Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Tetona Dunlap

Warriors overpower Pirates

ARLEE — After losing to the Charlo Vikings a couple of weeks back, the Warriors made a pact. They knew they weren’t contenders for playoffs but they set a goal to win their last three games. On Friday night, they made good on that deal. Zach Tameler led his team with 216 rushing yards, 34 carr...

Chiefs finish Bulldogs, 34-12

ST. IGNATIUS — The Bulldogs lost Friday night to the eighth-ranked Chiefs, 34-12, to end the season 1-3, 3-5. Ronan’s Jack Humphreys scored four touchdowns in the matchup, while Bulldogs Dylan Evans and Dakota Gun Hammer each scored a touchdown. This win sets the Chiefs up for a second seed...

All or Nothing: Local runners race to individual, team honors at state

MISSOULA — An overcast sky and cool temperatures Saturday made for ideal running conditions at the state cross country meet at the University of Montana golf course. Golden yellow and bright orange leaves draped from limbs, fell and then scattered across green fields, providing a scenic backdrop as hun...

Stevens honored as “Volunteer of the Game”

RONAN — Patty Stevens has had many irons in the fire over the years. She currently serves on the Salish Kootenai College Foundation Board and the Governor of Montana’s Interagency Coordinating Council for Prevention. She is also a former SKC board member, Ronan school board member and has opened ...

Walk to school event increases Arlee speed limit awareness

It was a chilly morning, the kind where your breath hangs in the air and frost etches itself across windows like stained glass. As the sun peeked over the mountains, one by one students bundled in coats and strapped with backpacks hopped out of cars and buses ready for school. But on this morning these stude...

Four candidates seek positions on Mission council

ST. IGNATIUS — Four candidates are seeking to fill two vacant St. Ignatius Town Council seats left by Marine Johnson and Ray Jensen. Johnson plans to re-run for her seat, and joining her will be candidates Ray Frey, John Mitchell and Roger Lemon. Johnson joined the council in 2006 and is re-running ...

Lady Bulldogs break Sacred Heart, Arlee

ST. IGNATIUS — The Lady Bulldogs chipped away at the Breakers Thursday night for the win on their home court, 22-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-23. “I call it the curse of Loyola,” said head coach Kendal Anderson. “We always come close but never seem to beat Loyola.” The Breakers bo...

Scarlets scorch Hot Springs, Red Devils

ARLEE — After losing a hard-hitting fight to the Mission Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday night in Mission (25-19, 18-25, 25-14, 23-25, 15-7), the Scarlets emerged with two wins at home. Arlee Head Coach Brian Big Sam was pleased with his team’s hard fought loss to the Lady Bulldogs. “We were...

Fast Track to Success: Ronan boys, Mission girls dust competition at divisional meet

Ronan boys, Mission girls dust competition at divisional meet PABLO – The Ronan boys and the Mission girls cross country teams took first place at the Western B divisional at Silver Fox Golf Course Saturday in Pablo. The Ronan cross country boys were led by Danny Romero and Brady Oakland and finishe...

Bulldogs, Gun Hammer nail Wardens

Dakota Gun Hammer had a stellar offensive night Friday at Deer Lodge, scoring four touchdowns and running in a couple of two-point conversions to win 28-12. The game was scoreless for about a quarter, but Gun Hammer came alive in the second, scoring his first touchdown off of a 43-yard run. In the third q...


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