Bigfork spikers win big on homecoming

BIGFORK – The Lady Valkyries won a thriller over rival Eureka Thursday on homecoming night, 25-17, 29-31, 25-19, 25-22.

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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-283-7000.

Gray paces Whitefish runners to victory

FRENCHTOWN — Barrett Gray set a fast pace in leading the Whitefish girls cross country team on Saturday at the King Ranch Invitational.

Country artist Corb Lund to make stop in Whitefish

Award-winning underground country artist Corb Lund has his sights set on the American West, and is bringing his “Western Destinations” tour to more than 30 towns and cities starting May 17. Lund will play at the Remington Bar and Casino in Whitefish on May 31 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and may be purchased at www.remingtonbar.com.

Arthur William Skip Davis Jr., 68

Arthur William Skip Davis Jr., 68, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at his home in Kalispell, with his family by his side. Skip was born on Aug. 24, 1942, in Maywood, Calif., to Arthur and Juanita (Daly) Davis. Skip lived in numerous places when he was young, because of his father s work in construction. They eventually settled in Boise, Idaho. Skip worked as a master metal finisher in the chrome plating business for 25 years. Skip was married first to Judy. They had two children, Tammy and Lori; they later divorced, and he then married his second wife, Shirley. They had three children, Chad, Christy and Alondra. Skip married Dianne Trevino on May 20, 1980. They celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2010. Skip and Dianne had three children, James and wife Nykole Davis, Joshua and wife Kerry Davis, and Allison Davis and Dan Moulton; and 11 grandchildren; as well as two lifelong friends, Fred Silva and John Dickman. Skip and family moved to Montana in 1984 so they could raise their children. He loved hunting, fishing, huckleberry picking and picking mushrooms. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. A potluck reception will follow the service at 124 Swan Ridge Court in Kalispell. You are invited to go to www.buffalohillfh.com to leave your condolences.

Smith, Dawgs turn tables on Ronan

Bodie Smith scored 17 points and Whitefish avenged an earlier loss to Ronan with a 50-42 Northwest A boys’ basketball win over the Chiefs Tuesday.

NAIA Women: Carroll, Rocky pick up wins

Providence, Montana-Western drop first-round games

NEW ORLEANS — Dani Wagner scored 22 points, Kamden HIlborn added 10 and Carroll College won it’s NAIA Women’s Tournament opener Friday, 69-50 over Lindsey Wilson.

Glacier spikers beat Butte in 5

The Glacier Wolfpack bested Butte Saturday in Western AA volleyball, winning 3-2.

Volleyball: Unbeaten Stillwater spills Whitefish

Stillwater Christian School stayed undefeated on the season through 11 matches with a 25-15, 28-30, 25-21, 25-20 nonconference volleyball victory over Whitefish at SCS on Saturday.

Top seeds Polson, Bigfork, T-Falls upset at state volleyball

The first day of the All-Class State Volleyball Tournament at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Thursday saw a few top seeds unexpectedly fall in the first round.

Kats break through for first state title

Saturday was a perfect day to run at the Montana State Cross Country Championships, unless it wasn’t.

Wolfpack spikes Lake City

Lexy Boschee had nine kills and served four aces as the Glacier Wolfpack volleyball team swept visiting Lake City High from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 25-22, 25-13, 25-12 on Saturday.

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- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Whitefish Credit Union, Kalispell.

Whitefish drops Browning in straight sets

WHITEFISH — Whitefish volleyball took care of Browning in straight sets 25-17, 25-9, 25-12 on Tuesday.

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Harper Lee Silje Hopson, daughter of Tanner Hopson and Angela Volk, was born Nov. 21 at North Valley Hospital.

Flathead spikers sweep Wolfpack in crosstown

The Flathead Bravettes were more than ready for Crosstown, Act 1. With Sienna Sterck knocking down 10 kills and playing excellent all-around, the Bravettes swept the first intracity volleyball match of the year from Glacier Thursday at the Flathead gym.