Fire department's assistant chief retires after 20 years of service

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fire department's assistant chief retires after 20 years of service

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fire department's assistant chief retires after 20 years of service

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork dancers to perform in 'Nutcracker'

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork dancers to perform in 'Nutcracker'

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork dancers to perform in 'Nutcracker'

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sled dogs get ready to pull

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sled dogs get ready to pull

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sled dogs get ready to pull

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Anonymous donor helps school district with transportation need

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Anonymous donor helps school district with transportation need

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Anonymous donor helps school district with transportation need

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Land donated for new West Shore Food Bank

The West Shore communities now have land for a new food bank, thanks to an anonymous benefactor who has donated a parcel on Bills Road in Lakeside.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

West Shore Food Bank receives land donation

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

West Shore Food Bank receives land donation

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

West Shore Food Bank receives land donation

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Ski Team makes sport more accessible

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Ski Team makes sport more accessible

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Ski Team makes sport more accessible

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Four Valkyries honored for volleyball

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Four Valkyries honored for volleyball

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Four Valkyries honored for volleyball

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork School District replaces activity bus

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork School District replaces activity bus

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork School District replaces activity bus

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Frostys nearly ready for this year's display

It may be hard for some people to believe that the holiday season is just around the corner, but that concept is an easy one to grasp for the nearly 20 members of the Lakeside and Somers community who have been working on the annual Frostys project.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Frostys nearly ready for this year's display

It may be hard for some people to believe that the holiday season is just around the corner, but that concept is an easy one to grasp for the nearly 20 members of the Lakeside and Somers community who have been working on the annual Frostys project.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Frostys nearly ready for this year's display

It may be hard for some people to believe that the holiday season is just around the corner, but that concept is an easy one to grasp for the nearly 20 members of the Lakeside and Somers community who have been working on the annual Frostys project.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Defensive coach puts in hours, miles for Vikings

Being a part of a team takes dedication, and not just on the part of the players, which is evident when one looks at the commitment given by Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Buttrey.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Defensive coach puts in hours, miles for Vikings

Being a part of a team takes dedication, and not just on the part of the players, which is evident when one looks at the commitment given by Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Buttrey.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Defensive coach puts in hours, miles for Vikings

Being a part of a team takes dedication, and not just on the part of the players, which is evident when one looks at the commitment given by Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Buttrey.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Five Vikings make All-state football list

The Vikings football team, which earned its third-straight District 7B title this season, raked in individual honors this season as well.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Five Vikings make All-state football list

The Vikings football team, which earned its third-straight District 7B title this season, raked in individual honors this season as well.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Five Vikings make All-state football list

The Vikings football team, which earned its third-straight District 7B title this season, raked in individual honors this season as well.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries win two, lose two at divisionals

The past few years the Valkyries volleyball team has struggled to string together wins during the postseason, but that was not the case this year and Bigfork finished fourth at the Western B divisional tournament in Eureka last weekend.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries win two, lose two at divisionals

The past few years the Valkyries volleyball team has struggled to string together wins during the postseason, but that was not the case this year and Bigfork finished fourth at the Western B divisional tournament in Eureka last weekend.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries win two, lose two at divisionals

The past few years the Valkyries volleyball team has struggled to string together wins during the postseason, but that was not the case this year and Bigfork finished fourth at the Western B divisional tournament in Eureka last weekend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vikings come back from deficit to win first-round playoff game

The postseason is a time when good teams are separated from great teams, and on Saturday afternoon in a first-round game at home against Florence, the 2011 Vikings showed that they have what it takes to be a great team.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Two Valkyries earn soccer honors

The 2011 All-conference soccer lists were released this week for Northwest A, and two members of the Valkyries soccer team earned nods — seniors McKinze Shults and Sara Keenan.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vikings come back from deficit to win first-round playoff game

The postseason is a time when good teams are separated from great teams, and on Saturday afternoon in a first-round game at home against Florence, the 2011 Vikings showed that they have what it takes to be a great team.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Two Valkyries earn soccer honors

The 2011 All-conference soccer lists were released this week for Northwest A, and two members of the Valkyries soccer team earned nods — seniors McKinze Shults and Sara Keenan.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries finish third at districts

The Valkyries went into Saturday’s District 7B Volleyball Tournament in Eureka as the No. 3 seed, and that’s exactly how they came out of it.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries finish third at districts

The Valkyries went into Saturday’s District 7B Volleyball Tournament in Eureka as the No. 3 seed, and that’s exactly how they came out of it.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries finish third at districts

The Valkyries went into Saturday’s District 7B Volleyball Tournament in Eureka as the No. 3 seed, and that’s exactly how they came out of it.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Two Valkyries earn soccer honors

The 2011 All-conference soccer lists were released this week for Northwest A, and two members of the Valkyries soccer team earned nods — seniors McKinze Shults and Sara Keenan.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vikings come back from deficit to win first-round playoff game

The postseason is a time when good teams are separated from great teams, and on Saturday afternoon in a first-round game at home against Florence, the 2011 Vikings showed that they have what it takes to be a great team.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries finish regular season in third place

The Bigfork volleyball team got the job done this week, beating both Troy and Plains in home matches to secure third place in Distrcit 7B and avoid having to compete in the play-in game.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vikes defeat Eureka, take district title

For the third-straight year the Vikings football team has won the District 7B title, and this year marks the second year in a row that Bigfork has won the title outright and advanced into the playoffs with the No. 1 seed.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vikes defeat Eureka, take district title

For the third-straight year the Vikings football team has won the District 7B title, and this year marks the second year in a row that Bigfork has won the title outright and advanced into the playoffs with the No. 1 seed.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vikes defeat Eureka, take district title

For the third-straight year the Vikings football team has won the District 7B title, and this year marks the second year in a row that Bigfork has won the title outright and advanced into the playoffs with the No. 1 seed.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries finish regular season in third place

The Bigfork volleyball team got the job done this week, beating both Troy and Plains in home matches to secure third place in Distrcit 7B and avoid having to compete in the play-in game.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries finish regular season in third place

The Bigfork volleyball team got the job done this week, beating both Troy and Plains in home matches to secure third place in Distrcit 7B and avoid having to compete in the play-in game.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries take tough district loss at home

The Valkyries volleyball team is now an even 3-3 in district play after enduring a disappointing loss Saturday at home against Thompson Falls, which took them out of contention for hosting the District 7B Tournament later this month.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries take tough district loss at home

The Valkyries volleyball team is now an even 3-3 in district play after enduring a disappointing loss Saturday at home against Thompson Falls, which took them out of contention for hosting the District 7B Tournament later this month.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vikings get past Missoula Loyola in Senior Night gridiron faceoff

Like in life, sometimes with sports it’s business and sometimes it’s personal.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vikings get past Missoula Loyola in Senior Night gridiron faceoff

Like in life, sometimes with sports it’s business and sometimes it’s personal.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

