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Montana State QB Tommy Mellott named Big Sky offensive player of the year
Everyone knew Tommy Mellott was special and now the Big Sky Conference has made it official, naming him the offens…
Girls hoops: Wildkats rout Maidens
COLUMBIA FALLS — Ellie Stutsman scored 12 points off the bench, six coming in Columbia Falls’ second-quarter surge that carried the Wildkats over Ronan 60-17 in Northwest A girls basketball Thursday.
Kats' coach Cary Finberg to step down after season
COLUMBIA FALLS — Come December things will look different at the Columbia Falls High School gym.
Libby Legend
“The Man. The Myth. The Legend,” these are the words used by Libby wrestling coach Dean Thompson when describing senior Jace DeShazer.
Knights put away Glacier girls in fourth quarter
Missoula Hellgate’s Elly Reed scored 13 points, including a 3-pointer as the Knights pulled away in the fourth quarter to down Glacier 53-45 in a Western AA girls basketball game Thursday at the Wolf Den.
Hauck signs 3-year deal with Griz
MISSOULA — When you have an excellent final year of your contract, chances are you’ll get a new one — and Bobby Hauck got his, agreeing to a three-year deal to…
Ronan tips Whitefish, says perfect in NW-A
RONAN — Kelby Finley scored 17 points for Ronan, and the Chiefs used a big third quarter to take down Whitefish 50-39 and stay unbeaten in Northwest A boys basketball games Tuesday.
Valkyries hand Browning first league loss
BIGFORK — Bigfork’s Ava Davey scored 10 of her 15 points in a first-quarter surge that carried the Valkyries past Browning 59-30 in a Northwest A girls basketball matchup Tuesday.
Glacier outduels Hellgate
Glacier and Missoula Hellgate squared off in a dual meet Tuesday at Glacier High with the Wolfpack outscoring the Knights 51-15 for the win.
Bobcats hire former Utah State star Chuckie Keeton as QB coach
BOZEMAN — Chuckie Keeton, an all-conference quarterback at Utah State with wide-ranging experience after his playing career, has been tabbed to mentor Bobcat quarterbacks, MSU head coach Brent Vigen announced.
Braves comeback bid falls short against Butte
Hudson Luedtke scored 13 points,including a perfect 5-5 from the foul line as Butte held off Flathead’s late comeback attempt to win 63-54 in Western AA boys basketball.
Brave Brawlers down Hellgate
Flathead continued their strong run of success in dual-meets with a 71-3 win over Missoula Hellgate at Flathead High Tuesday.
Ronan girls complete comeback against Whitefish
Maddy Illig scored 15 points, including eight in the fourth quarter as Ronan picked up a comeback win over Whitefish in Northwestern A girls basketball.
Bravettes fall on road to Butte
BUTTE — Cadence Graham knocked down four 3-pointers and scored a game-high 25 points for Butte as they defeated Flathead 57-51 in Western AA girls basketball.
Sports briefs: Ex-Griz McDowell commits to Temple
Clifton McDowell, the Montana Grizzlies’ quarterback who entered the NCAA transfer portal shortly after leading them to the FCS title game, announced Monday he has committed to Temple.
Bengals down Bobcat women in Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho — Kacey Spink had 15 points, Tasia Jordan had a 14 point 10 rebound double-double and Idaho State beat Montana State 62-53 Monday night in Big Sky conference play.