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Riding into 2026
Jonah Giblin is a rookie pitcher for the Glacier Range Riders, but he’s not a stranger to Kalispell and Glacier Ba…
Gunlock, Vals outscore Ronan Maidens 68-44
BIGFORK — The Maidens fought hard on both ends Tuesday night, but Paeten Gunlock was simply spectacular for the Valkyries.
Finley goes over 1,000, Ronan outscores Bigfork
RONAN — Kolby Finley scored 24 points, going over 1,000 for his career, and the Ronan Chiefs pulled away from a tight first quarter to beat Bigfork 80-62 in Northwest A boys basketball Tuesday.
Lawrence, Wildkats overpower Lady Pirates
POLSON — Onnika Lawrence hit three 3-pointers and scored 23 points and Columbia Falls scored a 53-36 road win over Northwest A foe Polson in girls basketball Tuesday.
Illinois hiring Bobby Hauck as defensive coordinator
On Monday, five days after he announced his retirement as head coach of the Montana Grizzlies, Bobby Hauck was named as defensive coordinator for Illinois.
Bobby Hauck Retires: What’s Next for Montana Football and the Big Sky?
Bobby Hauck has officially retired as head coach of Montana football, and on this episode of Big Sky Now, the Daily Inter Lake panel breaks down what it means …
Grizzlies’ spring game set for April 10
MISSOULA — The Montana Grizzlies’ finale to spring drills, the Grizzly Scholarship Association Spring Game, is set for 6 p.m. on April 10 inside Washington-Gri…
Brave, Bravette Brawlers round out dual season with wins
The Flathead Brave and Bravette Brawlers closed out dual season with a pair of decisive wins over Helena High and Helena Capital Friday at Flathead High School.
Polson holds off late Libby comeback attempt
POLSON — Malakai Curley hit six 3-pointers and scored 24 points as Polson defeated Libby 48-45 in Northwest A boys basketball Saturday evening.
Polson girls pull away from Libby
POLSON — Hinkley Moss scored 10 points as Polson bested Libby 39-20 in a low-scoring affair Saturday afternoon.
Hot-shooting Butte sweeps Flathead
BUTTE — Hudson Luedtke hit six 3-pointers en route to 33 points and a Butte victory over Flathead 75-61 Saturday in Western AA boys basketball at the Butte Civic Center.
Illig, Maidens rally past Browning girls
RONAN — Maddy Illig hit a 19-footer to put Ronan ahead 59-58, and Natalie Adams’ two free throws iced the Maidens’ 61-58 win over Browning in Northwest A girls basketball late Saturday.
Bobcat women's bounce back; Lady Griz 0-2 on weekend
CHENEY, Wash. — Montana State’s Jamison Philip hit two free throws with 1:10 left to put her team ahead, and Ella Johnson blocked a last-second shot as the Bobcats beat Eastern Washington 71-69 in Big Sky women’s b…
Griz men win; Cats fall Saturday
MISSOULA (AP) — Money Williams had 14 points to help Montana hold off Idaho 73-68 on Saturday night.
C-Falls sweep Cat-Dog hoops Friday
WHITEFISH — Alexa Friske and Jory Hill each led their team in scoring and splashed three triples, leading Columbia Falls to a sweep over Whitefish in a Northwest A basketball doubleheader Friday evening.
Butte boys edge past Wolfpack
BUTTE — Hudson Luedtke scored 30 points as Butte closed on a 7-2 run for a 69-64 victory over Glacier Friday evening in a Western AA boys showdown at the Butte Civic Center.