Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Carrie Pichler

Charlo football … Yeah, these guys are that good Charlo football … Yeah, these guys are that good

CHARLO – While the pickens may be slim in a small, Class C high school, Coach Mike Krahn turns those numbers into victories. It all starts with healthy kids and summertime workouts, which Charlo’s coaches push as part of their successful program. Throughout the year, Krahn emphasizes overall w...

Lady Pirates shut out, but find redemption; boys drop two Lady Pirates shut out, but find redemption; boys drop two

WHITEFISH – The Lady Pirates took a dive on the soccer field in the 0-4 game against Whitefish on Tuesday.  While goalkeeper Jenna Evertz knocked down 10 saves, it just wasn’t enough without the much-needed offense. “The girls were off their game,” Coach Michael Hewston sai...

Mariners drop a heartbreaker to Missoula in fall ball Mariners drop a heartbreaker to Missoula in fall ball

POLSON – In what could be called a “football score” by the fans, the Mariners fell in a close game against Missoula’s Fall Ball team, 14-17. Loss or not, Mariner’s bats were hot at the plate. Alex Killian led the team with two doubles and “went yard” with a homeru...

Polson Pirates victorious in homecoming game Polson Pirates victorious in homecoming game

The clouds closed and the rain let up just in time for the Pirates to bring down Frenchtown in Friday’s 32-22 win. Head coach Scott Wilson said the Pirates are off to a good start. “We are playing a good defensive game,” Wilson said, but the team is still trying to work things out offens...

Who says baseball has to stop when it’s cold? Who says baseball has to stop when it’s cold?

POLSON – The Mission Valley Mariners are swinging bats and digging out the grounders despite the bite of the autumn air.  The Mariners have brought fall ball to the valley, offering the opportunity for young prospects to experience a higher level of ball play education, as well as keeping retur...

Arlee Warriors overcoming learning curve Arlee Warriors overcoming learning curve

While Arlee may have fallen in Friday’s 22-44 game against Drummond, they will continue the fight and learn something along the way.  Without a JV program, the Warriors have to learn their lessons and gain experience under the Friday night lights. The Warriors roster holds only one senior and f...

Arlee and Mission nail first places in cross-country

ARLEE – Arlee Scarlets and Mission Bulldogs have something to be smiling about, a first place trophy in fact. Arlee’s Warriors and Scarlets hosted Tuesday’s meet with teams from Mission, Eureka, Hot Springs, Deer Lodge, Seeley, Charlo, and Phillipsburg.  Scarlets put up two top-six ...

Ronan cross-country goes to Frenchtown Ronan cross-country goes to Frenchtown

  FRENCHTOWN – Chiefs and Maidens competed in the Frenchtown meet on Wednesday with the Maidens taking third with an overall score of 93. Ronan had three Maidens in the top 20 with Kianna Howell (22:20) taking eleventh and teammate Angela North Piegan (22:20) right behind in twelfth. Jade Gr...

Polson hosts Pirate Duals cross-country meet Polson hosts Pirate Duals cross-country meet

POLSON — It was a beautiful day at the Polson airport on Saturday with near perfect conditions for the Pirates and Lady Pirates to host their “Pirate Duals” cross-country meet —“the biggest meet in Polson cross-country history,” according to Polson coach Matt Seeley. Po...

Polson golf teams pick up wins Polson golf teams pick up wins

LIBBY – Polson High swept the team titles at the Libby Invitational on Friday, boasting first place team scores for both boys and girls.  The girls’ score of 366 was a runaway first place with Lady Pirates Jaylin Kenney (84), Nicole Clairmont (87), and Peyton Anderson (94) taking the top ...


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