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The Ever-changing Pioneer League
The Pioneer Baseball League has, in simple terms, three new faces in its 12-team lineup for 2026: The Modesto (Cal…
Thompson named Big Sky Player of the Week
Montana junior Skyleigh Thompson, who totaled five points on the Grizzlies’ recent road sweep of Northern Arizona and Northern Colorado, was named the Big Sky …
Meyer, Glasgow lead Grizzlies’ awards haul
MISSOULA — A stifling defensive performance and a perfect day kicking have led the Montana Grizzlies to a pair of Big Sky Player of the Week honors, after defeating Idaho in Moscow over the weekend to bring the Lit…
Griz outlast Idaho, take Little Brown Stein
Montana quarterback Clifton McDowell threw for one score and ran for another, and the No. 10 Grizzlies made a 17-0 lead hold up for a 23-21 upset of No. 3 Idaho Saturday, in a Big Sky Conference and FCS showdown at…
McDowell, No. 10 Montana hold off No. 3 Idaho, 23-21
Clifton McDowell threw a touchdown pass and ran for a TD, Grant Glasgow kicked three field goals and Montana held on to beat Idaho 23-21 Saturday night in a battle of two of the top teams in the Football Championsh…
Truman, Butts set records in Lions’ win
It was a record-setting Friday night for Eureka Lions AJ Truman and Tristan Butts, who hooked up on three touchdown passes in a 45-7 Western B football win over Whitehall.
Briefs: Pitching boot camp; Mohl homers for Griz
Prospective baseball pitchers age 11-18 in the area are encouraged to join the Flathead Valley 1-Pitch Warrior Boot Camp, an every-Sunday camp that begins Oct. 29 and ends Dec. 10.
Whitefish blanks Rams
Delaney Smith and Olivia Genovese each scored twice and the Whitefish Bulldogs dispatched the Billings Central Rams 4-0 on Saturday in a Class A soccer quarter…
Glacier boys win first Western AA soccer title
The Wolfpack clinched the Western AA conference title Friday after an 11-3 victory in Butte, halting Missoula Hellgate’s decade-long run as conference champion. It is also Glacier’s first ever conference title.
Bravettes win second crosstown game
The Flathead Bravettes secured the No. 4 seed in Western AA with a 3-2 win over crosstown rival Glacier on Thursday at Legends Stadium.
Harris, McAtee lead Wildkats over Hamilton
HAMILTON — Josie Harris and Hope McAtee teamed up to lift the Columbia Falls Wildkats to a 2-0 win over Southern No. 1 seed Hamilton in a Class A soccer quarterfinal on Saturday.
Valkyries stun top-seeded Laurel
In a weekend filled with unexpected results, Bigfork’s 3-2 win over Eastern No. 1 seed Laurel in a Class A soccer quarterfinal on Saturday might have been the most shocking.
Browning boys hold off C-Falls at Western A Fall Classic
Browning’s boys cross country team showed its championship mettle Saturday, beating a crowded Western A Fall Classic field at King Ranch Golf Course.
No. 7 Carroll storms back late to beat Eastern Oregon on the road
The Fighting Saints shook off a slow start to beat the Mountaineers 14-6 on the road after being held scoreless through three quarters.
Freshman rallies Idaho State to 42-41 win over E. Washington
Hunter Hays scored untouched on a 1-yard quarterback draw with 52 seconds left and Idaho State, led by a career day from freshman quarterback Jordan Cooke, ended a 12-game losing streak to Eastern Washington with a…
Chambers, Mellott carry Cats over Cal Poly
Montana State is getting back to its full complement of quarterbacks. Senior Sean Chambers ran for three touchdowns, including another long burst, and junior Tommy Mellott threw for two scores in limited action as…