JV Vikes wrap up season with win

The junior varsity Vikings football players may be disappointed that their season has come to an end, but the fact that they ended it with an 18-14 victory over Ronan certainly gives it a silver lining.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

JV Vikes wrap up season with win

The junior varsity Vikings football players may be disappointed that their season has come to an end, but the fact that they ended it with an 18-14 victory over Ronan certainly gives it a silver lining.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork's Olson wins divisional meet

It’s not likely that Bigfork’s Chelsea Olson will soon forget the 2011 Western B Divisional Cross Country Championships, which were held Saturday at Silver Fox Golf Course in Pablo.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork's Olson wins divisional meet

It’s not likely that Bigfork’s Chelsea Olson will soon forget the 2011 Western B Divisional Cross Country Championships, which were held Saturday at Silver Fox Golf Course in Pablo.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork's Olson wins divisional meet

It’s not likely that Bigfork’s Chelsea Olson will soon forget the 2011 Western B Divisional Cross Country Championships, which were held Saturday at Silver Fox Golf Course in Pablo.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vikings get past Missoula Loyola in Senior Night gridiron faceoff

Like in life, sometimes with sports it’s business and sometimes it’s personal.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries take tough district loss at home

The Valkyries volleyball team is now an even 3-3 in district play after enduring a disappointing loss Saturday at home against Thompson Falls, which took them out of contention for hosting the District 7B Tournament later this month.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

JV Vikes wrap up season with win

The junior varsity Vikings football players may be disappointed that their season has come to an end, but the fact that they ended it with an 18-14 victory over Ronan certainly gives it a silver lining.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

LES students take part in International Day of Peace

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

LES students take part in International Day of Peace

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

LES students take part in International Day of Peace

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

FBT Orr

Cody Orr on the carry vs Bigfork 9-30-11

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Soccer Stern

Junior midfielder Kyle Stern vs Bigfork 9-17-11

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork girls nearly nab first win of the season

It wasn’t a win, but it wasn’t a loss. The Valkyries soccer team, which is currently winless after seven games, finished its home game on Saturday against Libby with a 1-1 tie.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vikings soccer team ties Wildcats on the road

It was a tough week for the Vikings soccer team as the boys attempted to overcome missing players while taking on two strong opponents, but they still managed to pick up a 1-1 tie in Columbia Falls and score a couple of goals in a home game with Libby that …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork girls nearly nab first win of the season

It wasn’t a win, but it wasn’t a loss. The Valkyries soccer team, which is currently winless after seven games, finished its home game on Saturday against Libby with a 1-1 tie.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vikings soccer team ties Wildcats on the road

It was a tough week for the Vikings soccer team as the boys attempted to overcome missing players while taking on two strong opponents, but they still managed to pick up a 1-1 tie in Columbia Falls and score a couple of goals in a home game with Libby that …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork girls nearly nab first win of the season

It wasn’t a win, but it wasn’t a loss. The Valkyries soccer team, which is currently winless after seven games, finished its home game on Saturday against Libby with a 1-1 tie.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vikings soccer team ties Wildcats on the road

It was a tough week for the Vikings soccer team as the boys attempted to overcome missing players while taking on two strong opponents, but they still managed to pick up a 1-1 tie in Columbia Falls and score a couple of goals in a home game with Libby that …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork to open soccer season Tuesday at home

With a week-and-half of two-a-day practices behind them, the Bigfork boys and girls soccer teams are preparing to take on their first competitors of the 2011 season, and they’re doing so with a lot of new faces on the field.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork to open soccer season Tuesday at home

With a week-and-half of two-a-day practices behind them, the Bigfork boys and girls soccer teams are preparing to take on their first competitors of the 2011 season, and they’re doing so with a lot of new faces on the field.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork to open soccer season Tuesday at home

With a week-and-half of two-a-day practices behind them, the Bigfork boys and girls soccer teams are preparing to take on their first competitors of the 2011 season, and they’re doing so with a lot of new faces on the field.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor Yoga classes raise money for Lakeside's Volunteer Park

Yoga is an activity that brings joy to many peoples’ lives — as does being outdoors and helping raise money for charitable causes — so the idea to bring the three together wasn’t much of a stretch for Karina Ek, owner of Flourish Yoga.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor Yoga classes raise money for Lakeside's Volunteer Park

Yoga is an activity that brings joy to many peoples’ lives — as does being outdoors and helping raise money for charitable causes — so the idea to bring the three together wasn’t much of a stretch for Karina Ek, owner of Flourish Yoga.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor Yoga classes raise money for Lakeside's Volunteer Park

Yoga is an activity that brings joy to many peoples’ lives — as does being outdoors and helping raise money for charitable causes — so the idea to bring the three together wasn’t much of a stretch for Karina Ek, owner of Flourish Yoga.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NFYC keeps The Cup

A sea of color added to the beauty of Flathead Lake as Somers hosted the 2011 Montana Cup regatta over the weekend.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NFYC keeps The Cup

A sea of color added to the beauty of Flathead Lake as Somers hosted the 2011 Montana Cup regatta over the weekend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NFYC keeps The Cup

A sea of color added to the beauty of Flathead Lake as Somers hosted the 2011 Montana Cup regatta over the weekend.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Golfers raise money for high school program

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Golfers raise money for high school program

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Golfers raise money for high school program

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

First Descents: A memorable experience for all involved

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

First Descents: A memorable experience for all involved

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

First Descents: A memorable experience for all involved

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Annual 200 race filled with drama, excitement

The Montana 200 is the cornerstone of the summer racing season at Raceway Park in Kalispell, and Saturday night’s competition left little for the crowd to be disappointed about with hours of excitement and entertainment.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Annual 200 race filled with drama, excitement

The Montana 200 is the cornerstone of the summer racing season at Raceway Park in Kalispell, and Saturday night’s competition left little for the crowd to be disappointed about with hours of excitement and entertainment.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Annual 200 race filled with drama, excitement

The Montana 200 is the cornerstone of the summer racing season at Raceway Park in Kalispell, and Saturday night’s competition left little for the crowd to be disappointed about with hours of excitement and entertainment.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Schindler's List screening to include question session with Academy Award winning producer

It’s been nearly two decades since Gerald Molen co-produced the movie “Schindler’s List,” but he believes the message of the movie is just as important today and one people should take in again.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Schindler's List screening to include question session with Academy Award winning producer

It’s been nearly two decades since Gerald Molen co-produced the movie “Schindler’s List,” but he believes the message of the movie is just as important today and one people should take in again.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Schindler's List screening to include question session with Academy Award winning producer

It’s been nearly two decades since Gerald Molen co-produced the movie “Schindler’s List,” but he believes the message of the movie is just as important today and one people should take in again.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

The Tasting raises funds, awareness for MLR

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Birthday bash raises money for SLOW

One of West Shore residents’ favorite fixtures was the center of a booming event Wednesday night.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

The Tasting raises funds, awareness for MLR

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Principals receive long-awaited contracts

After a sizeable amount of back and forth, the Somers-Lakeside school board approved contracts for the district’s administrators, district clerk and nurse at a special meeting Tuesday, June 21.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Birthday bash raises money for SLOW

