Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Carrie Pichler

Lady Pirates’ soccer: A season to remember Lady Pirates’ soccer:  A season to remember

POLSON – With a team dominated by freshman, the Lady Pirates demanded to be taken seriously by their opponents throughout the season. The Lady Pirates ended with a season record of 4-3-1 and though they lost the battle in the post season playoffs, five year Coach Michael Hewston couldn’t be more ...

Polson cross-country makes mark in conference tourney, heads to State

WHITEFISH – At the Northwest A Championship meet in Whitefish on Saturday, the Pirates and Lady Pirates put three miles of wings under their feet.  Three Lady Pirates placed in the top 10 with Claudia Hewston (18:56) leading with a second place finish. Freshman Isabella Seemann (19:34) came in ...

Ronan cross-country, next stop – State Ronan cross-country, next stop – State

Ronan – The weather couldn’t have been any better Friday with kids from 6B and 7B conference competing on the Mission Mountain Golf Course with goals of Conference Titles.  Coach Noelle Decker is happy with the results of the Conference Championship but also happy to see the kids come alo...

Mission cross-country: learning, improving, smiling Mission cross-country: learning, improving, smiling

RONAN – Second-year cross-country coach Marc Cutler was all smiles under the rare October sunshine Friday as he was pumping his Bulldog and Lady Bulldog runners up with words of encouragement.  The young team came to Ronan to compete in the Divisional Championship Meet with B teams from around ...

On a roll: Ronan Chiefs eyeing playoffs On a roll: Ronan Chiefs eyeing playoffs

RONAN — With regular season play coming to an end Saturday, Oct. 26, the Chiefs have been tearing it up hoping to secure that coveted playoff slot.  The Chiefs have won their last two games but need just one more. According to sixth year Head Coach Jim Benn, even with the win “it all come...

Scarlet volleyball: these girls are tough Scarlet volleyball: these girls are tough

In the world of competitive volleyball, the Arlee Scarlets are definitely here to compete. With stone cold faces — although candid smiles were witnessed — these girls are all about business. Coach Brian Big Sam can be heard from the sidelines yelling, “smile!” Don’t let Big S...

Lady Vikings playing it cool Lady Vikings playing it cool

With a 9-1 league record and division championships right around the corner, the Lady Vikings are holding their composure and taking it day by day on the volleyball court. It not only takes talent to produce a successful team, but it also takes leadership, sportsmanship, and chemistry, something Coach She...

Pirate soccer nets first win, ladies trounce Libby Pirate soccer nets first win, ladies trounce Libby

The Pirates brought home a much anticipated first win of the season in front of a home crowd on Tuesday, running over Columbia Falls with a 1-0 score. Pirate sophomore Sutton Kanta smashed in Polson’s winning score, logging the first goal of his varsity career. Coach Jess Kittle was impressed wit...

Arlee cross-country making its way to finish line Arlee cross-country making its way to finish line

If the Warriors and Scarlets could come up with the one word to describe their cross-country team it would be “hope.” They hope to place high at state, they hope to better themselves throughout the season, and Coach Katea Dreiling hopes that she can have a full team at practice. With some of h...

Lady Pirates score third consecutive State golf title Lady Pirates score third consecutive State golf title

POLSON — The air was crisp and the autumn wind blustery with little peeks from the sun cascading onto the Polson Bay Golf Course — a perfect weekend for the Lady Pirates to take home their third consecutive first-place State golf title, in front of hometown fans. With all eyes on Whitefish win...


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