Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Kent Luetzen

District 14C Champs District 14C Champs

The Arlee Warriors were already a force to be reckoned with during the regular season, but during the District 14-C  basketball tournament in Pablo last week, they found themselves competing against Plains on Saturday for the title of 14-C District Champions. Arlee started out the first quarter with ...

Local professional brings golf to middle school youth Local professional brings golf to middle school youth

Working to teach local youth the key fundamentals of golf, PGA golf professional Cameron Milton and the Polson Rotary Club created a program that brings the sport to physical education classes at Polson Middle School. “There are some kids who have never picked up a club,” Milton said. “G...

Polson skatepark expands, funds needed Polson skatepark expands, funds needed

Area skateboarders are looking forward to having more concrete to “board” and rails to “shred” with the expansion to the 7th Avenue Skatepark in Polson. Parks and Recreation Director Karen Sargeant and Head of Polson Skatepark Jesse Vargas are leading the extension to the skatepark an...

Passionate photography students to get big city experience Passionate photography students to get big city experience

PABLO – A shared passion for capturing images with light will link reservation life with the inner city as 12 Two Eagle River School students travel to New York at the end of March for a once-in-a-lifetime photography experience.  Area photographer David Spear is coordinating the trip and is ex...

Ronan’s Neiss state champion, Pirate grapplers earn team silver Ronan’s Neiss state champion, Pirate grapplers earn team silver

BILLINGS — Local wrestlers topped off their season at the state tournament at Billings’ Metra Park over the weekend, where Ronan’s Jared Neiss earned the sole individual championship title in his weight class and the Pirates clinched a second-place team finish.   Polson Eigh...

Cut Finger leads Eagles’ underclassmen

PABLO — With a current season record of 4-12, the Two Eagle River School boys’ basketball team is working on establishing a foundation for next year. The Eagles have a young team, but Head Coach Lloyd Irvine, Jr. is excited to see the dedication the underclassmen have in the gym. “It is ...

Alliance sought to combat drug issue Alliance sought to combat drug issue

POLSON — A call for support of a school program that brings awareness of the drug/substance abuse problem and its affect on children was brought before the Polson City Commission on Monday, Feb. 1.  Melanie Smith of Tribal Social Services asked for an alliance between the City and the Tribes in...

Maidens gearing up for post season Maidens gearing up for post season

Underclassman Alicia Camel, Lee Camel, and Micalann McCrea are contributing factors to the Ronan Maidens 14-2 season record. Head Coach Ron Hanson sees other factors included in the teams strengths. “They have strong team defense, lots of talent, and are putting it to use on the floor,” Han...

Lone senior looks to leave it all on mat Lone senior looks to leave it all on mat

Wrestling for the last time in his home gym, senior Alex Bertollt was honored at the Arlee Mixer on Friday, Jan. 29. Being the only senior on the Arlee Warrior wrestling team, Bertollt has found himself in a leadership position for his younger teammates. “We are a really young team this year,”...

Malatare tears up court, drives winning Warriors Malatare tears up court, drives winning Warriors

ARLEE — With a current season record of 12-1, the Arlee Warriors are a top team in their division. Averaging nine steals and 12 assists, Sophomore Philip Malatare has played an important role in the success of this year’s basketball team, according to Head Coach Zanen Pitts. “He is the m...


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