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Big Sky Now: Basketball coverage, who's rising, who's falling behind
Montana and Montana State were favored to dominate, but Northern Colorado and Portland State are making waves in t…
Johnson leads Grizzlies over Bobcat men
MISSOULA — Kai Johnson, added to the starting lineup shortly before game time, scored 25 points to lead Montana over Montana State 77-70 in Big Sky Conference men’s basketball Saturday night.
Friday girls: Bigfork, C-Falls win big
BROWNING — Braeden Gunlock poured in 27 points, including 12 free throws in 16 attempts, and Bigfork powered past Browning 59-28 in Northwest A girls basketball action Friday.
Pelc, pressure power Glacier's sweep of Flathead
Three “P’s” proved pivotal at crosstown Friday: (Cooper) Pelc, pressure and the Pack.
Nine 3-pointers lifts C-Falls girls over Libby
COLUMBIA FALLS — Kierra Kemppainen scored 16 points, including four 3-pointers as Columbia Falls defeated Libby 64-31 in girls basketball Thursday.
C-Falls boys roll past Libby
LIBBY — Cooper Ross and Bjorn Pedersen scored 15 points each and Columbia Falls defeated Libby 70-34 in boys basketball Thursday.
Flathead, Glacier hope to spark seasons at crosstown
The stakes are high, and the intensity may be even higher.
Brother sharpens brother
For Glacier basketball’s Liam Ells, his abilities were forged through years on the court and countless competitions with his brother Sam.
Local youth skiers race well at Big Sky
The Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation, or FVSEF, saw several young competitors race well enough to reach the podium this past weekend at Big Sky Resort.
Vikings fall in OT in Polson; Vals roll at home
POLSON -— Malakai Curley hit three 3-pointers and scored 19 points, Cason Graham added 17 and Polson outlasted Bigfork 62-59 in overtime Tuesday in Northwest A boys basketball.
Keeping Score: Epic triple-overtime thriller, crosstown rivalry, and record-breaking shots
This episode is packed with unforgettable moments from Lyric Ersland’s jaw-dropping 34-point performance in a triple-overtime battle to Caitlin Converse’s clut…
Poster Player of the Week: Grace Gall of Flathead High
This week’s poster player of the week goes to Grace Gall, a sophomore forward for the Flathead Bravettes.
Bravettes claim team crown at Hellgate Mixer
MISSOULA — With Bella Downing and Alisha Cook winning individual crowns, the Flathead Bravettes ruled the Missoula Hellgate Mixer girls wrestling tournament, winning the team title by 24 points Saturday.
Brave Brawlers take home Jug Beck crown
MISSOULA — Flathead’s Brave Brawlers shook off an injury, saw a couple sophomores reach the top of the podium and won the Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic wrestling tournament Saturday.
Flathead, Butte split
She made the second one count.
Pack boys falter in fourth
Hudson Luedtke outscored the Glacier Wolfpack 15-4 in the fourth quarter to complete the Butte Bulldogs’ comeback for a 57-54 road win at the Wolf Den Friday n…