Charlo

CHARLO — Charlo head track coach Bret Thompson has been a coach in the district for 27 years. In that time he’s seen many teams and players come and go and has watched many track teams from across the state. However, one thing remains constant at Charlo. “Our kids work hard here,” Thompson said. “We have good kids.” As head coach, Thompson oversees all the different events with the help of several assistant coaches — coaches Thompson called “really good, I mean, great coaches. “They put a lot of time in as far as making sure the kids are ready to go. Because I have good people around me, it makes it easier. It makes sure the kid...

Charlo track and field had a busy weekend, first competing in the Sapphire Invitational Friday in Corvallis, and then heading to Missoula Saturday for the Seeley Swan Invitational. “We had a really good meet on Friday night in Corvallis and had several athletes that came back and competed really har...

CHARLO — One of the most popular and oldest basketball tournaments in the state, FUPS, celebrated 44 years of basketball last weekend with competition, reunion, and a good deal of tongue-in-cheek humor.  “This is the longest-running tournament in the state,” said event organizer Cry...

MISSOULA — The Charlo track and field team had a strong showing at the Jim Johnson invitation at the University of Montana last weekend, with the Vikings placing second as a team and the Lady Vikings taking third. Both the boys and girls 400-meter relay teams won their races, and Charlo athletes turned...

POLSON — The Charlo Lady Vikings saw their postseason run come to an end Feb. 18 when they lost a heartbreaker to Darby in a play-in matchup for a spot at the divisional tournament. The Lady Vikings came in third in the 14-C district tourney last weekend, earning another shot at making divisionals if t...

POLSON — The Charlo Lady Vikings saw their postseason run come to an end Monday when they lost a heartbreaker to Darby in a play-in matchup for a spot at the divisional tournament. The Lady Vikings came in third in the 14-C district tourney last weekend, earning another shot at making divisionals ...

RONAN — The Charlo Vikings cooled the Hot Springs Savage Heat Thursday afternoon, winning the first game of the boys’ 14-C district basketball tournament 44-35. Both teams fell into foul trouble late in the game, and with 40 seconds left, the Savage Heat pulled within three points of...

CHARLO — Outside the parking lot is full of pickups, and inside the Charlo gym smells like freshly made popcorn. Locals greet each other as the Vikings junior varsity team begins its game against the Superior Bobcats, one of the tougher teams in their district.  Viking basketball players Tra Lu...

CHARLO — Head coach Bret Thompson oversaw a gym full of Lady Viking basketball players Jan. 4, dividing them into groups to practice ball handling, free throws and other basketball skills as he and assistant coach Sheryl Kain circulated among the groups. Kain and Thompson demonstrated defensive moves a...

The Charlo Lady Vikings picked up two conference wins before the holiday break, beating the Two Eagle River Lady Eagles 77-27 on Dec. 20 before traveling to Noxon Dec. 21, where Charlo triumphed 46-18. Against Two Eagle, Aspen Runkel led the Lady Vikings in scoring with 25 points, followed by Haley Berkra...