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Articles with the Tag: Polson basketball

Lady Pirates learning ropes Lady Pirates learning ropes

POLSON – The Lady Pirates are struggling to find themselves on the court, but not without conviction. While still searching for that magic W, first year Head Coach Jay Krantz is positive that things will turn around.  “We have very little varsity experience,” he said. “But we&...

Pirates struggle to stay afloat

KALISPELL –The Pirates had a tough week as they dropped two last Thursday and Saturday.  On Thursday the Pirates struggled to keep up with AA Flathead Braves, underscoring the Braves in every quarter and falling 37-69. Despite the defeat, Pirate Cedrick Smith put up 12 points for Polson. On ...

Lady Pirates still searching for win

KALISPELL – The Lady Pirates are struggling to find the net while taking two losses over the week. On Thursday the Lady Pirates took a tumble in Kalispell falling to AA Flathead 26-66. After an explosive first quarter by Flathead, Polson struggled to come back. Lady Pirate Shelbi Mallon led Polson w...

Lady Pirates tumble in tip-off Lady Pirates tumble in tip-off

POLSON – In Friday’s opener played on their home court, the Lady Pirates basketball team struggled to keep up, dropping the 16-38 game to Dillon. Polson’s Kaelen Wall led her team putting up six points while Jessica Bagnell netted three. Saturday brought the Lady Pirates to Ronan&rsqu...

Pirates drop two in weekend opener Pirates drop two in weekend opener

RONAN – Polson picked up a couple of bruises in the Ronan/Polson hosted Northwestern A – Southwestern A tip-off tourney.  Friday’s game one in Ronan brought the Pirates to their knees in the 30-74 contest against the Dillon Beavers. Pirate Cedrick Smith led his team scoring a third ...

Hoop dreams come alive at Elks Shoot

POLSON — Mission Valley Elks Lodge #1695 held their annual Hoops Shoot Sunday, Nov. 24 in Polson with young basketball athletes coming from around the valley to show their stuff at the rim.  Age groups ranged from 8-13, both boys and girls, with possibilities to move on from local lodge competi...

Flathead Lake 3 on 3 nets 285 teams Flathead Lake 3 on 3 nets 285 teams

Montanans love their basketball — an obvious conclusion with one look at downtown Polson this past weekend. The 21st annual Flathead Lake 3 on 3 basketball tournament brought 285 teams to the hot asphalt streets for two days, playing 683 games on 24 half-courts. Teams ranged in age and ability, f...

Local hoopsters throw down in Pablo Local hoopsters throw down in Pablo

PABLO — The Mission Valley area’s best boys and girls basketball players squared off in the 18th annual Mission Mountain All-Star hoops games Friday night at Salish Kootenai College. Players from Polson, Ronan, Two Eagle River, Charlo, St. Ignatius, Arlee, Bigfork, Hot Springs and Plains formed t...

Polson hoopsters receive postseason honors

POLSON — Several Pirates and Lady Pirates were named to the 2013 Northwest A All-Conference basketball teams. Senior Heidi Rausch made the girls’ first team all-conference, while seniors Mackenzie Banner and Anna DiGiallonardo were named to the second team. Junior Jessica Bagnell received an h...

Polson boys, girls fall short of state Polson boys, girls fall short of state

RONAN — After coming in third at the Northwestern A divisional tourney last weekend in Ronan, Polson’s Lady Pirates played a challenge game against Columbia Falls Monday night in hopes of extending their postseason run to state. It wasn't to be, as Polson couldn’t seem to puncture the ...


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