One of West Shore residents’ favorite fixtures was the center of a booming event Wednesday night.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Principals receive long-awaited contracts

After a sizeable amount of back and forth, the Somers-Lakeside school board approved contracts for the district’s administrators, district clerk and nurse at a special meeting Tuesday, June 21.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

The Tasting raises funds, awareness for MLR

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Principals receive long-awaited contracts

After a sizeable amount of back and forth, the Somers-Lakeside school board approved contracts for the district’s administrators, district clerk and nurse at a special meeting Tuesday, June 21.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Birthday bash raises money for SLOW

One of West Shore residents’ favorite fixtures was the center of a booming event Wednesday night.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork players lead North to 26-0 victory

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Today a state championship and a diploma, tomorrow the world

June is always an interesting time for reflection.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Today a state championship and a diploma, tomorrow the world

June is always an interesting time for reflection.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Middle School has strong track seasons

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Today a state championship and a diploma, tomorrow the world

June is always an interesting time for reflection.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Middle School has strong track seasons

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Middle School has strong track seasons

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork players lead North to 26-0 victory

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork players lead North to 26-0 victory

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork hires boys basketball coach, teacher

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork hires boys basketball coach, teacher

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork hires boys basketball coach, teacher

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Turnover in progress on Lakeside council

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Turnover in progress on Lakeside council

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Turnover in progress on Lakeside council

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork track athletes place at Class B state meet

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork track athletes place at Class B state meet

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork track athletes place at Class B state meet

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tennis teams polish off opponents

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tennis teams polish off opponents

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tennis teams polish off opponents

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cheerleaders receive collegiate opportunities

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cheerleaders receive collegiate opportunities

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cheerleaders receive collegiate opportunities

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Busy opening week for tennis teams

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Busy opening week for tennis teams

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Busy opening week for tennis teams

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Bigfork track and field off to strong start with two meets

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Bigfork track and field off to strong start with two meets

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Bigfork track and field off to strong start with two meets

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Two Bigfork coaches honored

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Two Bigfork coaches honored

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Two Bigfork coaches honored

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vikes and Vals sweep Bluehawks

The Vikings and Valkyries varsity basketball teams both earned conference wins Tuesday evening in a double-header on their home court against Thompson Falls.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes and Vals sweep Bluehawks

The Vikings and Valkyries varsity basketball teams both earned conference wins Tuesday evening in a double-header on their home court against Thompson Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes and Vals sweep Bluehawks

The Vikings and Valkyries varsity basketball teams both earned conference wins Tuesday evening in a double-header on their home court against Thompson Falls.

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Sports commentary: Winter: It's all down hill fun from here

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Sports commentary: Winter: It's all down hill fun from here

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Sports commentary: Winter: It's all down hill fun from here

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Blacktail Mountain Ski Area to open Friday

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Blacktail Mountain Ski Area to open Friday

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Blacktail Mountain Ski Area to open Friday

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Vikes clean up in All-Conference honors

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Vikes clean up in All-Conference honors

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Little Hoopsters pack Bigfork gym

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Vikes clean up in All-Conference honors

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Little Hoopsters pack Bigfork gym

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Little Hoopsters pack Bigfork gym

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Sports commentary: Vikings brighten up Bigfork's shoulder-season

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Sports commentary: Vikings brighten up Bigfork's shoulder-season

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Sports commentary: Vikings brighten up Bigfork's shoulder-season

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Sports commentary: A day to remember

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Sports commentary: A day to remember

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Sports commentary: A day to remember

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Knoll makes All-State volleyball list

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Knoll makes All-State volleyball list

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Knoll makes All-State volleyball list

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Bigfork drama team takes first at Hamilton meet

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Bigfork drama team takes first at Hamilton meet

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Bigfork drama team takes first at Hamilton meet

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Vals, Vikes named All-Conference for soccer

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Vals, Vikes named All-Conference for soccer

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Vals, Vikes named All-Conference for soccer

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Vikes battle into final four

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Vikes battle into final four

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Vikes battle into final four

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Bigfork knocks out Loyola in first round

The proverb “Revenge is a dish best served cold” wasn’t coined in regard to football or even weather, but on Saturday’s chilly, foggy afternoon the Vikings gave new meaning to the phrase as they beat Missoula Loyola 41-31 in the first round of playoffs.

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Bigfork knocks out Loyola in first round

The proverb “Revenge is a dish best served cold” wasn’t coined in regard to football or even weather, but on Saturday’s chilly, foggy afternoon the Vikings gave new meaning to the phrase as they beat Missoula Loyola 41-31 in the first round of playoffs.

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Bigfork knocks out Loyola in first round

The proverb “Revenge is a dish best served cold” wasn’t coined in regard to football or even weather, but on Saturday’s chilly, foggy afternoon the Vikings gave new meaning to the phrase as they beat Missoula Loyola 41-31 in the first round of playoffs.

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Valkyries fail to get out of districts

When the Valkyries volleyball team started the season, aspirations were high and a berth in the state tournament seemed likely. Those dreams crumpled last weekend as Bigfork was eliminated from the District 7B Tournament in its first two matches.

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Valkyries fail to get out of districts

When the Valkyries volleyball team started the season, aspirations were high and a berth in the state tournament seemed likely. Those dreams crumpled last weekend as Bigfork was eliminated from the District 7B Tournament in its first two matches.

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Valkyries fail to get out of districts

When the Valkyries volleyball team started the season, aspirations were high and a berth in the state tournament seemed likely. Those dreams crumpled last weekend as Bigfork was eliminated from the District 7B Tournament in its first two matches.

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Bigfork to host first playoff game Saturday

The Bigfork football team had high hopes for the season, but knocking off all five District 7B opponents was a bit of a stretch.

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Bigfork runners rank high at state

Bigfork’s cross-country runners had one last chance to show off what they had at the Class B State Cross-Country Meet on Saturday in Helena at Bill Roberts Golf Course and they didn’t disappoint.

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Bigfork to host first playoff game Saturday

The Bigfork football team had high hopes for the season, but knocking off all five District 7B opponents was a bit of a stretch.

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Bigfork runners rank high at state

Bigfork’s cross-country runners had one last chance to show off what they had at the Class B State Cross-Country Meet on Saturday in Helena at Bill Roberts Golf Course and they didn’t disappoint.

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Bigfork to host first playoff game Saturday

The Bigfork football team had high hopes for the season, but knocking off all five District 7B opponents was a bit of a stretch.

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Bigfork runners rank high at state

Bigfork’s cross-country runners had one last chance to show off what they had at the Class B State Cross-Country Meet on Saturday in Helena at Bill Roberts Golf Course and they didn’t disappoint.

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JV, C squad finish up seasons

Bigfork’s junior varsity and C squad volleyball teams wrapped up their seasons last week with matches against Troy and Plains.

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JV, C squad finish up seasons

Bigfork’s junior varsity and C squad volleyball teams wrapped up their seasons last week with matches against Troy and Plains.

