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SPORTS

“Among the best”: Ronan Chiefs claim fourth at State

The Ronan Chiefs capped off a trophy year at the 2025 State A Boys Basketball Tournament with a fourth-place finish, battling through the grueling three-day event at MetraPark’s First Interstate Arena and Lockwood High School Gym from March 13-15.

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Maddy Illig: A portrait of resilience

What does it mean to be resilient? Maddy Illig knows the answer.

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Lake Monsters make waves at Montana Swimming Championships

The Lake Monsters Swim Team showcased their talent and tenacity at the 2025 Montana Swimming Short Course Championships in Butte, …

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Ronan and Polson athletes shine in Northwest A All-Conference

As the 2024-2025 basketball season comes to a close, athletes from Ronan and Polson have earned well-deserved recognition on the …

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Week 1: Mack Days angler lands 38-inch lake trout

The 2025 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake started out with anglers saying “fish on” many times over …

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Chiefs clinch trip to state with third place at divisionals

Ronan had the lead in the first half but blasted the game against Frenchtown right open in the second by …

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Maidens end season with loss to Columbia Falls

Ronan girls had their highest scoring game of the season, but so did Columbia Falls, which meant the Lady Wildkats …

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Divisional Tournament Preview: Ronan vs. Frenchtown

The Ronan Chiefs are set to face off against the Frenchtown Broncs in a pivotal Western A Divisional Tournament matchup …

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Lady Vikings win two, lose two at Divisionals

Lady Vikings make it to to consolation final in Western C Divisional Tournament in Butte.

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Lady Bulldogs finish third at Divisionals

The Mission Lady Bulldogs wrapped up their Western B Divisional run with a strong 56-34 victory over Thompson Falls in …

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Sign up now for spring session of hunters education

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks team up to offer a hunters’ education class …

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Polson girls end season at hands of Browning

In their first game of the Western A Divisional basketball tournament, the Polson Lady Pirates faced off against the Browning …

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Two Eagle wins play-in game, but drops two tourney contests

Two Eagle River opened its Western C Divisional Tournament with a dominant performance against Twin Bridges in the play-in game …

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Arlee’s season ends with loss to Anaconda

In a win-or-go-home matchup, the Arlee Warriors gave everything they had. Still, they fell just short in a 49-44 loss …

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Polson bows out of postseason with Bigfork loss

In a hard-fought Western A Divisional tournament play-in matchup on Saturday, March 1, the Polson Pirates came up short against …

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Mission falls to Troy to end season

Despite a strong start, the Mission Bulldogs couldn’t hold off a second-half surge from the Troy Trojans, falling 61-50 in …

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Spring Mack Days begins March 13

Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake begin next Thursday, March 13, and continued through May 10 with nine weeks of …

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Valkyries prove tough matchup for Ronan

The league-leading Bigfork Valkyries (16-2) set the tone early and never looked back, cruising to a 51-35 victory over the …

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Lady Bulldogs win District 7B Championship

Mission toppled Thompson Falls 53-51 for the District 7B Championship on Saturday, Feb. 22, in St. Ignatius. Cora Matt scored …

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Chiefs conquer Pirates for fifth straight win

Ronan won its fifth-straight game and perhaps most important regular season matchup as it downed Lake County rival Polson 67-59 …

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