Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Rob Zolman

Mock headed to Western Mock headed to Western

RONAN – Kasey Mock, a senior quarterback for the Ronan Chiefs, signed to continue his football career next fall at the University of Montana Western. “Kasey truly is a one of a kind kid,” Ronan Chiefs’ football coach and Western alumni Matt Detwiler said. “He is everything yo...

Rivalries rekindled for 2017-18 school year Rivalries rekindled for 2017-18 school year

HELENA – Ronan’s six-year stint in Class B will come to an end now that the executive board of the Montana High School Association rejected Ronan’s request to stay another year in Class B and approved new enrollment guidelines for each prep sports classification during its Nov. 21 meeting. ...

over and out ... over and out ...

The Charlo Vikings snapped a 40-year dry spell by hosting the Class C 8-man State Football Championships Saturday afternoon at Halgren Field. Coming into the game, the visiting Ennis Mustangs were the heavy favorites to take their second state title in four years. The Vikings faced the daunting challen...

Belt buckles, 50-35 Belt buckles, 50-35

BELT — It’s been 40 years in the making. On Saturday, Nov. 19, the Charlo Vikings will host the Montana Class C 8-Man Football Championships.Words can’t explain how proud I am of our Charlo Vikings football team,” Vikings head coach Mike Krahn said. “We get to play one more game...

Volleyball Volleyball

ST. IGNATIUS – Fifteen outstanding volleyball players from across the Mission Valley Monday night were given a last chance to wear their uniforms and showcase their talents. Arlee Scarlets’ senior Bryndle Goyins said getting to play one last high school volleyball game and “being able to...

Pirates lose gut-wrencher, 35-34 Pirates lose gut-wrencher, 35-34

POLSON — A failed point-after attempt kick in the final minutes ended the Pirates’ playoff run at home Saturday afternoon to Billings Central, 35-34. The Pirates were held scoreless while the Rams jumped ahead 7-0 in the first quarter on a long 52- yard touchdown run. But the Pirates battle...

Pirates earn soccer accolades

Montana high school soccer coaches released last week the 2016 All- State and All-Conference list. Senior Mike Mercer, who led the Pirates this season in goals, got the nod for first team All-State and All-Conference. Junior Linde Lambson and sophomore Bridger Wenzel were also honored on the elite All-...

The Quest Continues. Vikings conquer CJI Hawks, 60-2 The Quest Continues. Vikings conquer CJI Hawks, 60-2

CHARLO — The Charlo Vikings are on a championship quest in the State C 8-man football playoffs, which began last Saturday afternoon against the Chester-Joplin-Inverness Hawks (5-4). The challenge with any quest is the unknown. “All we really know is what we’ve seen in film,” Vik...

The Quest Continues. Vikings conquer CJI Hawks, 60-2 The Quest Continues. Vikings conquer CJI Hawks, 60-2

CHARLO — The Charlo Vikings are on a championship quest in the State C 8-man football playoffs, which began last Saturday afternoon against the Chester-Joplin-Inverness Hawks (5-4). The challenge with any quest is the unknown. “All we really know is what we’ve seen in film,” Vik...


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