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JV, C squad finish up seasons

Bigfork’s junior varsity and C squad volleyball teams wrapped up their seasons last week with matches against Troy and Plains.

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Vals head into district tournament

With another loss added to their record, the Valkyries will have to settle for the second-place title in District 7B for the season and the No. 2 seed at this weekend’s district tournament in Thompson Falls.

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Vals head into district tournament

With another loss added to their record, the Valkyries will have to settle for the second-place title in District 7B for the season and the No. 2 seed at this weekend’s district tournament in Thompson Falls.

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Vals head into district tournament

With another loss added to their record, the Valkyries will have to settle for the second-place title in District 7B for the season and the No. 2 seed at this weekend’s district tournament in Thompson Falls.

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Vikes finish 5-0 in conference play

Bigfork's football team wrapped up its regular season with a 42-21 victory over Mission.

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Vikes finish 5-0 in conference play

Bigfork's football team wrapped up its regular season with a 42-21 victory over Mission.

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Vikes finish 5-0 in conference play

Bigfork's football team wrapped up its regular season with a 42-21 victory over Mission.

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Vals defeated in close matches with Troy

The Valkyries volleyball team endured its second-straight conference loss Tuesday night falling to Troy 3-0 on the road.

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Vals defeated in close matches with Troy

The Valkyries volleyball team endured its second-straight conference loss Tuesday night falling to Troy 3-0 on the road.

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Vals defeated in close matches with Troy

The Valkyries volleyball team endured its second-straight conference loss Tuesday night falling to Troy 3-0 on the road.

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Junior varsity football team ends season with loss to Troy

With short week for the varsity, the Vikings sent a very limited number of players to Troy, which meant they had a froshmore team facing Troy's junior varsity.

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Junior varsity football team ends season with loss to Troy

With short week for the varsity, the Vikings sent a very limited number of players to Troy, which meant they had a froshmore team facing Troy's junior varsity.

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Junior varsity football team ends season with loss to Troy

With short week for the varsity, the Vikings sent a very limited number of players to Troy, which meant they had a froshmore team facing Troy's junior varsity.

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Vikings claim district title

A 43-24 victory over Troy on Friday night earned the Vikings football team the District 7B championship.

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Vikings claim district title

A 43-24 victory over Troy on Friday night earned the Vikings football team the District 7B championship.

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Vikings claim district title

A 43-24 victory over Troy on Friday night earned the Vikings football team the District 7B championship.

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JV football team suffers loss in final game

With a short week for the varsity, the Vikings sent a very limited number of players to Troy, which meant they had a froshmore team facing Troy's junior varsity,

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Rollercoaster weekend for Bigfork

The Vikings celebrated senior night with a 43-24 victory over Troy on the football field Friday night.

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Rollercoaster weekend for Bigfork

The Vikings celebrated senior night with a 43-24 victory over Troy on the football field Friday night.

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Rollercoaster weekend for Bigfork

The Vikings celebrated senior night with a 43-24 victory over Troy on the football field Friday night.

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Vals fall to Thompson Falls

The Valkyries volleyball team had the unexpected happen Thursday night in Thompson Falls — they lost.

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Vals fall to Thompson Falls

The Valkyries volleyball team had the unexpected happen Thursday night in Thompson Falls — they lost.

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Vals fall to Thompson Falls

The Valkyries volleyball team had the unexpected happen Thursday night in Thompson Falls — they lost.

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Boys team ends season with losses

Having started the season with more players than ever in its 10-year history, a 1-10-1 season wasn’t exactly what the Bigfork boys soccer team had hoped for, but after losing 6-0 in Polson and 8-2 at Stillwater Christian School last week in the final two games of the season, it …

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Girls soccer heads into playoffs

After a slow start to its season, the Bigfork girls soccer team has managed to finish out with a 3-5 record and earn the No. 3 seed for the Northern Division in the Class A playoffs.

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Girls soccer heads into playoffs

After a slow start to its season, the Bigfork girls soccer team has managed to finish out with a 3-5 record and earn the No. 3 seed for the Northern Division in the Class A playoffs.

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Girls soccer heads into playoffs

After a slow start to its season, the Bigfork girls soccer team has managed to finish out with a 3-5 record and earn the No. 3 seed for the Northern Division in the Class A playoffs.

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Boys team ends season with losses

Having started the season with more players than ever in its 10-year history, a 1-10-1 season wasn’t exactly what the Bigfork boys soccer team had hoped for, but after losing 6-0 in Polson and 8-2 at Stillwater Christian School last week in the final two games of the season, it …

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Boys team ends season with losses

Having started the season with more players than ever in its 10-year history, a 1-10-1 season wasn’t exactly what the Bigfork boys soccer team had hoped for, but after losing 6-0 in Polson and 8-2 at Stillwater Christian School last week in the final two games of the season, it …

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Vikings fall to Eagles

It’s been four weeks since the Vikings football team has lost a game, but that streak ended Friday night in Fairfield as Bigfork fell 26-7.

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Vikings fall to Eagles

It’s been four weeks since the Vikings football team has lost a game, but that streak ended Friday night in Fairfield as Bigfork fell 26-7.

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Vikings fall to Eagles

It’s been four weeks since the Vikings football team has lost a game, but that streak ended Friday night in Fairfield as Bigfork fell 26-7.

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Vikes and Vals pick up weekend wins

The Vikings football team took on Thompson Falls on Friday night for Bigfork's Homecoming game and came away with a 42-20 victory over the Bluehawks.

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Vikes and Vals pick up weekend wins

The Vikings football team took on Thompson Falls on Friday night for Bigfork's Homecoming game and came away with a 42-20 victory over the Bluehawks.

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Vals shut out Libby

The Bigfork girls soccer team got its second win of the season over the Libby Lady Loggers on Thursday with a 3-0 shutout.

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Vikes and Vals pick up weekend wins

The Vikings football team took on Thompson Falls on Friday night for Bigfork's Homecoming game and came away with a 42-20 victory over the Bluehawks.

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Vals shut out Libby

The Bigfork girls soccer team got its second win of the season over the Libby Lady Loggers on Thursday with a 3-0 shutout.

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Vals shut out Libby

The Bigfork girls soccer team got its second win of the season over the Libby Lady Loggers on Thursday with a 3-0 shutout.

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Volleyball takes Mission, soccer hit hard in Whitefish

Tuesday night it was all about the Bulldogs for Bigfork athletes.

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A winless day for Vikes, Vals

The Bigfork volleyball team, boys soccer team and girls soccer team were each dealt a conference loss Thursday evening.

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Vikes step over Lions, Runner places at invite

The Vikings extended their record to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in conference Friday night with a 34-14 victory over District 7B rivals Eureka.

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Vikes step over Lions, Runner places at invite

The Vikings extended their record to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in conference Friday night with a 34-14 victory over District 7B rivals Eureka.

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A winless day for Vikes, Vals

The Bigfork volleyball team, boys soccer team and girls soccer team were each dealt a conference loss Thursday evening.

