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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…
Soccer: Hellgate tops Braves, Bravettes
MISSOULA — Ryan Sayler scored two goals while Peter Vandam had a goal and an assist as Missoula Hellgate blanked Flathead 4-0 in Western AA boys soccer action on Saturday.
Soccer roundup: Wildkats blank Rangers
COLUMBIA FALLS — Senior forward Ellie Johnson scored two goals and assisted on two more to guide Columbia Falls to a 4-0 Class A nonconference girls soccer victory over the Livingston Rangers on Friday.
Avery 2nd, Glacier 3rd at golf invitational
BUTTE — Teigan Avery finished second and the Glacier girls were third at the Butte Invitational golf tournament on Friday.
Football roundup: Dillon nips Whitefish with late TD, conversion
WHITEFISH — Troy Anderson connected with Nate Simkins on three scoring passes to lift Dillon over Whitefish 22-21 on Friday night in a thrilling Class A nonconference football game at Memorial Field.
AA football: Soggy 2nd half dooms Braves at Helena
HELENA — The second half kickoff brought with it change in the weather.
AA football: Bozeman bumps Glacier
Missed opportunities marred any hope for Glacier to build momentum in a 24-10 loss to Bozeman on Friday at Legends Stadium. The loss drops Glacier to 0-2 for the first time since its inaugural season in 2007.
Volleyball roundup: Eureka, Whitefish earn wins
EUREKA — Eureka stormed back after dropping the first set to best St. Ignatius 23-25, 25-21, 25-10, 25-20 on Thursday in the nonconference Class B volleyball opener for the Lions.
AA football: Kindred quarterbacks lead Flathead revival
When Flathead coach Kyle Samson talks about his junior quarterback, you could swear he was talking about someone else.
AA football: Glacier hopes to limit mistakes, bounce back
Missing timing plays, lining up in the wrong alignments and blown coverages all added up against Glacier in its first home loss since 2012 last weekend against Helena High.
Boys soccer: Wild crosstown match ends in draw
It was loud, it was wet and it was physical.
Girls soccer: Bravettes edge Wolfpack, 2-1
Flathead’s game-winning goal in its 2-1 girls soccer crosstown win over Glacier felt inevitable during a blustery first half that saw the Bravettes get quite a few one-on-one looks at a shot on goal.
Whitefish, Libby split in soccer play
WHITEFISH — Kess Nelson had seven goalie saves, Haley Nicholson scored two goals and Kellie Brown added another as Whitefish opened Northern A soccer play with a 3-0 victory on Thursday afternoon at Smith Fields.
Golf: Avery opens with 76 at Butte
BUTTE — Teigan Avery is off to a strong start at the Butte Invitational golf tournament.
TERRY COLUMN: Braves focused on future
First impressions are the most lasting.
BOYS SOCCER: Flathead, Glacier growing into rivalry
By Andy Viano