ARTICLES BY JASON BLASCO CLARK FORK VALLEY

Cougs seeking true identity

The Clark Fork Valley Cougs Babe Ruth teams are still working on carving out the team’s identity.
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VonHeeder's track & field career progressing at MSU

Former Plains High School track and field standout Carley VonHeeder continues to pursue qualifying for the NCAA Division I National track and field championships.
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Bluehawks hope to bounce back with first win over Bonners Ferry

The Thompson Falls High School football team vividly recalls last year’s disappointing 28-26 loss in overtime against Bonners Ferry (Idaho) to spoil last season’s homecoming for the Bluehawks.
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T-Falls softball aiming for divisional bid

The Thompson Falls softball team is still experiencing the effects of being a team comprised mostly of freshman as they prepare to enter the second half of the season.
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Trotters, Horsemen excel at T-Falls, Big Sky track meets

The Plains High School girls have some of the best throwers in the state and they were able to showcase their abilities at the Big Sky Invitational Saturday afternoon at Missoula.
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Plains-Hot Springs wins seven straight

When Plains Hot-Springs coach Michelle Bangen was asked how her team’s 8-1 record sounded to her, she didn’t have too much to say.
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Thompson captures first place at Missoula Invite

Plains senior track athlete Jessica Thompson’s name is becoming synonymous with first-place finishes in throwing events, especially in shot put.
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Trotters, Horsemen shine at Tripp Memorial

The Plains Trotters have developed a reputation for throwers and the Horsemen, who now have additional players from the football team, are carving a niche of their own in the jumping events.
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Trotters softball has 'mixed' results in opening week

The Plains Hot-Springs softball team knew the opening portion of their season schedule against Thompson Falls and Florence would provide an immediate challenge.
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Lady Bluehawk softball showcases improvement

Thompson Falls softball coach Jared Koskela knew his team would get an initiation back into high school softball after their program’s one-year hiatus when they opened up with defending Class B-C champion Florence.
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Sanders County track runners excel in Frenchtown

Thompson Falls track member Danny Hoisington was one of several Sanders County track participants that had stand-out performances in the Jim Johnson meet Thursday afternoon at Frenchtown High School.
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Sanders County players shine in basketball showcase

Sanders County was well represented in the 23rd annual Mission Mountain All-Star showcase Thursday night at the Ronan Events Center.
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Bluehawks, Lady Bluehawks showcase veteran experience

Track has two components individual and team and in order to succeed at the team component of the track, one criterion is to have a large number of participants. The Thompson Falls girls and boys track teams have just that.
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Bluehawks softball focuses on rebuilding after hiatus

The Thompson Falls softball team will have to modify its expectations as they reenter competition after a year’s hiatus.
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Hot Springs football player overcomes adversity to achieve college dreams

Hot Springs standout running back and middle linebacker Kane Lawson never had time to mull over inspirational sports cliches when his high school career became a revolving door of injuries and rehab.
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