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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…
Strong second half keys Bravettes
The Flathead Bravettes offset a slow first half with a dominant second, beating Great Falls 37-22 in their girls basketball opener Friday at the Flathead gym.
Bison hold off Braves boys, 72-67
Lyric Ersland scored 13 of his 17 points in the final eight minutes, and he and Brodee Zahn each hit threes in a comeback that fell five points short.
Eureka ready to strike in new-look 7B
The Eureka boys basketball looks to capitalize on a new-look District 7B and make a run behind a veteran-laden team.
Bravettes reload after runner-up finish
The Flathead Bravettes have changed coaches and graduated most of their minutes off a team that played in the State AA girls basketball championship last March…
Wolfpack gather forces for another tourney run
Last season was a banner one for the Glacier boys basketball team, which went 17-8 and picked up the second State AA trophy in program history with a third-pla…
Lady Griz top LMU on School Day, 83-68
MISSOULA — On a day that is unlike any other on the schedule, it was Montana’s seniors who provided calm amidst the School Day chaos and the challenge of a formidable opponent, and led the home team to a gritty vic…
Hauck lands AFCS Region 5 coaching honor
After winning his eighth Big Sky Conference championship and becoming the league’s all-time winningest coach in 2023, Montana’s Bobby Hauck has been voted by his peers as the American Football Coaches Association (…
Grizzlies' Gillman wins Jerry Rice Award
FARMINGTON, Utah — After an incredible season in the backfield for the Montana Grizzlies, Eli Gillman was named the 2023 Jerry Rice Award recipient by Stats Perform on Wednesday.
Whitefish boys fall to Frenchtown
Mason Kelch hit two 3-pointers and scored 16 to lead the Bulldogs. CJ Thew and Mason Genovese added 11 points each.
Where was everyone in ‘01
The Montana Grizzlies’ last title? That came in 2001, 13-6 over a little school in Greenville, South Carolina called Furman. Little, as in 3,000 students were enrolled there at the time.
Boys Hoops: Put-back lifts Hamilton over C-Falls
HAMILTON — Jace Hill’s three-point play with 40 seconds had Columbia Falls in the lead, but the Hamilton Broncs hit the offensive glass to pull out a 65-64 boys basketball win Tuesday.
Girls hoops: Wildkats win big over Hamilton
HAMILTON — Hope McAtee scored 25 points and snared nine rebounds, and Taryn Borgen added 20 points as Columbia Falls opened its girls basketball season with a 65-48 win over Hamilton Tuesday.
Friday Night Lights for Griz, Furman
MISSOULA — The Montana Grizzlies get another night football game, with the announcement Sunday morning that their quarterfinal against Furman will kick off at 7 p.m. Friday, at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.
PHOTOS: Griz blast Blue Hens, advance to FCS quarterfinals
Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 49-19 win over the Delaware Blue Hens in an FCS playoff game at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2.
Brave Brawlers, Bravettes win opening duals
Flathead’s dual streak is now up to 53, after they edged Great Falls High 33-29 and thumped CMR 71-6 to open their wrestling season Saturday at Flathead High.