Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Carrie Pichler

Viking football dominance continues Viking football dominance continues

CHARLO – Viking fans are some of the loudest bunch out there, and they deserve to let their screams be heard. The Vikings football team blasted past the big hurdle of quarterfinals and are heading to state semi-finals. On Saturday, the Vikings hosted Culbertson-Bainville in the state quarterfinal ga...

Lady Pirates put up fight, take third Lady Pirates put up fight, take third

POLSON – The Lady Pirates hosted the Class A Northwestern Divisional volleyball tournament Friday and Saturday and came away with a third place token.  In their first game on Friday the Lady Pirates took on Libby, dropping them in the 3-0 win. Polson’s Jaiden Toth led in Lady Pirate as...

Lady Vikings finish up with heart Lady Vikings finish up with heart

BUTTE – In a heart wrenching fashion, the Lady Vikings’ volleyball team dropped both matches in the Western C Divisional Tournament.  “They played good, they played hard,” Head Coach Sheryl Kain said, “just not good enough.” The Lady Vikings met Harrison-Willow ...

Maiden volleyball: it’s a wrap

FLORENCE – The Maidens toughed it out at the Western B Class Divisional Tournament but couldn’t find the edge needed to stay alive. In Thursday’s game one, the Maidens fell to Bigfork in the five set 2-3 loss. With set scores of 24-26, 25-23, 25-16, 19-26, and 14-16, the Maidens put on a...

Charlo Vikings on fire Charlo Vikings on fire

Boom. Just like that, the Vikings are advancing to the Class C football State Quarterfinals.  Charlo pummeled Twin Bridges on Saturday leaving no room for mercy in the 68-0 game. The Vikings came out with heat, scoring 54 in the first two quarters of play and then kept their game tight throughout. ...

Lady Pirates volleyball claim victory

  POLSON – On Friday the Lady Pirates stomped down Libby, 3-0, to grab the win in front of their hometown crowd who came in droves on Polson’s senior night. Lady Pirate Chloie Huerta worked the net aggressively with 16 kills. Jaiden Toth came away with 29 assists and three aces while T...

Scarlets volleyball wraps it up

  HOT SPRINGS – Arlee’s Scarlets finished up their season on Friday dropping both games at the 10-C District Tournament.  In game one the Scarlets were overtaken by Superior 1-3.  Morgan Malatare led the Scarlets with six kills and six digs and Becca Whitesell lent a hand ...

Lady Vikings grab District 10-C title Lady Vikings grab District 10-C title

HOT SPRINGS — The Lady Vikings will be continuing on to the Western C Divisional tournament after earning the first place crown at Districts in Hot Springs.  Charlo had a hard-fought, 3-2 victory Friday against Superior.  Connor Smith served up four of the Lady Vikings seven aces. Alyss...

Ronan’s Maidens in hunt for hardware Ronan’s Maidens in hunt for hardware

FLORENCE – As first year head coach Adrienna DeCock stepped out onto her new volleyball court, she had a plan – to make it to divisionals and bring home some hardware.  The Maidens have not competed in the Divisional Tournament since dropping down to Class B two years ago, and DeCock is o...

Hewston places 5th at State cross-country meet Hewston places 5th at State cross-country meet

MISSOULA — The Pirate and Lady Pirate runners have had a great year, no doubt. The Lady Pirates put up two first team, first place wins at the Hamilton Invitational and in Spokane. The Pirates have worked hard, improving times across the board.  With Coach Matt Seeley “running” the ...


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