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A winless day for Vikes, Vals

The Bigfork volleyball team, boys soccer team and girls soccer team were each dealt a conference loss Thursday evening.

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Vikes step over Lions, Runner places at invite

The Vikings extended their record to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in conference Friday night with a 34-14 victory over District 7B rivals Eureka.

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Volleyball takes Mission, soccer hit hard in Whitefish

Tuesday night it was all about the Bulldogs for Bigfork athletes.

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Volleyball takes Mission, soccer hit hard in Whitefish

Tuesday night it was all about the Bulldogs for Bigfork athletes.

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Vikings defeat Plains

The Vikings football team showed just how far they have come from last season as they annihilated Plains-Hot Springs 42-7 Friday night in Hot Springs in the team's first conference game of the season.

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Loyola knocks down Vals

The Bigfork volleyball team took a break Tuesday from its District 7B schedule to host Missoula Loyola from District 6B — a meeting which did not go the Valkyries' way as the Breakers swept the match in three sets.

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Up in the air

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Loyola knocks down Vals

The Bigfork volleyball team took a break Tuesday from its District 7B schedule to host Missoula Loyola from District 6B — a meeting which did not go the Valkyries' way as the Breakers swept the match in three sets.

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Undefeated start for Vals

The Valkyries volleyball team continued its sweep of District 7B teams last week as the Bigfork girls beat Troy in three games Thursday, Sept. 16, and Plains in four games Saturday.

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Undefeated start for Vals

The Valkyries volleyball team continued its sweep of District 7B teams last week as the Bigfork girls beat Troy in three games Thursday, Sept. 16, and Plains in four games Saturday.

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Vikings defeat Plains

The Vikings football team showed just how far they have come from last season as they annihilated Plains-Hot Springs 42-7 Friday night in Hot Springs in the team's first conference game of the season.

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Loyola knocks down Vals

The Bigfork volleyball team took a break Tuesday from its District 7B schedule to host Missoula Loyola from District 6B — a meeting which did not go the Valkyries' way as the Breakers swept the match in three sets.

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Up in the air

The Flathead Valley is filled with adventurous excursions meant to make the most out of what the area has to offer, but few combine breathtaking views, relaxation and thrill-seeking the way that hot air ballooning does.

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Up in the air

The Flathead Valley is filled with adventurous excursions meant to make the most out of what the area has to offer, but few combine breathtaking views, relaxation and thrill-seeking the way that hot air ballooning does.

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Vals defeat Troy

The Bigfork Valkyries took down their second-straight District 7B opponent on the volleyball court Thursday night as the girls defeated Troy in three games, 25-22, 25-22 and 25-23.

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Bigfork boys steadily improving as competition gets tougher

The Bigfork Vikings soccer team got a little closer to winning its first game of the season last week as the team put up its first points after being shutout its previous three games.

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Bigfork boys steadily improving as competition gets tougher

The Bigfork Vikings soccer team got a little closer to winning its first game of the season last week as the team put up its first points after being shutout its previous three games.

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Vals defeat Troy

The Bigfork Valkyries took down their second-straight District 7B opponent on the volleyball court Thursday night as the girls defeated Troy in three games, 25-22, 25-22 and 25-23.

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Vals drop Loggers, Vikes get shutout

The Bigfork girls soccer team picked up its first conference win of the season with a 6-5 victory over the Libby.

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Bigfork girls pick up win

The Bigfork girls soccer team was able to scratch one thing off of its to-do list last week — win a game.

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Vikes dominate Conrad

The final score of Friday night's football game in Bigfork was 48-6, and, yes, the Vikings won the contest over the Conrad Cowboys.

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Vals drop Loggers, Vikes get shutout

The Bigfork girls soccer team picked up its first conference win of the season with a 6-5 victory over the Libby.

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Bigfork boys steadily improving as competition gets tougher

The Bigfork Vikings soccer team got a little closer to winning its first game of the season last week as the team put up its first points after being shutout its previous three games.

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Bigfork girls pick up win

The Bigfork girls soccer team was able to scratch one thing off of its to-do list last week — win a game.

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Vikes dominate Conrad

The final score of Friday night's football game in Bigfork was 48-6, and, yes, the Vikings won the contest over the Conrad Cowboys.

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Vals defeat Troy

The Bigfork Valkyries took down their second-straight District 7B opponent on the volleyball court Thursday night as the girls defeated Troy in three games, 25-22, 25-22 and 25-23.

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Vals drop Loggers, Vikes get shutout

The Bigfork girls soccer team picked up its first conference win of the season with a 6-5 victory over the Libby.

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Vikes dominate Conrad

The final score of Friday night's football game in Bigfork was 48-6, and, yes, the Vikings won the contest over the Conrad Cowboys.

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Bigfork girls pick up win

The Bigfork girls soccer team was able to scratch one thing off of its to-do list last week — win a game.

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Vikes battle but fall to Loyola

The Vikings' voyage to take on Missoula Loyola started better than most expected, but in the end, the fatigued and injured Bigfork football team let up in the fourth quarter and was sent home with a 61-34 defeat.

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Thursday prep action: Volleyball picks up win, soccer falls to Whitefish

Friday morning the Valkyrie volleyball team headed to Columbia Falls to take part in the Northwest/Southwest Tip-off Tournament, but before doing so the girls picked up a win in their first league match of the season Thursday night at home against Thompson Falls.

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X-C team runs first race

The Bigfork cross-country team had its first outing of the season Friday when it competed in the Libby Invitational.

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Vikes battle but fall to Loyola

The Vikings' voyage to take on Missoula Loyola started better than most expected, but in the end, the fatigued and injured Bigfork football team let up in the fourth quarter and was sent home with a 61-34 defeat.

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Valkyries hit the court

Although it has yet to play a match against any teams from District 7B, the Valkyries volleyball team is picking up solid experience while preparing for such a game.

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Vals drop Loggers, Vikes get shutout

The Bigfork girls soccer team picked up its first conference win of the season with a 6-5 victory over the Libby.

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Vals drop Loggers, Vikes get shutout

The Bigfork girls soccer team picked up its first conference win of the season with a 6-5 victory over the Libby.

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Valkyries hit the court

Although it has yet to play a match against any teams from District 7B, the Valkyries volleyball team is picking up solid experience while preparing for such a game.

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Vikes battle but fall to Loyola

The Vikings' voyage to take on Missoula Loyola started better than most expected, but in the end, the fatigued and injured Bigfork football team let up in the fourth quarter and was sent home with a 61-34 defeat.

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X-C team runs first race

The Bigfork cross-country team had its first outing of the season Friday when it competed in the Libby Invitational.

