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Sports shorts for Jan. 25, 2023 Sports shorts for Jan. 25, 2023

Wrestling Ronan Boys LEWISTOWN — The Chiefs traveled to Lewistown for the Montana Class A Duels tournament Jan. 20 and 21. The Chiefs, who were ranked first in their pool, dominated their early matches in Pool D. After not losing a team match, they fell in the quarterfinals and ended up sixth overall. Individually, there were a number of undefeated wrestlers in multiple weight classes. Ridge Cote (120), Fortina Silva (138), and Brady Hout (170) won all of their matches, while August Courville (103), Koda King (145), James Courville (145), and Jackson Davis (285) only fell in the quarterfinal matches. The Chiefs next travel to Frenchtown on Jan. 26 at 5 p.m.   Ron...


Sports Shorts for Jan. 18, 2023 Sports Shorts for Jan. 18, 2023

Basketball Polson POLSON — The Pirates hosted local rivals the Ronan Chiefs on Jan. 14, winning a hard fought game at 61-55. Polson started the game on fire, led by Jarrett Wilson who scored 10 of the Pirates 15 in the first quarter. Wilson scored another 10 in the second quarter, and finishe...


Polson alumni celebrate Pirates anniversary Polson alumni celebrate Pirates anniversary

POLSON — In honor of the 30th anniversary of the 1993 Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates finishing first and second respectively in basketball, Linderman Gym hosted a reunion of the teams during the Polson vs. Ronan basketball games.  1993 was the first time the Polson Pirates won the boys state c...


Polson Lady Pirates 1993 State A Basketball 2nd Place team Polson Lady Pirates 1993 State A Basketball 2nd Place team

From left are: Todd Goode, Brad Walter, Chad Smith, Kris McKethen, Neal Smith, Jarod Tait, Jamie Vies, Geoff Ramsey, Asst. Coach Steve Nelson, Asst. Coach Bruce Thomas, and Head Coach Joe Mckethen.


Polson Lady Pirates 1993 State A Basketball 2nd Place team Polson Lady Pirates 1993 State A Basketball 2nd Place team

From left (with 1993 last names) are: Head Coach Bruce Thomas, Heather Knutson, Jaime Richards, Sarah Hartsoch, Tosha Doornek, Brooke Doepke, Julie Stene, Jeannette Grey, Sheri Gunlock, Sara Gunderson, Nicole Dubuque, mgr. Tisha Matt, Asst. Coach Steve Nelson and Asst. Coach Sue Moore.  


Hunters and Anglers Invited to ‘Elk Camp at the Capitol’

News from MT Citizens’ Elk Management Coalition HELENA — Montana hunters and anglers are invited to attend ‘Elk Camp at the Capitol’ on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Montana Capitol building in Helena.  Elk Camp is a celebration of Montana’s exceptional outdoor legacy an...


Sports shorts for Jan. 11, 2023

Polson Girls Basketball WHITEFISH — The Lady Pirates traveled to Whitefish to take on the Bulldogs on Jan. 6, winning 44-32. Although Whitefish led by one point after the first quarter, Polson went ahead in the second and never looked back. Addyson Gallatin led all scoring with 20 points, includin...


DCC Hall of Fame class to be honored DCC Hall of Fame class to be honored

News from Dawson Community College GLENDIVE — The Dawson Community College Athletic Department will be honoring its fourth Hall of Fame Class on Jan. 14-15. Seven-time Rodeo World Champion, Dan Mortensen, will be the Master of Ceremonies for the weekend. Local coaching legends Don Mast (Men’...


Sports shorts for Dec. 21, 2022 Sports shorts for Dec. 21, 2022

Basketball Polson The Polson Girls Varsity Basketball teams traveled to Libby on Dec. 17 to take on the Loggers and Lady loggers, coming away with a solid performance on the road winning 40-14. The Lady Pirates and Lady Loggers battled throughout the first quarter with both teams playing well de...


Polson girls wrestling mixer results

POLSON — Girls wrestlers from Corvallis, Frenchtown, and Polson participated in a wrestling mixer on Dec. 16, though not all the Lady Pirates were able to wrestle in this one due to a limited number of opponents. No team scores were kept. Results below for Polson girls that had matches: 114 Round 1 ...


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