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Lady Pirates win annual ‘Battle for the Paddle’ against Ronan Lady Pirates win annual ‘Battle for the Paddle’ against Ronan

POLSON — The Polson Pirates met the Ronan Chiefs at home Saturday, Feb. 10. The Chiefs took the lead early and held on for a 44-32 win. “We are proud of those boys and proud of how they represent our school and our community,” said PHS Principal Andy Fors. The Polson Pirate boys baske...

Two locals named to Class C Volleyball All-State list

CHARLO — Both Karly Alder and Aida Cote, seniors students from Charlo, were named the Class C Volleyball All-State list for 2023.

Arlee eighth grader makes history, wins double championship rodeo titles Arlee eighth grader makes history, wins double championship rodeo titles

ARLEE — Graysen O’Conner, an eighth-grader from Arlee, won two Indian National Finals Rodeo titles and returned home on Oct. 30 to a parade and plenty of cheers. O’Conner came home after making history by winning both the juniors and ladies barrel racing championships. She rode into the ...

Vikings celebrate senior night with win over Horsemen Vikings celebrate senior night with win over Horsemen

CHARLO — It was a night full of good luck for the Vikings football team despite superstitions of the date. On Friday, Oct. 13, the Vikings outscored their Plains opponent 50-6 on the gridiron. One bystander said: “Looks like they scared the game out of them.”  “It’s s...

Racers compete, show love to fans at Super Oval Racers compete, show love to fans at Super Oval

POLSON — The grandstands were loaded and the cars were roaring for the championship races at the Mission Valley Super Oval on Saturday, Sept. 16.  Racer Kyle Basler noted one of the important elements of the event: “This sport wouldn’t be possible without the fans.” And to sho...

Local goalie a state champion Local goalie a state champion

HAVRE — Playing in the Montana Amateur Hockey Association 19U State Championship hosted at the Havre Ice Dome, Flathead Lady Fusion goalie Summer Newman, a Polson High School freshman, posted 24 saves on 26 shots on goal, helping her team to a 3-2 overtime championship victory over the Bozeman Lady Ice...

Polson, Ronan athletes sign up for next level Polson, Ronan athletes sign up for next level

RONAN — Four Mission Valley high school athletes ceremoniously inked their national letters of intent to play at regional colleges. Ronan High School seniors Brant Heiner and Madeline McCrea celebrated their signings in front of family, coaches, friends and fellow teammates late Wednesday afternoon ...

MHSA releases winter prep sports updates MHSA releases winter prep sports updates

MONTANA — During a virtual executive board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Montana High School Association released updated regulations, guidelines and formats for the upcoming winter sports season. Last month, the MHSA announced that the winter sports season would be delayed until Dec. 7 for scho...

Heiner finishes third at state cross country Heiner finishes third at state cross country

By Rob Zolman / Valley Journal    KALISPELL — Ronan Chief Brant Heiner finished his prep cross country career with a third-place finish and all-state accolades at the State A cross country championships at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell on Friday. Heiner crossed the finish line with a tim...


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