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Thursday prep action: Volleyball picks up win, soccer falls to Whitefish

Friday morning the Valkyrie volleyball team headed to Columbia Falls to take part in the Northwest/Southwest Tip-off Tournament, but before doing so the girls picked up a win in their first league match of the season Thursday night at home against Thompson Falls.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vals drop Loggers, Vikes get shutout

The Bigfork girls soccer team picked up its first conference win of the season with a 6-5 victory over the Libby.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries hit the court

Although it has yet to play a match against any teams from District 7B, the Valkyries volleyball team is picking up solid experience while preparing for such a game.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

X-C team runs first race

The Bigfork cross-country team had its first outing of the season Friday when it competed in the Libby Invitational.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Thursday prep action: Volleyball picks up win, soccer falls to Whitefish

Friday morning the Valkyrie volleyball team headed to Columbia Falls to take part in the Northwest/Southwest Tip-off Tournament, but before doing so the girls picked up a win in their first league match of the season Thursday night at home against Thompson Falls.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Cheerleaders ready to bring energy to games

Over the past couple of years the Bigfork High School cheerleading squad has impressed crowds with its continually bigger and better stunting abilities and polished performances of cheers and dance routines, and this year the squad hopes to build on that reputation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

X-C to make mark

The Bigfork cross-country team almost didn't have a season at all following the cancellation of its funding by the district, and now the runners intend to make this a season to remember.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Cheerleaders ready to bring energy to games

Over the past couple of years the Bigfork High School cheerleading squad has impressed crowds with its continually bigger and better stunting abilities and polished performances of cheers and dance routines, and this year the squad hopes to build on that reputation.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vikes look to build on 2009 season

The 2009 football season was a big one for the Bigfork Vikings as the boys broke a 28 game losing streak and ultimately finished the season 4-1 in District 7B and tied Eureka and Plains for the regular season title despite having to cope with a myriad of changes.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vikes look to build on 2009 season

The 2009 football season was a big one for the Bigfork Vikings as the boys broke a 28 game losing streak and ultimately finished the season 4-1 in District 7B and tied Eureka and Plains for the regular season title despite having to cope with a myriad of changes.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vals, Vikes make their mark on the soccer field

The Bigfork boys and girls soccer teams played host to Stillwater Christian School on Tuesday night, and both the Vikings and Valkyries came away with milestones.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Cheerleaders ready to bring energy to games

Over the past couple of years the Bigfork High School cheerleading squad has impressed crowds with its continually bigger and better stunting abilities and polished performances of cheers and dance routines, and this year the squad hopes to build on that reputation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

X-C to make mark

The Bigfork cross-country team almost didn't have a season at all following the cancellation of its funding by the district, and now the runners intend to make this a season to remember.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vikes look to build on 2009 season

The 2009 football season was a big one for the Bigfork Vikings as the boys broke a 28 game losing streak and ultimately finished the season 4-1 in District 7B and tied Eureka and Plains for the regular season title despite having to cope with a myriad of changes.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vals, Vikes make their mark on the soccer field

The Bigfork boys and girls soccer teams played host to Stillwater Christian School on Tuesday night, and both the Vikings and Valkyries came away with milestones.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

X-C to make mark

The Bigfork cross-country team almost didn't have a season at all following the cancellation of its funding by the district, and now the runners intend to make this a season to remember.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vals, Vikes make their mark on the soccer field

The Bigfork boys and girls soccer teams played host to Stillwater Christian School on Tuesday night, and both the Vikings and Valkyries came away with milestones.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Girls team looks to step up its game

Following a season plagued by injuries and a shortage of girls on the roster, the Bigfork Valkyries will be looking to redeem themselves in what will be the final season for five of the 14 girls on the team.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vikes and Vals play first games of season

Bigfork High School teams took to the court and the field Tuesday for their first games of the season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vikes and Vals play first games of season

Bigfork High School teams took to the court and the field Tuesday for their first games of the season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boys ready to hit the field

The Bigfork boys soccer program may have graduated four solid seniors in June, but with 12 newcomers to the team, the Vikings are hoping to surpass the success of their predecessors.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Girls team looks to step up its game

Following a season plagued by injuries and a shortage of girls on the roster, the Bigfork Valkyries will be looking to redeem themselves in what will be the final season for five of the 14 girls on the team.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vals dig in for 2010 season

Last year the Valkyries volleyball team rode a wave of adjustments with a rookie coach and a move into Class B from Class A to become the District 7B Champions before losing out in three games at the Western B Divisional Tournament.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vals dig in for 2010 season

Last year the Valkyries volleyball team rode a wave of adjustments with a rookie coach and a move into Class B from Class A to become the District 7B Champions before losing out in three games at the Western B Divisional Tournament.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vals dig in for 2010 season

Last year the Valkyries volleyball team rode a wave of adjustments with a rookie coach and a move into Class B from Class A to become the District 7B Champions before losing out in three games at the Western B Divisional Tournament.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boys ready to hit the field

The Bigfork boys soccer program may have graduated four solid seniors in June, but with 12 newcomers to the team, the Vikings are hoping to surpass the success of their predecessors.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boys ready to hit the field

The Bigfork boys soccer program may have graduated four solid seniors in June, but with 12 newcomers to the team, the Vikings are hoping to surpass the success of their predecessors.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Girls team looks to step up its game

Following a season plagued by injuries and a shortage of girls on the roster, the Bigfork Valkyries will be looking to redeem themselves in what will be the final season for five of the 14 girls on the team.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vikes and Vals play first games of season

Bigfork High School teams took to the court and the field Tuesday for their first games of the season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

X-C run brings in support

"It just brought tears to my eyes it was so cool and I think the community really enjoyed it to," said Sue Loeffler, Bigfork High School's head cross-country coach in regards to the turnout at the 2010 Bigfork River 5K Walk/Run.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

X-C run brings in support

"It just brought tears to my eyes it was so cool and I think the community really enjoyed it to," said Sue Loeffler, Bigfork High School's head cross-country coach in regards to the turnout at the 2010 Bigfork River 5K Walk/Run.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Fair time is bittersweet for 4-H kids

The Northwest Montana Fair is in full-swing, and while kids are eager to get to the annual event in Kalispell to go on the rides, play the carnival games and eat the traditional foods, there's one group that has a little more at stake — the 4-H Clubs.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Fall sports season arrives

It may feel like summer just began in Bigfork, but for the about 130 Bigfork High School students who started fall sports Monday, it is apparent that the season is coming to an end.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Fair time is bittersweet for 4-H kids

The Northwest Montana Fair is in full-swing, and while kids are eager to get to the annual event in Kalispell to go on the rides, play the carnival games and eat the traditional foods, there's one group that has a little more at stake — the 4-H Clubs.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Fair time is bittersweet for 4-H kids

The Northwest Montana Fair is in full-swing, and while kids are eager to get to the annual event in Kalispell to go on the rides, play the carnival games and eat the traditional foods, there's one group that has a little more at stake — the 4-H Clubs.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Fall sports season arrives

It may feel like summer just began in Bigfork, but for the about 130 Bigfork High School students who started fall sports Monday, it is apparent that the season is coming to an end.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

X-C run brings in support

"It just brought tears to my eyes it was so cool and I think the community really enjoyed it to," said Sue Loeffler, Bigfork High School's head cross-country coach in regards to the turnout at the 2010 Bigfork River 5K Walk/Run.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Fall sports season arrives

