Sports
Volleyball Polson WHITEFISH — The Polson Lady Pirates finished off their regular season on Oct. 25 with a win over the Whitefish Bulldogs, 3-0. The Bulldogs pushed the Lady Pirates, extending the first game to a 26-24 win and a 25-23 second game. The Pirates were able to runaway in the third, winning 25-13. Hannah Simpson led the team with 14 kills, while Clara Todd and Samantha Rensvold added eight and seven more, respectively. Avery Starr also had a strong showing on the night with an outstanding 26 assists and nine digs, helping the Lady Pirates keep control of the games. Polson will take on Corvallis in the first round of the Western Class A Divisional Tournament on Nov....
Football Polson POLSON — The Polson Pirates football team prevailed against the Whitefish Bulldogs on Oct. 21, winning 34-27. Polson quarterback Jarrett Wilson was involved in both Pirates touchdowns in the first quarter. Wilson rushed for an eight yard touchdown and threw for another on eith...
Story and Photos by Porter Counts / Valley Journal CHARLO — The Lady Vikings hosted the Noxon Lady Devils, losing in a tight match on Oct. 15, 3-2 (23-25, 25-23, 25-12, 16-25, 15-9). The game was close throughout with Noxon winning the first game, being pushed all the way by the Vikings. Charlo stor...
POLSON — Polson scored early and often in Thursday’s encounter with the Browning Indians. A running clock shortened the game starting in the second quarter as Polson built a 41-point lead. Keyen Nash returned from a two week layoff due to an injury related absence to rush for 101 yards a...
ARLEE — The Arlee Warriors faced off against the Valley Christian Eagles on Friday Oct. 14, winning 74-32. The Warriors improved to 5-3 on the season with a great showing from both the offensive and defensive sides of the game. Arlee took no time getting going, scoring within the first two minutes from...
News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — The Flathead River Rodeo in Polson has won the 2022 INFR Tour Rodeo of the Year. This year the Flathead River Rodeo had 599 contestants. Indian National Tour Rodeo – Rodeo of the Year is voted on by these contestants. This year there...
RONAN — On Friday, Oct. 14, athletes from the five valleys area gathered to honor the life of Alex Braun at the second Alex Braun Memorial Basketball Tournament put on by the Special Olympics of Montana. Alex Braun was a young Missoula athlete who passed away in the summer of 2021. Though tennis was...
Volleyball Charlo The Lady Vikings won in straight sets against the visiting Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat on Oct. 8, 3-0. The Lady Savage pushed the Lady Vikings with heads up plays and successful scrambles throughout the game, but Charlo pulled through to serve for the 26-24 win. The next two game...
CHARLO — The Mission Bulldogs ran away from the Charlo Vikings Sept. 30, 44-0. A 5-yard rush by Bryce Umphrey kicked off what would be a great night for the ‘dogs. Quarterback Kellen McClure threw a 37-yard pass to Canyon Sargent for the nights second touchdown, ending the first half 16-0. Umphre...
Soccer Polson POLSON — Polson Pirate boys soccer team downed the Libby Loggers Sept. 27, 4-2. Gabe Gier was assisted by Dylan Warner as the Loggers opened the scoring. The Pirates stormed back with four unanswered goals, with Pietro Durando and Brayden Lukart each scoring twice. Sammi J...
