed despite Mother Nature’s fury on Thursday at the first of two home-hosted meets. While no team sco...

Maidens prepare to recapture last season’s triumph Maidens prepare to recapture last season’s triumph

RONAN – After a first place finish at Divisionals last season, the Maidens are on a mission to regain the glory that kept them afloat straight to the State Tournament. With only three returning seniors and a pitcher who spent last season on the golf course instead of in the circle, the Maidens are goin...

Court All Stars enjoy one last ride  Court All Stars enjoy one last ride

PABLO – In a battle where-rivals shared a bench and teammates were pitted against teammates, the Mission Valley All-Stars finished up the basketball season with contest of wits and a true example of sportsmanship and fun. Split into the Lights and the Darks, with the Lights sporting home jerseys and...

Local coaches voted 14-C’s basketball Coaches of the Year Local coaches voted 14-C’s basketball Coaches of the Year

MISSION VALLEY – After a great season of court action, two Mission Valley coaches were named 14-C’s Coach of the Year. Arlee’s Zanen Pitts and Charlo’s Bret Thompson are to be honored with that title. While chosen in the same fashion as All-State Conference, the Coach of the Year a...

Lake Monsters make splash hosting Masters' swim meet Lake Monsters make splash hosting Masters' swim meet

  POLSON – Polson was booming last weekend as Masters swimmers from around the State jumped in the pool at the Mission Valley Aquatic Center to compete for State hardware. This year’s total of 17 teams with a combined 118 swimmers breaks the old State record of 108 set at last year&rsq...

Lady Bulldogs dominate openers

ST. IGNATIUS – The Lady Bulldogs opened up the softball season with an explosive show of power after blowing out Drummond not once but twice in the double header, posting 80 runs between the two games.  Not only were the Mission bats hot, both games saw no hitter performances from the circle as...

Mariners warming up to rebuild Mariners warming up to rebuild

  MISSION VALLEY — The Mission Valley Mariners are dusting off their mitts, stretching out their throwing arms and hitting the batting cage preparing to take the field in uniform for the 2015 season. Though a building season is in order, Head Coach Jami Hanson is optimistic about the M&rsquo...

Warriors’ final stand ends with optimistic future Warriors’ final stand ends with optimistic future

  BILLINGS — After a whirlwind season of outstanding performances, the Warriors took their third and final defeat with humbling pride as Arlee fell in the consolation round of Class C basketball State play, but not without giving each and every contest a heavy-handed fight until the end. As ...

Pirates end season at State Pirates end season at State

BOZEMAN – After a pair of very close games, the Pirates have ended their State run, going two and out and finishing their season at 10-13 overall. In Thursday’s opener, played at Montana State University in Bozeman, the Pirates narrowly missed the opportunity to take down top-seeded Dillon. Bu...

All-State Mission footballer signs with University of Montana Western All-State Mission footballer signs with University of Montana Western

  ST. IGNATIUS – Mission senior Raymond Matt is one multi-talented young man. As the senior class and student body president, reigning homecoming king, honor roll student and athlete, Matt has achieved a pretty decorated resume already at the young age of 18. Now he can add one more star to the...


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