It may feel like summer just began in Bigfork, but for the about 130 Bigfork High School students who started fall sports Monday, it is apparent that the season is coming to an end.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Paddleboarding gives water enthusiasts new outlet for adventure

In a place where water sports are king, SUP Montana is helping to add one more to everyone's habit — stand-up paddleboarding.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Young golfers get instruction

Golf is said to be a lifelong sport and it's hard to do something for a lifetime if you don't start early in life.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Paddleboarding gives water enthusiasts new outlet for adventure

In a place where water sports are king, SUP Montana is helping to add one more to everyone's habit — stand-up paddleboarding.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Taking a therapeutic journey of flight

The Flathead Valley is breathtaking to most who view it and for some, even therapeutic when viewed from a plane, as is the belief of Todd Ware who is starting Air Therapy Aviation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Taking a therapeutic journey of flight

The Flathead Valley is breathtaking to most who view it and for some, even therapeutic when viewed from a plane, as is the belief of Todd Ware who is starting Air Therapy Aviation.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sports commentary: Finding funding for the fun

In this poor economy nearly every person, business and organization is making budget cuts and sports and recreation is no exception.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sports commentary: Finding funding for the fun

In this poor economy nearly every person, business and organization is making budget cuts and sports and recreation is no exception.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Taking a therapeutic journey of flight

The Flathead Valley is breathtaking to most who view it and for some, even therapeutic when viewed from a plane, as is the belief of Todd Ware who is starting Air Therapy Aviation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Young golfers get instruction

Golf is said to be a lifelong sport and it's hard to do something for a lifetime if you don't start early in life.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Paddleboarding gives water enthusiasts new outlet for adventure

In a place where water sports are king, SUP Montana is helping to add one more to everyone's habit — stand-up paddleboarding.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Young golfers get instruction

Golf is said to be a lifelong sport and it's hard to do something for a lifetime if you don't start early in life.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sports commentary: Finding funding for the fun

In this poor economy nearly every person, business and organization is making budget cuts and sports and recreation is no exception.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Youth learn, practice sailing skills

Summer brings all kinds of adventures for kids around the Flathead Valley, but one that a handful of youngsters take advantage of each year is the North Flathead Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Youth learn, practice sailing skills

Summer brings all kinds of adventures for kids around the Flathead Valley, but one that a handful of youngsters take advantage of each year is the North Flathead Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Golfer plays Aussies

It's easy to assume that Kyle Parker won't soon forget the summer between his junior and senior years of high school.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Golfer plays Aussies

It's easy to assume that Kyle Parker won't soon forget the summer between his junior and senior years of high school.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Golfer plays Aussies

It's easy to assume that Kyle Parker won't soon forget the summer between his junior and senior years of high school.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Youth learn, practice sailing skills

Summer brings all kinds of adventures for kids around the Flathead Valley, but one that a handful of youngsters take advantage of each year is the North Flathead Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boy Scouts experience outdoors

Boy Scout Troop 1923 from Bigfork spent last week living on Melita Island earning merit badges and enjoying time in the outdoors.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dopps plays up with Legion AA

Cody Dopps is no stranger to getting to play up with the older kids, and this spring that experience paid off as he went from playing Babe Ruth Baseball to playing Legion AA with the Kalispell Lakers.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boy Scouts experience outdoors

Boy Scout Troop 1923 from Bigfork spent last week living on Melita Island earning merit badges and enjoying time in the outdoors.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork women compete in The Event

Amid the more than 475 competitors at The Event at Rebecca Farm last weekend was Melissa Van DerVeer, a rising junior at Bigfork High School.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork women compete in The Event

Amid the more than 475 competitors at The Event at Rebecca Farm last weekend was Melissa Van DerVeer, a rising junior at Bigfork High School.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boy Scouts experience outdoors

Boy Scout Troop 1923 from Bigfork spent last week living on Melita Island earning merit badges and enjoying time in the outdoors.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dopps plays up with Legion AA

Cody Dopps is no stranger to getting to play up with the older kids, and this spring that experience paid off as he went from playing Babe Ruth Baseball to playing Legion AA with the Kalispell Lakers.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dopps plays up with Legion AA

Cody Dopps is no stranger to getting to play up with the older kids, and this spring that experience paid off as he went from playing Babe Ruth Baseball to playing Legion AA with the Kalispell Lakers.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork women compete in The Event

Amid the more than 475 competitors at The Event at Rebecca Farm last weekend was Melissa Van DerVeer, a rising junior at Bigfork High School.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Walking for hope: Relay for Life

It was a down year for Bigfork's Relay for Life, but the more than $24,000 that was raised is nothing to balk at.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Barbecue raises funds for Ferndale Fire

The Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department raised approximately $6,000 at its annual barbecue fundraiser Saturday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Barbecue raises funds for Ferndale Fire

The Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department raised approximately $6,000 at its annual barbecue fundraiser Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Evans to run at college in Oregon

There's no doubt that recent Bigfork High School graduate Keenan Evans hit the high point of his prep sports career during his senior year, but all of his hard work will not be wasted as he has decided to continue on in track at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Evans to run at college in Oregon

There's no doubt that recent Bigfork High School graduate Keenan Evans hit the high point of his prep sports career during his senior year, but all of his hard work will not be wasted as he has decided to continue on in track at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Barbecue raises funds for Ferndale Fire

The Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department raised approximately $6,000 at its annual barbecue fundraiser Saturday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Walking for hope: Relay for Life

It was a down year for Bigfork's Relay for Life, but the more than $24,000 that was raised is nothing to balk at.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Evans to run at college in Oregon

There's no doubt that recent Bigfork High School graduate Keenan Evans hit the high point of his prep sports career during his senior year, but all of his hard work will not be wasted as he has decided to continue on in track at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Walking for hope: Relay for Life

It was a down year for Bigfork's Relay for Life, but the more than $24,000 that was raised is nothing to balk at.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kayakers find therapy on the open river

Now in its 10th year, First Descents' kayaking camps have become a staple of summer in the north Flathead Valley, and for many locals, so has lending a hand to the non-profit organization.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Actor revels in time on Village stage

Quinn Butterfield still remembers the first line he ever spoke in the first play he was ever in- — "Who claims the ribbon for the red, red rose?"

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kids learn life sport of tennis

For the past three weeks, a dozen kids took to the tennis courts at the Montana Athletic Club to begin learning a sport they can take part in their whole lives.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Actor revels in time on Village stage

Quinn Butterfield still remembers the first line he ever spoke in the first play he was ever in- — "Who claims the ribbon for the red, red rose?"

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kayakers find therapy on the open river

Now in its 10th year, First Descents' kayaking camps have become a staple of summer in the north Flathead Valley, and for many locals, so has lending a hand to the non-profit organization.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kids learn life sport of tennis

For the past three weeks, a dozen kids took to the tennis courts at the Montana Athletic Club to begin learning a sport they can take part in their whole lives.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Actor revels in time on Village stage

Quinn Butterfield still remembers the first line he ever spoke in the first play he was ever in- — "Who claims the ribbon for the red, red rose?"

