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Poster Player of the Week: Whitefish's Jack Oehlerich
This week’s Poster Player of the Week, presented by Corwin Motors, goes to Whitefish tennis standout Jack Oehleric…
Lakers, Twins, Mariners have All-State picks
One player each from the Kalispell Lakers, Mission Valley Mariners and Glacier Twins was named All-State for Class A American Legion baseball in Montana.
Sports briefs: Cochran ace includes car
BIGFORK — Jeff Cochran, playing in the Eagle Bend men’s member-guest tournament, “The Wanagan,” dunked a tee shot and won a car on July 18.
Mavs, Royals bow out of Region 7 Legion tourney
BILLINGS — Montana state champion Missoula Mavericks’ run at the Region 7 American Legion baseball tournament lasted three games, and ended with a 10-1 loss to Tigard (Ore.) Barbers on Friday at Dehler Park.
Range Riders build second-half momentum
John Mabry’s two-down double down the right field line capped a five-run, ninth-inning rally for the Glacier Range Riders Thursday, in a walk-off 9-8 win over …
Range Riders bullpen dominates in win over Mustangs
Sean Brennan’s strong start gave the Glacier Range Riders their second win in a row as they defeated the Billings Mustangs 6-1 Wednesday at Glacier Bank Park.
Schafer shuts down Mustangs in Range Riders win
Luke Schafer delivered a complete game and allowing four hits for the Glacier Range Riders as they defeated the Billings Mustangs 3-1 Tuesday at Glacier Bank Park.
Brennan, Nikunen, Cephers land postseason Legion honors
The awards for the Montana/Alberta AA American Legion 2025 season have been announced, and a trio of Kalispell Lakers received recognition.
2025 Griz report to camp Thursday
The Montana Grizzlies report to fall camp Thursday with a lot of questions, even at the position that has the most experience and depth.
Briefs: Kennedy-Stark Center grand opening Aug. 18
Montana State University and Bobcat Athletics officially unveils the Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center with a grand opening on Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. inside the new practice and competition facility.
Griz add trio of analysts to staff ahead of fall camp
Three familiar faces with deep connections to the program and region have joined the Montana football staff as analysts, head coach Bobby Hauck announced on Tuesday.
Keeping Score: Heartbreaker ending as Lakers bow out
The Lakers had great pitching throughout the state tournament but unfortunately the offense was unable to provide much of a spark in their two losses and were …
3 Whitefish players picked for All-Star baseball game
Area baseball players dot both the East and West rosters for the first annual Monana High School All-Star Game, set for 4 p.m. on Aug. 16 in Butte’s 3 Legends …
Reid, Brandt go yard in Veterans Memorial softball final
BELGRADE — Annika Reid, Mackenzie Brandt and Charity Dunn homered to help their team win the championship at the 12th Annual Veterans Memorial Classic softball tournament Sunday.
Montana, Air Force play postponed scrimmage
The second annual Glacier Park College Soccer Showcase went off with one hitch. Zapped out Sunday night by a lightning storm, the exhibition took place Monday morning in front of an appreciative crowd at Flip Darly…
Fogel hits 3 home runs, including walk-off
After holding onto a four-run lead most of the game, the Glacier Range Riders bullpen gave up six runs over the final two frames, including a three-run walk-off homer by Adam Fogel and dropped the series finale to …