Varsity Sports Calendar
MAX DUPRAS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 weeks, 3 days AGO
Max Dupras joined the Lake County Leader as a sports reporter in January of 2026. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Montana. Max is a lifelong Montana resident, growing up watching Griz sports in Missoula. He has covered sports and news for multiple publications, including the Rapid City Journal, NonStop Local News and the Montana Kaimin. He is also a former intern of the Lake County Leader, having covered everything from city council meetings to wildfires. He covers sports for all Lake County schools. Reach out to Max at [email protected] or 406.531.0978 | March 12, 2026 12:00 AM
Thursday, March 12
-Ronan boys basketball versus Lockwood at ExpoPark in Great Falls, starts at 9 a.m.
-MHSA Class B State Tournament in Bozeman
-MHSA Class C State Tournament in Missoula
Friday, March 13
-MHSA Class A State Tournament in Great Falls
-MHSA Class B State Tournament in Bozeman
-MHSA Class C State Tournament in Missoula
Saturday, March 14
-MHSA Class A State Tournament in Great Falls
-MHSA Class B State Tournament in Bozeman
-MHSA Class C State Tournament in Missoula
-Stepback Memorial Basketball Tournament at Joe McDonal Fitness Center at Salish Kootenai College, starts at 8 a.m.
Sunday, March 15
-Stepback Memorial Basketball Tournament at Joe McDonal Fitness Center at Salish Kootenai College, starts at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, March 17
-Mission Valley All-Star Game at Ronan High School, starts at 5 p.m.
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Lake County All-Conference and All-State selections released
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Cultural exchange exposes local athletes to international wrestling
The top high school wrestlers in Montana will receive scholarship offers and state tournament wins while perfecting the craft of folk-style wrestling. However, for just a couple of weeks in the summer, the best of Montana’s wrestlers will also have a chance to see different kinds of wrestling, all while overseas. This year, that includes four athletes from Ronan and one from Arlee and is lead by Team Montana Cultural Exchange.