Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Rob Zolman

Polson soccer squads sweep Libby Polson soccer squads sweep Libby

POLSON – The Polson High School boys’ and girls’ soccer teams took care of business against the visiting Libby Loggers on Saturday, winning both parts of a double-header. In the girls’ game, the Lady Pirates won 4-1 as Marina Mayorga scored twice and had an assist, while Kyla Heise...

Lady Pirates host Maidens for volleyball matchup Lady Pirates host Maidens for volleyball matchup

Lady Pirates host Maidens for volleyball matchupPOLSON – The Polson Lady Pirates volleyball team hosted the Ronan Maidens on Saturday at the Linderman gym. The Lady Pirates came away with the victory in straight sets 25-17, 26-24, and 25-13. “It’s nice to win in 3,” Lady Pirates he...

Polson man flies over mountains, desert in 1,000 mile adventure Polson man flies over mountains, desert in 1,000 mile adventure

POLSON – Over the past week and a half, Polson resident Jack Nordberg and seven other adventurous aviators embarked on a grueling cross-country paramotor race known as the Icarus Trophy. Billed as the “toughest air race in the world” by the race organizers, the Icarus Trophy is a near 1,...

Pirates celebrate homecoming Pirates celebrate homecoming

POLSON – Polson students from high school through kindergarten and residents of Polson took part in a week’s worth of homecoming activities showing their Pirate pride which lead up to the Friday night football game against the Libby Loggers. Homecoming activities throughout the week included a...

Pirate football celebrates first win at homecoming Pirate football celebrates first win at homecoming

POLSON – The Polson Pirate football team won its first game of the season in front of a homecoming crowd on Friday evening, revving toward a 37-6 victory over the Libby Loggers. Three different players found the end zone for the Pirates, which rattled off 37 consecutive points and sent the lumbering...

Drift racing debuts in Mission Valley Drift racing debuts in Mission Valley

PABLO – The vooorrrr, vooorrrr, vooorrrr sound of souped-up race cars carried across the old Plum Creek mill log yard on Saturday and Sunday as racing enthusiasts gathered for the inaugural Montana Drift Bash. More than 20 drivers from around Montana, Idaho and Washington showcased their drifting sk...

Ronan owns cross-county bragging rights Ronan owns cross-county bragging rights

RONAN – Friday night was homecoming for the Ronan Chiefs and no one else could have been better for the Chiefs to battle with than their newly rekindled cross-county rivals the Polson Pirates. Both teams came into the matchup frantically looking for their first win to jumpstart their season and get ...

Ronan celebrates homecoming week Ronan  celebrates homecoming week

RONAN - The community of Ronan came out in support of their Chiefs and Maidens in their annual homecoming parade on Friday.  As the parade made its way down Main Street, the spirited hometown parade-goers enjoyed treats thrown from the floats and music from the marching band.  During half-time at t...

Vikings win big over Arlee, Mission rivals Vikings win big over Arlee, Mission rivals

CHARLO – Short weeks in the collegiate and NFL football season are not uncommon. High school teams often get them too. For the Charlo Vikings, the number of days between games against cross-county and conference rivals Arlee Warriors and Mission Bulldogs was only three days, compared to the establis...

Polson Pirates, Lady Pirates finish first at Mission Shadow Duels Polson Pirates, Lady Pirates finish first at Mission Shadow Duels

POLSON — The Polson Pirates took home both girls and boys varsity team victories on Saturday at the Mission Shadow Duels co-hosted by the Polson and Ronan High Schools. More than 600 runners from 16 high school and 17 middle school teams competed at the cross-country event held at the Silver Fox Golf c...


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