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Articles with the Tag: Polson basketball

Compete in hoop shoot, free throw contest

POLSON — Mission Valley Elks Hoop Shoot and Free Throw contest will be held Sunday, Dec. 18 at Linderman Gymnasium in Polson for boys and girls ages 8 t o 13 (as of April 1, 2017) in Polson, Ronan and surrounding areas. Free registration and warm up starts at 10:30 a.m. and the cont est begins at 11...

Pirates battle overtime for third-place state trophy Pirates battle overtime for third-place state trophy

MISSOULA — Despite not winning the game that mattered, the Polson Pirates proceeded to win three straight games to give them a third place finish at the State A tournament.  The Pirates lost their first game of the tournament to Billings Central on Thursday, March 4, which eliminated their chan...

Pirates lose title in overtime thriller yet advance to State Pirates lose title in overtime thriller yet advance to State

BUTTE – The Polson Pirates secured their spot in the State A boys’ basketball tournament after beating Hamilton 57-47 in the Friday, Feb. 26, semifinal game. The following night the Pirates had the opportunity to take on season rival, Dillon, in a Western A Divisional championship game.  ...

Pirates are band of brothers Pirates are band of brothers

POLSON — Polson Pirate Seniors Payton Lefthand and Julian Jones both agree that this year’s squad is more than “just a basketball team.” “I wouldn’t trade this team for the world,” Lefthand said. “We are a band of brothers.” “Everyone is hustl...

Lady Pirates off to rocky start on hardwood Lady Pirates off to rocky start on hardwood

POLSON — With a current season record of 2-6, it has been a shaky start for the Polson Lady Pirates basketball team. First year head coach Joe Quinn is looking to build the teams’ confidence going into the next half of their season.  “When you have a history of losing games, you sta...

NBC to show Montana Spartan race   NBC to show Montana Spartan race

WESTERN MONTANA — Viewers around the country will be able to experience the intensity of obstacle racing in the Flathead Valley. On Tuesday, July 21, at 9 p.m. NBC Sports Network will broadcast the 2015 Montana Spartan Race, held May 9-10 on the grounds of Averill’s Quarter Circle Ranch south of ...

Pirates end season at State Pirates end season at State

BOZEMAN – After a pair of very close games, the Pirates have ended their State run, going two and out and finishing their season at 10-13 overall. In Thursday’s opener, played at Montana State University in Bozeman, the Pirates narrowly missed the opportunity to take down top-seeded Dillon. Bu...

Warriors advance to state despite first loss of season, Pirates play challenge game Warriors advance to state despite first loss of season, Pirates play challenge game

Arlee Warriors BUTTE – After a flawless regular season and District tourney, the Warriors faced heartbreak for the first time this year as they took their first loss and ended up in second place at Divisonals in Butte last weekend. The good news: the Warriors will head to Billings March 12-15 for...

Maidens earn 6B District gold, Polson set for postseason hoops Maidens earn 6B District gold, Polson set for postseason hoops

HAMILTON – The Maidens have plenty to be smiling about after tearing through the district tourney to claim top honors as the 6B title winners. After grabbing the number one seed in the regular season, the Maidens went into the District Tournament with the much-needed confidence that helped them take...

boys basketball boys basketball

Arlee CHARLO – The Warriors finished off their regular season with a perfect 18-0 run and 12-0 in conference, bringing Arlee a top seed placing going into the District Tournament next weekend. Thursday at Charlo, the Vikings almost took that perfect season away in a “Battle of the Bronx&rdq...


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