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Articles with the Tag: Mission

'MAC Attack' heads to state tourney 'MAC Attack' heads to state tourney

ST. IGNATIUS — With rainstorms, cold weather and puddles to contend with this spring, the MAC softball team just laughed. They’ve dealt with worse weather, including 2 inches of snow at last year’s state tournament. MAC stands for Mission, Arlee and Charlo, since it’s a combined team ...

Alexander, Bell claim divisional titles

MISSOULA — Ronan-St. Ignatius’ Jalen Bell defended his divisional championships in long jump and triple jump last weekend, leaping 21 feet, 8.75 inches in the long jump and 43 feet, 10 inches in the triple jump.  Paden Alexander added a double divisional championship to his career accompl...

Mission boys, girls struggle at state tennis tourney

The St. Ignatius boys had a tough run at the 2013 state tournament, not only in the end results, but also with the weather. All three days were rained out and play was moved inside, which resulted in shortened scoring that could have affected a couple of players’ end results if they had played full set...

St. Ignatius seeks to fill city positions

ST. IGNATIUS — Between several water system improvement projects, dog and cat licensing and ongoing construction at the St. Ignatius Airport, city council members had much to discuss during last week’s meeting.  Lake County Joint Airport Board Chairman Rick Newman gave the annual airport ...

MAC softball 3-4 on week

Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball won three out of four games last week, pounding Thompson Falls 15-0 before beating Plains in the first game of a doubleheader, 12-4, although the tide was reversed in the second game, with the Lady Bulldogs falling 4-14. MAC came back to win over Deer Lodge 6-2 on Saturday. ...

Mission students showcase hard work, plans Mission students showcase hard work, plans

ST. IGNATIUS — Beaming smiles and the sounds of laughter filled the halls of nearly every St. Ignatius School District building April 25 as students, parents and faculty alike participated in the latest installment of St. Ignatius’ Community Showcase.  “I love it,” smiled midd...

In St. Ignatius, tennis is synonymous with family In St. Ignatius, tennis is synonymous with family

ST. IGNATIUS — Tennis is a unique sport in that it affords athletes the opportunity to play their entire lives. Sara Ison and Kimimi Ashley know this well. A mother-daughter tennis-coaching duo, the pair has coached St. Ignatius tennis teams for a combined 14 years.  “It’s fun; I de...

MAC girls win 3

Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball picked up three wins last week, beating Corvallis 14-6 April 23 before whipping Troy in both games of a doubleheader, 10-0 and 12-0, on Saturday. Against Corvallis, pitcher Loren Erickson led her team in RBIs with four, also turning in a triple as she went 3-3. Sahriha Camach...

Ronan-Mission athletes heat up track

MISSOULA — A little warm weather went a long way for the Ronan-St. Ignatius track and field team at the Big Sky Quad meet Friday in Missoula. Connor Benn and Shelby Grant both cleared 11 feet in the pole vault, which was Connor’s lifetime best; and Shelby tied his best.  Feli Ludwig, A...

Despite rain, Earth Day bright in Mission Despite rain, Earth Day bright in Mission

ST. IGNATIUS — The planet Earth provides food, water and shelter for every living thing in the world, humans included. How fitting it is, then, that an entire day be set aside once every year to give thanks to and honor the amazing works of nature and work toward taking care of the planet as it has tak...


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