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Ronan, Polson standouts earn All-Northwest A, All-State football honors

Lake County athletes made their mark on the postseason awards lists, as three Polson Pirates and two Ronan Chiefs earned All-Northwest A Conference nods — with Polson senior Holden Emerson also being selected All-State.

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Big Sky Now: FCS Playoff preview

The Big Sky Now panel breaks down everything you need to know heading into Round 2 of the FCS Playoffs …

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Lake Monsters swim strong

The Lake Monsters Swim Team posted an impressive performance at the 2025 MT MAC Fall Invite, turning the weekend into …

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Polson Volleyball lands two on all-state, six on all-conference

A standout season for Polson volleyball has produced one of the program’s biggest postseason hauls in recent memory, with six …

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Big Sky Now: Recapping the Brawl and full FCS playoff preview

It was one of the biggest weekends of the season, and Week 13 delivered shakeups across the Big Sky.

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Big Sky Now: Inside the Brawl of the Wild with interviews of former brawl players

Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit sits down with former Montana linebacker Ryan Tirrell and former Montana State safety Rylan …

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Big Sky Now: Vandals frustrated after officiating error, Cat-Griz preview

On this episode of Big Sky Now, we recap Montana’s strong finish to conference play, Montana State’s statement win at …

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Ronan Hall of Fame names new crop of inductees

The Ronan Hall of Fame committee has made their selections of individuals and teams for the Class of 2025.

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Lady Pirates earn fourth at state after gritty tournament run

The Polson Lady Pirates capped a strong postseason with a fourth-place finish at the 2025 State A Volleyball Tournament last …

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Mission Mountain Mercury qualifies for nationals at Junior Olympic meet

The Mission Mountain Mercury running club turned in a stellar performance at the USATF Montana Association Junior Olympic Cross Country …

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Lady Pirates battle to third place at Western A Divisional, earn trip to state

The Polson Lady Pirates are bound for the Class A State Volleyball Tournament after a strong showing at the Western …

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Polson’s Cody Haggard selected for National Native All-American Football Game

Polson High School senior Cody Haggard has been selected for one of the most prestigious honors in Native American athletics …

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Polson Soccer stars earn All-Conference, All-State Honors after standout season

Following a state championship on the pitch, several Polson High School soccer players have been recognized among the best in …

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Season ends for Lady Bulldogs and Lady Vikings

The postseason run for local Class B and C volleyball programs came to a close over the weekend as the …

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Mission Valley cowgirls, cowboys compete at NRA Finals

The Northern Rodeo Association held its finals for 2025 Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at the Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell. The …

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Big Sky Now: Playoffs near as Montana teams and Idaho State hold the line

The Big Sky Now panel breaks down Montana’s dominant win over Eastern Washington, Idaho’s gritty road performance at UC Davis, …

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Pirates on Top: Polson captures first-ever state soccer championship with sweep over Whitefish

For years, Polson boys soccer has dreamed of reaching the mountaintop. On Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, that dream finally became …

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Fall Mack Days tally tops 2024

The 2025 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, came to …

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Polson, Ronan prepare for postseason after spirited rivalry and play-in victories

The Polson Lady Pirates closed out their regular season with a flurry of energy and precision, sweeping Ronan on Senior …

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