Chris Peterson

Helena

Sports Editor at Helena Independent Record

Sports Editor: @Helenaironline; Scribe @406mtsports. @umontana grad: Alum: @havredaily For tips: 406-475-4292. [email protected]

Articles

Familiar faces bring home Capital High's Bob Bean and Jude Gleason awards

1 week ago | 406mtsports.com | Chris Peterson

Capital High School has been giving out the Bob Bean and Jude Gleason awards for some time, but for the second year in a row, there was a tie, at least for the Bob Bean. The awards are presented annually to each school’s top male and female senior athletes. Recipients must have participated in two or more sports all four years, while exhibiting stellar attributes in athletics, academics, character, attendance, sportsmanship, leadership and citizenship.
SEC commitment to visit Michigan football, along with other blue-chip targets

1 week ago | gbmwolverine.com | Chris Peterson

Michigan football has an impressive list of official visitors coming this weekend as the Wolverines are building momentum on the recruiting trail. Momentum is a tangible thing in recruiting and Michigan football is starting to build it. The Wolverines landed two commitments last week, from tight ends Matt Ludwig and Mason Bonner -- two talented pass catchers. Michigan football has been building on that momentum since.
Bryce Underwood makes history, Michigan dominated College Football 26 cover athletes

1 week ago | gbmwolverine.com | Chris Peterson

Michigan football dominated the two cover athletes for EA Sports College Football 26, plus Bryce Underwood makes history as a cover athlete. EA Sports released the cover athletes for College Football 26, both the regular edition the deluxe editions, which come out in early July. These kinds of things always trigger college football fans, but Michigan football fans have quite a bit to be happy about.
Two more blue-chip recruits include Michigan football as a finalist

1 week ago | gbmwolverine.com | Chris Peterson

Michigan football has made the top group for a couple of 2026 blue-chip recruits and here's more on the Wolverines chanes with Nick Abrams and Carter Scruggs. You can feel Michigan football starting to build some momentum on the recruiting trail as we head into official visit season. The Wolverines recently made the top group with two of their top targets in the 2026 class, defensive lineman Titan Davis, and also offensive tackle Malakai Lee out of Hawaii.
The Michigan Wolverines waiting game with Yaxel Lendeborg is nearly over

1 week ago | gbmwolverine.com | Chris Peterson

The Michigan basketball program will hear a decision, one way or another from Yaxel Lendeborg by Wednesday night. By the end of Wednesday night, the Michigan basketball team will finally get an answer, one way or another, whether or not Yaxel Lendeborg, the top player available in the transfer portal ahead of the 2025-26 season, will play for the Wolverines. The Wolverines landed his commitment after Lendeborg entered the portal from UAB. However, he was always going to explore the NBA draft.
Last Chance Rundown: Madi Todorovich sets a new standard at state track; Helena teams finish runner-up

1 week ago | helenair.com | Chris Peterson

It was a historic weekend at the Class AA state track and field meet for Helena High's Madi Todorovich, who capped an incredible career by setting a new standard in the state of Montana for track and field athletes, at least in terms of medals won.
Last Chance Rundown

1 week ago | helenair.com | Chris Peterson

It was a historic weekend at the Class AA state track and field meet for Helena High’s Madi Todorovich, who capped an incredible career by setting a new standard in the state of Montana for track and field athletes, at least in terms of medals won.
4 reasons why Michigan’s offense will be drastically improved

1 week ago | gbmwolverine.com | Chris Peterson

Breaking down why the Michigan football offense will be much improved this season. We have 14 more weekends to wait until Michigan football plays its 2025 season opener against New Mexico. The wait seems long, but it will be here before we know it. Until then, there will be plenty to focus on in recruiting as Michigan football seems poised for a big summer on the trail.
Class AA state track and field highlights and quotes

1 week ago | helenair.com | Chris Peterson

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Class AA state track and field highlights and quotes

1 week ago | 406mtsports.com | Chris Peterson

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