Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Carrie Pichler

Vikings starting steady Vikings starting steady

CHARLO – After a dominating regular season and a heartbreak that just missed a State run last year, the Vikings have their eyes set on the prize. The Vikings have come out of the gate with a mission and so far have shown to be executing their plan with two overpowering wins to kick off the 2014 seas...

Vikings starting steady Vikings starting steady

CHARLO – After a dominating regular season and a heartbreak that just missed a State run last year, the Vikings have their eyes set on the prize. The Vikings have come out of the gate with a mission and so far have shown to be executing their plan with two overpowering wins to kick off the 2014 seas...

Mariners boast All-State player Mariners boast All-State player

POLSON – For centerfielder Zeke Webster-Yaqui, receiving all-state is something he has been working for his whole Mariners career. After three straight years of being an all-conference recipient, hitting the next level was well worth the hard work. “I don’t know what to say, it feels goo...

Warriors dominate season opener Warriors dominate season opener

ARLEE — When it comes to the Warriors’ fury on the field Friday while crushing Superior, the 2012 State champs, 70-34, Coach Mike Rogers said it best: “Unbelievable, if you really want to know the truth. Unbelievable.”  After somewhat of a struggling season last year due to an...

Polson golf a work in progress Polson golf a work in progress

  POLSON – After three straight years of Lady Pirates’ domination and three state titles, Polson’s golf teams are rebuilding this season. Despite a limited varsity team, Head Coach Bill Owens is ready to attack the season full speed ahead and hopes his young golfers gain the much-ne...

cross country

CUT BANK – On Friday the Pirate and Lady Pirates cross-country teams competed in Cut Bank at the Mike Reynolds Time Trial meet. Polson did not find athletes in the top ten, but three girls cracked into the top 20 taking the 14th, 15th, and 16th places. Izabella Seeman fared the best among the gir...

Cross Country

MISSOULA – It was a gorgeous day for cross-country, according to Mission XC Coach Marc Cutler. Though Mission runners did not breach the top 10 in the meet held at the Equestrian Park in Missoula Thursday, Cutler said his four athletes competed very well with Tori Peterson cutting three minutes off ...

Local golf pro wins prestigious award Local golf pro wins prestigious award

Each year the Professional Golf Association awards one PGA Professional an award like no other, the Bill Strausbaugh Award.  The PGA established the Bill Strausbaugh Award in 1979. It is presented to a PGA professional “who by their day-to-day efforts distinguished themselves by mentoring their...

Polson Pirates

LIVINGSTON – The Pirates toughed out their first week of play with a couple of losses on the road. On Friday the Pirates faced Park in Livingston, falling 1-5 in the season opener. “This was our first game of the season and Park’s third,” Head Coach Jess Kittle said. “We p...

Polson Lady Pirates

BELGRADE – The Lady Pirates tumbled 2-5 to the Lady Panthers in Belgrade on Saturday. Sarah Howell scored a point for the Lady Pirates and assisted Marina Moyorga for another. Keeper Jenna Evertz saved seven at the net. No results given for game against Park, played Sept. 5. The Lady Pirate...


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