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POLSON – The Polson Pirates used four pins and four forfeits to record a 48-24 Northwest A Conference dual wrestling victory over visiting Columbia Falls MatCats Thursday evening. Pirate wrestling head coach Matt Owen cited strong performances by Maysn Cowell at 126 pounds and Caleb Pierre at 145 pounds, each of whom earned pins over tough opponents. “They both had really hard-fought matches and they were able to come out with some big pins for our team,” Owen said.  Polson also got pins from Rene Pierre at 113 pounds and Hunter Fritsch at 170 pounds. “It was a great win against a solid opponent,” said Owen. “Overall, I thought we had a soli...

Boys Basketball Ronan Chiefs Anthony Camel scored a game-high 20 points and Randy Finley followed with 10 points for the Ronan Chiefs. The Chiefs fell in a 73-54 road loss to the Frenchtown Broncs on Friday night.    Polson Pirates Polson Pirate Colton Graham led all scorers ...

News from Blewett Wrestling Scholarships  MONTANA – For the thirteenth year in a row, Alexander (Zander) Blewett, III, a trial lawyer from the personal injury law firm of Hoyt & Blewett PLLC in Great Falls, Montana, has offered three $1,000 scholarships to the top student/wrestlers around...

PABLO – The Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates basketball players returned to the court after the Christmas holidays to host the Ronan Chiefs and Maidens. The Lady Pirates fell in the opener, 57-27. The boys earned a 60-47 win.  The Maidens got off to a fast start with a 19-point first quarter and...

RONAN – The year opened with a flurry of prep wrestling action for Mission Valley area teams during a weekend tournament. Mission-Charlo Bulldogs, Arlee Warriors and Polson Pirates all took part in the Ronan Chief’s 50th Annual Dave Edington Western Montana Duals Wrestling Tournament at the Ronan...

Boys Basketball Mission Bulldogs On Friday, The Mission Bulldogs five-game win streak came to a halt on the road against second-ranked Missoula Loyola 85-57. Lucas Vanderburg led the Bulldogs with 15 points. Jacob Hugs netted 13 points.  Two Eagle River Eagles Visiting St. Regis Tige...

Boys Basketball Mission Bulldogs On Thursday, Dec. 20, the Mission Bulldogs defeated visiting Troy Trojans 70-45 to remain undefeated on the season. Wacey McClure led the Bulldogs with 17 points. For the Bulldogs, Jacob Hugs scored 14 points, Jedi Christy followed with 13 points, Flint McPherson ch...

CHARLO – Landers Smith, at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, is a force to be reckoned with on the football field as well as the basketball court for the Charlo Vikings. The all-state athlete announced Thursday, Dec. 20, that he will be taking his football passion to Butte.  He put pen to paper and sign...

Merchants High Team:                 Wounded Warriors      1260 High Team Series:               Wounded Warriors      3555 High Game Scratch:         Randy Wieder ...

Sportspage bowling results for the week of  Dec. 17 Tuesday Fun Seekers “No Tap” High Team Game:Goof Balls       975 High Team Series:Goof Balls       2670 Men High Game Scratch:Tim Basta       232 High Game ...