Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Rob Zolman

Polson volleyball remains undefeated in conference with win over Maidens Polson volleyball remains undefeated in conference with win over Maidens

POLSON — In a battle of potential postseason tournament opponents — and possibly two of the best teams in the Northwestern A conference — the Ronan Maidens found themselves Saturday afternoon on the short end with the hosting Polson Lady Pirates for their second loss of the season. It co...

Polson, Mission cross-country post strong results at fairgrounds Polson, Mission cross-country post strong results at fairgrounds

POLSON – The Polson and Mission high school varsity cross-country teams both scored top-ten boy’s and girl’s finishes during the Mission Shadow Duals hosted by Polson High School at the Polson Fairgrounds on Saturday. On the boy’s side, Ryan Dupuis led the way with a fourth-place i...

Local golfers finish season strong Local golfers finish season strong

POLSON — The Polson Pirates’ golf team placed third and the Lady Pirates finished fourth at this past week’s State A golf tournament, hosted by Polson High School at the Polson Bay Golf Course. The Pirates (306-311) posted a two-round total of 617, while the Lady Pirates (388-396) carded...

Pirates shut out Wildcats as Polson celebrates homecoming Pirates shut out Wildcats as Polson celebrates homecoming

POLSON — The City of Polson was drenched in the colors of purple and gold on Friday afternoon as Polson High School celebrated the fall tradition of homecoming with the traditional homecoming parade down Main Street. During the mid-afternoon parade, students threw candy and waved at the crowds as th...

Warriors topple Trojans for homecoming victory Warriors topple Trojans for homecoming victory

ARLEE — The Arlee Warriors rolled to a big homecoming win and their first of the season on Saturday by defeating the Troy Trojans 56-34.  Warrior quarterback Kendall O’Neill threw a touchdown pass to Jake Knoll and rushed for three touchdowns. Warrior running back Jace Arca also rushed fo...

Bicyclists pedal through Mission Valley, share locally grown meal Bicyclists pedal through Mission Valley, share locally grown meal

ST. IGNATIUS — Fueled by locally-grown, farm-fresh food, around 120 bicyclists got on their bicycles Saturday and pedaled around the Mission Valley during the third installment of the Mission Mountain Area Pedal to Plate (MMAPP) farm-to-farm bike tour. Designed with a wide range of riders with varyi...

Ronan High School celebrates homecoming Ronan High School celebrates homecoming

RONAN — The Ronan High School Chiefs and Maidens celebrated homecoming last week with special events, theme days and float making. The junior class of 2023 won this year’s Spirit Stick award and homecoming float contest, while the freshman class won both the bale and hall decorating contests. ...

Custom-made rods Custom-made rods

ST. IGNATIUS – When Blade Elliott of Mission Mountain Rods builds a custom fishing rod, he makes it uniquely your own.  “I build everything you can catch a fish with,” said Elliott. From spin and bait caster to ice and fly fishing, Elliott can build the fishing rod of your dreams...

Annual Harvest Fest returns to Ronan Annual Harvest Fest returns to Ronan

RONAN — After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ronan Harvest Festival returned to the south lawn of Glacier Bank along U.S. Highway 93 on Saturday, and so did the crowds.  “We thought it would be something fun to do to get the kids out of the house,” said event go...

Rivalry week ends with Polson sweep Rivalry week ends with Polson sweep

POLSON — The Polson Lady Pirates opened rivalry week on Thursday evening with a 3-2 five set volleyball victory over the Ronan Maidens while the Polson Pirates completed the sweep on the gridiron Friday night with a 62-8 rout over the Ronan Chiefs. In Ronan, Northwestern A conference rivals Lady Pir...


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