Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Carrie Pichler

Pirates looking for ‘W’

  POLSON – The Pirates are fighting young team jitters while searching for a win after winter break. On Tuesday the Pirates faced a tough game at home as they fell to Kalispell Glacier, 42-74. Andrew Weltz led the Pirates with double digits, scoring 23 points. Thursday brought the Pirates to...

Chiefs tough out week

  RONAN – The Chiefs battled through a heavy week, facing opponents in three games.  On Tuesday, the Chiefs hosted Loyola-Sacred Heart, taking a 57-71 loss to start the week. Tim Woll led in scoring for Ronan putting up 15 points. Jeremiah North Piegan added 10. Friday brought the Ch...

Eagles win one, drop one

  PABLO – Two Eagle River’s Eagles came away with a split after a grabbing a win and taking a loss over the last week. On Tuesday the Eagles dominated St. Regis, 55-37. After nearly doubling the Tigers’ score in the first half, the Eagles held tight and grabbed the win. Eagle DaShan...

Valley wrestling teams meet up for Mixer/Duals event Valley wrestling teams meet up for Mixer/Duals event

Friday and Saturday were bustling in Ronan as teams from all over Western Montana came to participate in Ronan’s 45th annual wrestling tournament and 10th annual Western Montana Duals meet.  With approximately 350 wrestlers from 26 teams, including Arlee, Polson, Mission-Charlo, and Ronan, wres...

Pirates secure much-needed win, mature on court Pirates secure much-needed win, mature on court

POLSON – The Polson Pirates began the season with some growing pains on the basketball court. With only two seniors on the roster, “young team” is the very definition of the Pirates’ club.  Yet Head Coach Brad Pluff is taking it all in stride as he nurtures his team to victori...

Warriors hit speed bump on road

  DEER LODGE – Despite outscoring the Wardens in Deer Lodge in two quarters, Arlee’s Warriors struggled to find their pace in the second quarter, allowing the Wardens the edge. As a result, the Warriors lost to Deer Lodge, 58-64. Warrior Josh Reid was the top scorer for his team, netti...

Vikings trample Noxon

NOXON – At Noxon on Saturday, the Vikings dominated the basketball court holding the lead over Noxon throughout the entire game while coming away with the 63-50 win. Dalton Delaney and Kail Pope each netted 13 for the Vikings. Tristan Santee added another 10. The Vikings will host Superior Jan. 1...

Bulldogs drop two after break

  FLORENCE – The Bulldogs had a tough returning week, falling in two. On Friday Stuart Grant led the Bulldogs’ scoring with 22 points in Florence, but it was not enough to overcome the Falcons, leaving Mission with the 46-59 loss.  On Saturday, the Bulldogs struggled against Bigfo...

Chiefs drop one to Pirates

POLSON — The Chiefs took a 37-51 loss to the Polson Pirates on Friday, bringing the Chiefs to 1-4 for the season. Tim Woll netted nine for the Chiefs, followed by Alex Quequesah and Rhett Duffey with eight apiece. The Chiefs will head to Deer Lodge Jan. 10 and then return to host Troy on Jan. 11. ...

Eagles still struggle

  PABLO – Two Eagle River’s Eagles are still looking for their first win on the court as they dropped one to Victor at home on Saturday, 57-70. Eagle Robert Janson led his team with 19 points and Eugene Parker put up 11. Two Eagle will head to Superior Jan. 11.   Results ...


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