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bigforkeagle.com | Brandon Hansen
With spring here, hopefully, the Bigfork Vikings and Valkyries are preparing for what promises to be another exciting season. Head coach Sue Loeffler lost key seniors from last year but is optimistic about the team’s potential. “We were young but competed tough at State,” Loeffler said.
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leaderadvertiser.com | Brandon Hansen
The Ronan Chiefs capped off a trophy year at the 2025 State A Boys Basketball Tournament with a fourth-place finish, battling through the grueling three-day event at MetraPark’s First Interstate Arena and Lockwood High School Gym from March 13-15. “I enjoyed seeing all these teams playing such great basketball at the Metra,” Ronan Head Coach George Sherwood said. “Fourth is a weird feeling. You get this rush of mixed feelings.
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1 month ago | 
leaderadvertiser.com | Brandon Hansen
As the 2024-2025 basketball season comes to a close, athletes from Ronan and Polson have earned well-deserved recognition on the Northwest A All-Conference teams. With standout performances on the court, these players demonstrated skill, leadership, and determination throughout the season. GIRLS BASKETBALL: Polson’s Rylee Taylor-Jefferson made a significant impact this season as a sophomore, earning a spot on the First Team All-Conference.
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leaderadvertiser.com | Brandon Hansen
The Lake Monsters Swim Team showcased their talent and tenacity at the 2025 Montana Swimming Short Course Championships in Butte, delivering an impressive performance against stiff competition. The event, featuring 14 teams and 370 swimmers from across the state, saw the young athletes from Polson shine with personal bests, podium finishes, and qualifications for regional meets.
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1 month ago | 
hungryhorsenews.com | Brandon Hansen
The Ruis Wrestling Club in Columbia Falls showcased an impressive performance at the WMLG Unit 2 Qualifier on March 15, with several wrestlers securing top placements and earning valuable team points. Leading the charge was Cash Buckallew in the Novice 65 division, who dominated his bracket and clinched first place. Buckallew won all three of his matches by fall, securing 26 team points. His final victory came against Weston Bauer (Mission/Charlo) in 1:26.
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1 month ago | 
whitefishpilot.com | Brandon Hansen
Several Whitefish Bulldogs basketball players earned recognition in the 2024-2025 Northwest A All-Conference teams. For the girls' team, freshman Allie Shors made an immediate impact in her first high school season, earning an Honorable Mention nod. On the boys’ side, senior Carson Gulick was named to the Second Team All-Conference. Additionally, sophomore Cooper Dudley received Honorable Mention recognition.
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1 month ago | 
bigforkeagle.com | Brandon Hansen
When musician Tommy Edwards’ oldest daughter started playing soccer this year, he asked Shannon Garner, a volunteer, “What can I do to help?” That simple question set off a chain reaction that has led to one of the club’s biggest fundraising efforts yet: the Score Big for BSC benefit concert and silent auction, set for March 29 at the Jewel Basin Event Center.
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1 month ago | 
leaderadvertiser.com | Brandon Hansen
Ronan had the lead in the first half but blasted the game against Frenchtown right open in the second by scoring 43 points in a 79-58 Western A Divisional Basketball victory on Saturday, March 8, in Whitefish. Added to tournament wins over Columbia Falls and Hamilton, the victory means the Chiefs will be dancing at the state tournament in Billings starting today, when they face Billings Central at noon.
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1 month ago | 
leaderadvertiser.com | Brandon Hansen
Ronan girls had their highest scoring game of the season, but so did Columbia Falls, which meant the Lady Wildkats defeated the Maidens 68-65 to end their season at the Western A Divisional Tournament on Saturday, March 8. Even in the loss, Ronan shined as they had all season. "Overall, we had a successful season," Ronan Head Coach Steve Woll said. "We just came away three points shy of our goal of reaching the state tournament.
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1 month ago | 
leaderadvertiser.com | Brandon Hansen
Charlo opens up Western B Tournament with lossThe Charlo Lady Vikings opened their Western C Divisional run with a tough 41-29 loss to the White Sulphur Springs Lady Hornets last Thursday at the Butte Civic Center. Charlo got off to a solid start, keeping pace in the first quarter and trailing just 13-10 after the first eight minutes. However, White Sulphur Springs' senior post Natalie Fisher proved to be the difference-maker, finishing with 23 points and 21 rebounds.
