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Carson Garner's hot start mirrors the Range Riders'
Carson Garner thought professional baseball was right there.
Jordt, Martel 2nd in doubles for Bigfork at B-C state tennis
GREAT FALLS — Bigfork’s Adam Jordt and Isaac Martel finished second in doubles play at the Class B-C state tennis tournament on Friday.
Track: Final weekend for athletes to hit state marks
With state qualifying standards in Classes AA, A and B, 38 boys and 42 girls from the region’s high schools have already secured another week to their season entering this weekend’s divisional track meets in Libby …
Big Sky sweeps Bravettes in state play-in series
MISSOULA — Missoula Big Sky defeated Flathead 6-1 and 4-2 to sweep a best of three state tournament play-in softball series on Thursday afternoon.
Lakers off and running into Canadian Days Tournament
Just 11 games into the American Legion baseball season and the Kalispell Lakers AA are on pace to demolish last year’s stolen bases mark.
AA state tennis: Glacier's Blalack in state singles title match
HELENA — Despite heavy winds and rain that forced the tournament inside, Glacier’s Hunter Blalack is one match away from a state championship.
Local fighters set for Kalispell Kombat
The Kalispell Kombat mixed martial arts fights are back tonight for another gala event at the Hilton Garden Inn.
B-C state tennis: Vikings in 2nd during Thomson's big day
GREAT FALLS — Kyle Thomson of Bigfork posted victories in his first two singles matches on Thursday at the Class B-C state tennis tournament.
Softball: Loggers beat Wildkats on walk-off grand slam by Gallagher
LIBBY — A walk-off, grand-slam home run by Devon Gallagher in the bottom of the seventh inning gave Libby a 5-1 Northwestern A softball victory over Columbia Falls on Thursday.
Briones, Getts top singles seeds for divisional tennis
The field is set, and state qualifying bids are on the line in Libby as the Northwestern A divisional tennis tournament start today at 10 a.m.
Terry column: Eighth grader gives golf pros his best shot
Facing professional golfers, college seniors, high school state champions and seasoned amateurs, Libby’s Ryggs Johnston led the field after the opening nine holes at the U.S. Open Qualifier at Missoula Country Club…
State Tennis: Flathead, Glacier in Helena; Bigfork heads to Great Falls
For prep netters, this is the final chance for glory.
Class B State Golf: Potkonjak ties for 2nd; Bigfork boys share 3rd
BILLINGS — Bigfork junior Joseph Potkonjak made a hard push at the top of the leaderboard but couldn’t quite erase the 8-stroke lead of Manhattan’s Joey Peter, finishing in a tie for second place at the Class B sta…
Bravettes at Big Sky for AA softball series; winner goes to state
It’s playoff time for Class AA softball as the Flathead Bravettes hit the road for a postseason softball series against Missoula Big Sky.
Legion Baseball: Lakers AA paddle Loggers 13-1
LIBBY — The Kalispell Lakers AA scored eight runs in the second inning and held Libby to just six hits to top the Loggers 13-1 in eight innings of nonconference American Legion baseball on Tuesday night.
Softball: Loyola bounces Eureka in play-in
MISSOULA — Missoula Loyola-Sacred Heart’s Joslynn Haran hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning and Hannah Hirning struck out 12 batters in five innings to boost the Breakers (15-8 overall, 11-7 We…