Wednesday, January 22, 2025

ARTICLES BY JOHN HEGLIE SPECIAL TO LEADER

Lady Pirates golf takes third at Frenchtown Invite, boys place seventh

At the two day Frenchtown Invitational that spanned two different golf courses, the Polson girls took third while the boys placed seventh. As for the Ronan teams, the Maidens placed sixth while the Chiefs came in eighth.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Dozen area players take fourth at Western Nationals

The question sometimes arises as to how well Mission Valley area softball might actually stack up against the rest of the West? With respect to this season, that answer merits a better than average rating given some local softball talent performances at the Western Nationals in Spokane this past week. …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Area soccer shines at Shodnair all-star showcase

This past weekend, four area multiple all-state decorated athletes competed in the 20th Annual Shodair Soccer Classic in Helena, an event that showcases top tier talent with proficiency on the pitch from around the state while highlighting the endeavors of Shodair Children’s Hospital.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sixteen Mission Valley softballers accentuated with athletic accolades

The MHSA sanctioned spring softball season came to a close with the culmination of state tournaments. Thereafter, each conference among the different classifications release a list of players who have been identified as exemplifying some of the best qualities exhibited in their athletic discipline over the course of the season. …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Future Polson grads receive scholarship accolades

At the Polson High library, a group of ten student-athletes were recognized for their dual AA blend of achievements both in the classroom for academics as well as for the caliber of their athleticism that will extend their careers at the collegiate level. The gathering was accompanied by a simulated …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Vanderburg signs with Rocky

Arlee Scarlet basketball standout Alyssia Vanderburg will extend her athletic carrier at the collegiate level playing women’s basketball for Rocky Mountain College in Billings.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Maidens' softball experience rainouts in early contest

At Ronan this past weekend, Ronan Maiden softball was drenched by two types of differing rain.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Looking back upon a whirlwind season

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LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mission Valley girls hold their own in rugged season

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LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Polson postseason prospects plush with possibility Pirate boys tie Whitefish 3-3; Lady Pirates earn 2-0 victory

Last week, the Polson boys’ soccer squad played games against Whitefish and Libby, earning a 3-3 tie with previously unbeaten and untied Bulldogs on Thursday before blanking the Libby Loggers, 4-0, on Saturday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lady Pirates edge Maidens in rivalry wrangle

At Polson in a cross-county conference clash, the visiting Ronan Maidens and the host Lady Pirates spiked it out for round two of their rez rivalry wrangle. Ronan swept their earlier opening round in straight sets back at the end of August. This time around, the two teams were more …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Polson & Ronan Volleyball Roundup

Butte Central defeats
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pirates soccer best Laurel, Billings Central, Lady Pirates drop two

Polson 2, Laurel 1
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Locals shine on the regional Zootown softball team

The host Missoula-based Zootown had swept through their pool play competition to secure the No. 1 seed with a 6-0 record, having defeated Hawaii, Oregon, Montana (Billings), Southern California (SoCal), Arizona and Northern California by a combined score of 85-10. Featured among the Zootown roster are a pair of players …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Five Mission Valley softballers compete at Veterans Memorial Classic

by John Heglie, special for the Leader
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

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