Second-seeded Lions use size, defense to advance

Libby avenges 30-point loss by beating Ronan in opening round of divisional

Pirates sail into state final

Polson sinks Butte Central in OT of semis

BUTTE — The Polson Pirates are going to play for a state basketball championship.

Big 2nd quarter pushes Fairfield past Bigfork, 48-14

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Ski resort announces new pass prices; super seniors no longer free

Whitefish Mountain Resort on Tuesday rolled out its 2019-20 winter season pass rates with a few changes.

Thomas R. Flynn, 96

Thomas R. Flynn, 96, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010. He was born Oct. 3, 1913, in Kalispell to Thomas Andrew and Magdelean (Johnson) Flynn. He attended Kalispell schools, graduating from Flathead County High School in the Class of 1930. He later received a degree in accounting from LaSalle University. Tom married Helen Horntvedt in 1932. Together they raised four children. Tom and Helen were founding members of Central Bible Church. Flynn Lumber Company donated much of the lumber for construction of the church. Tom s work experience spanned over 75 years. His jobs and business all relied upon his accounting expertise and pragmatic business savvy. He was employed by Kalispell Mercantile Company, Montgomery Ward and Flathead Commercial, where he was office manager. When Flathead Commercial was sold to Buttrey s in 1946, he started Kalispell Accounting Service. He added lumber sales in 1947 and incorporated Flynn Lumber Company in 1955. He was elected mayor of Kalispell in 1961, and served through May of 1967. Subsequently, Tom became utility auditor for the city of Whitefish for 12 years. He then conducted a municipal rate consulting business, setting water and sewer rates for cities in the area. He also was a consultant on oil royalty ownership for the past 20 years. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, in 2005. He is survived by his four children, Donna Nygren and husband, Les, of Spokane, Joanne Dykes and husband, Leonard, of Kalispell, Lorence Flynn of Kalispell, David Flynn and wife, Carolyn, of Boise, Idaho. He was a grandpa to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Tom was a thoughtful man whose considered opinion was sought out and valued by many. He loved God. He loved his family. He loved his country with a special love for Montana and the Flathead Valley where he lived out all of his 96 years. Services for Thomas R. Flynn will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home. Memorials may be given in Tom s name to the charity of your choice.

Barnard, Lady Pirates down Whitefish by 17

Julia Barnard scored 14 points, and the Polson Pirates made a 29-16 halftime lead stand up for a 51-34 girls basketball win over Northwest A rival Whitefish Tuesday.

Missoula Sentinel outlasts Braves in OT

Jordan Griffin’s half court heave at the buzzer did not fall as Missoula Sentinel picked up the road win in overtime at Flathead 59-58, spoiling Senior Night for the Braves Tuesday.

Girls Roundup: Gunlock girls pace Valkyries

BIGFORK — Bigfork’s Braeden and Paeten Gunlock split six 3-pointers and combined for 46 points Tuesday, as the Valkyries thumped Northwest A girls basketball foe Polson 63-21.

Stillwater girls top FVHS for MCAA championship

HELENA – Madison Morken scored 16 points to lead three players in double figures for Stillwater Christian Saturday, in the Cougars’ 53-49 win in the MCAA girls’ basketball championship held at Carroll College.

Horse injured, euthanized during skijoring event

The World Invitational Skijoring races ended early on Sunday after a horse was injured on the course and was euthanized.

Northwest A basketball: Polson tops Frenchtown

WHITEFISH — Andrew Curley scored 19 of his game-high 26 points in the second half to rally Polson past Frenchtown 52-42 on Monday night in a Northwest A divisional boys basketball challenge game at Whitefish High School.

Behind Moore’s huge game, Bravettes upend Sentinel

MISSOULA — Flathead junior Kennedy Moore scored a career-high 33 points, six in overtime, leading the Bravettes over Missoula Sentinel 58-52 in a key Western AA girls basketball game.

Griz trample Trailblazers in St. George, 43-13

Nick Ostmo and Eli Gillman ran for two touchdowns each, and No. 13 Montana ran for 262 yards in a 43-13 non-conference win over Utah Tech Saturday.

Kalispell Council to vote on $115 million budget

The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the City Hall, 201 First Avenue East.

Hawks hit 11 threes, down Flathead 74-47

Luca Zoeller scores 17 for Flathead

Calderwood's shot keeps C-Falls perfect

COLUMBIA FALLS - Jacob Calderwood banked home a shot with 20 seconds left on Friday night to give the Columbia Falls Wildcats a 33-31 Northwestern A victory over the visiting Libby Loggers.

Whitefish Lake advocate explains new rules to county

The chairman of the Whitefish Lake and Lakeshore Protection Committee updated the Flathead County commissioners on updated regulations for the lake, responding to a recent advertising campaign opposing the revision.

Mixed results for Wolfpack, Bravettes in volleyball

GREAT FALLS - Lexy Boschee had 24 kills, Cassidy Hashley added seven blocks and Hannah Liss recorded 40 assists as the Glacier Wolfpack downed Billings Skyview 25-23, 28-26, 21-25, 22-25, 15-8 on Thursday night at Great Falls High.

Police department responds to increased demand

Local population growth is adding to the demand for Kalispell Police Department services, but Police Chief Doug Overman feels confident his crew is on the right track to meet the community’s needs.

Robison, Wildkats handle Polson

Maddie Robison scored 24 points Thursday for the Columbia Falls Wildkats in a 61-24 win over Northwest A foe Polson.