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Articles with the Tag: Polson softball

Softball Softball

  POLSON – At home on Thursday two grand slams were impressive — but weren’t enough to save the Lady Pirates from defeat as they fell to Hamilton in an offense-heavy seven innings, 21-16. After a troubling first inning of a four-run deficit, the Lady Pirates slowly gained on the ...

Improvements made to Polson softball fields Improvements made to Polson softball fields

POLSON — Work to improve the Polson softball fields is showing progress. The lighting project will be starting in July once the girls finish summer softball. After a late start waiting for funding last fall, the committee decided not to start work on the field lights and drainage due to possible wea...

Polson Lil’ Lakers continue winning streak

  News from Polson ASA softball KALISPELL — Polson 10U ASA Fastpitch Lil’ Lakers softball team won their fourth consecutive tournament this past weekend in Kalispell. They went undefeated, winning five games and improving their record to 25-2 for this summer. The Lil’ Lak...

Polson ASA kicking off summer with a ‘Splash’ Polson ASA kicking off summer with a ‘Splash’

POLSON – Dugouts full of girls cheering in unison, cars packing the Polson softball parking lot, and the smell of hamburgers lingering in the air – all signs that ASA summer league softball has come alive in the valley, and what better way to start the summer than a good old fashioned “gian...

Lady Pirates face State upset at home Lady Pirates face State upset at home

POLSON — The Lady Pirates came across tough competition and maybe even some jitters as they hosted the Class A State softball tournament last week.  Head Coach Larry Smith said playing in front of the hometown crowd played into those jitters, and the Lady Pirates ultimately came away split 2-2 ...

Lady Pirates sweep Laverne Combo Softball Invitational

  BUTTE – The Lady Pirates pulled the rug out from under every team that dared to step onto the Lady Pirates’ magic carpet of command. On Friday the Lady Pirates traveled to Butte to participate in the Laverne Combo Invitational. Without hesitation, Polson downed Havre 7-2 in the tourname...

Lady Pirates looking to future Lady Pirates looking to future

POLSON — After a devastating loss at State last year to Frenchtown and a couple of losses to the Lady Broncs already this season, Polson softball is ready to put it in the past and focus on the future. Lady Pirate long time coach Larry Smith feels the girls are right on track and showing improvement.&n...

Lady Pirates break Loyola Sacred Heart

POLSON – While battling a wet week on the diamond, the Lady Pirates claimed a couple of victories and battled through a tough loss.  On Thursday the Lady Pirates hosted Libby. After a shaky first inning, Polson gained momentum and secured a conference 8-2 win over the Lady Loggers. Pitcher Jess...

Lady Pirates lose, first upset of season

FRENCHTOWN — The Lady Pirates battled through cheers and jeers, taking their first loss of the season, but battled back to a shutout win later in the week.  On Monday the Lady Pirates took on Frenchtown foes, the 2013 state champs, on the Lady Broncs diamond, falling 17-5. Although pitcher Jess...

Lady Pirates continue domination Lady Pirates continue domination

    COLUMBIA FALLS — The Lady Pirates have been unstoppable, wrangling in key hits and producing shut-outs while showing no mercy to their opponents. On Tuesday the Lady Pirates stomped Columbia Falls on the Wildkats home turf 3-0. Jessica Bagnell was on fire from the circle, striking o...


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