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kids learn life sport of tennis

For the past three weeks, a dozen kids took to the tennis courts at the Montana Athletic Club to begin learning a sport they can take part in their whole lives.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kayakers find therapy on the open river

Now in its 10th year, First Descents' kayaking camps have become a staple of summer in the north Flathead Valley, and for many locals, so has lending a hand to the non-profit organization.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Scouts celebrate 100 years

Bigfork's Troop 1923 took part in a special two-for-one celebration in June as they commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts and Glacier National Park with three days of volunteering.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

District given grant for substance abuse program

Next month Bigfork schools will get a little closer to having all of their staff certified in Student Assistance Training International's substance abuse program, thanks to a grant from Kalispell Toyota.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

District given grant for substance abuse program

Next month Bigfork schools will get a little closer to having all of their staff certified in Student Assistance Training International's substance abuse program, thanks to a grant from Kalispell Toyota.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

High school coaches teach basics to area youth

Nearly 90 kids in grades kindergarten through eighth turned out for the four-day basketball camp at the Bigfork schools.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Scouts celebrate 100 years

Bigfork's Troop 1923 took part in a special two-for-one celebration in June as they commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts and Glacier National Park with three days of volunteering.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

High school coaches teach basics to area youth

Nearly 90 kids in grades kindergarten through eighth turned out for the four-day basketball camp at the Bigfork schools.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Scouts celebrate 100 years

Bigfork's Troop 1923 took part in a special two-for-one celebration in June as they commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts and Glacier National Park with three days of volunteering.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

District given grant for substance abuse program

Next month Bigfork schools will get a little closer to having all of their staff certified in Student Assistance Training International's substance abuse program, thanks to a grant from Kalispell Toyota.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

High school coaches teach basics to area youth

Nearly 90 kids in grades kindergarten through eighth turned out for the four-day basketball camp at the Bigfork schools.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Cross-country program in need of funding

Usually July is a time for relaxing for Sue Loeffler, who is the physical education teacher at Bigfork Middle and Elementary Schools as well as the high school head cross-country and track coach.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Youth Baseball teams conclude season

Boys and girls of all ages recently wrapped up their six-week long season in the Bigfork Youth Baseball program and their coaches said the players made big improvements across the board.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Cross-country program in need of funding

Usually July is a time for relaxing for Sue Loeffler, who is the physical education teacher at Bigfork Middle and Elementary Schools as well as the high school head cross-country and track coach.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork man keeps active by swimming

Bob Chrysler was a certified public accountant and partner at Chrysler & Gordon in Bigfork for 32-and-a-half years before retiring at the end of May, and his secret for getting through it may have been the vigilance he had when it came to staying active.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Firework sales stay up despite economy

Four firework stands have been lining the edge of Montana Highway 35 at the north end of town for the past couple of weeks, and with their busiest days ahead of them, business is going better than expected.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork man keeps active by swimming

Bob Chrysler was a certified public accountant and partner at Chrysler & Gordon in Bigfork for 32-and-a-half years before retiring at the end of May, and his secret for getting through it may have been the vigilance he had when it came to staying active.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Youth Baseball teams conclude season

Boys and girls of all ages recently wrapped up their six-week long season in the Bigfork Youth Baseball program and their coaches said the players made big improvements across the board.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Firework sales stay up despite economy

Four firework stands have been lining the edge of Montana Highway 35 at the north end of town for the past couple of weeks, and with their busiest days ahead of them, business is going better than expected.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Firework sales stay up despite economy

Four firework stands have been lining the edge of Montana Highway 35 at the north end of town for the past couple of weeks, and with their busiest days ahead of them, business is going better than expected.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork man keeps active by swimming

Bob Chrysler was a certified public accountant and partner at Chrysler & Gordon in Bigfork for 32-and-a-half years before retiring at the end of May, and his secret for getting through it may have been the vigilance he had when it came to staying active.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Youth Baseball teams conclude season

Boys and girls of all ages recently wrapped up their six-week long season in the Bigfork Youth Baseball program and their coaches said the players made big improvements across the board.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Cross-country program in need of funding

Usually July is a time for relaxing for Sue Loeffler, who is the physical education teacher at Bigfork Middle and Elementary Schools as well as the high school head cross-country and track coach.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Brookies Cookies becomes one of the Village's live music venues

Bigfork is known for its year-round art scene, but it is the summertime when its music scene really comes alive.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Brookies Cookies becomes one of the Village's live music venues

Bigfork is known for its year-round art scene, but it is the summertime when its music scene really comes alive.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Brookies Cookies becomes one of the Village's live music venues

Bigfork is known for its year-round art scene, but it is the summertime when its music scene really comes alive.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Echo Lake station unveils new structure

The Bigfork Fire Department unveiled its new three-story training facility next to the department's Echo Lake station Saturday morning.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sports commentary: Raining buckets of fun

According to the calendar, Monday was the first day of summer. According to my thermometer, we are still experiencing some sort of winter-that-never-was.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Brookies Cookies becomes one of the Village's live music venues

Bigfork is known for its year-round art scene, but it is the summertime when its music scene really comes alive.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Brookies Cookies becomes one of the Village's live music venues

Bigfork is known for its year-round art scene, but it is the summertime when its music scene really comes alive.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Brookies Cookies becomes one of the Village's live music venues

Bigfork is known for its year-round art scene, but it is the summertime when its music scene really comes alive.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

At least 60 expected to tryout in fall

Nearly 50 boys attended Bigfork High School head football coach Todd Emslie's camp earlier this month, and, with that large of number at camp, next year's roster is expected to be sizable as well.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sports commentary: Raining buckets of fun

According to the calendar, Monday was the first day of summer. According to my thermometer, we are still experiencing some sort of winter-that-never-was.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

At least 60 expected to tryout in fall

Nearly 50 boys attended Bigfork High School head football coach Todd Emslie's camp earlier this month, and, with that large of number at camp, next year's roster is expected to be sizable as well.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

At least 60 expected to tryout in fall

Nearly 50 boys attended Bigfork High School head football coach Todd Emslie's camp earlier this month, and, with that large of number at camp, next year's roster is expected to be sizable as well.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Echo Lake station unveils new structure

The Bigfork Fire Department unveiled its new three-story training facility next to the department's Echo Lake station Saturday morning.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sports commentary: Raining buckets of fun

According to the calendar, Monday was the first day of summer. According to my thermometer, we are still experiencing some sort of winter-that-never-was.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Echo Lake station unveils new structure

The Bigfork Fire Department unveiled its new three-story training facility next to the department's Echo Lake station Saturday morning.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vikes return to the court

Several members of last years Vikings basketball team, and a few upcoming freshmen, hosted an impromptu game against Sandy High School from Oregon Monday night and won 78-72.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Echo Lake station unveils new structure

The Bigfork Fire Department unveiled its new three-story training facility next to the department's Echo Lake station Saturday morning.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Echo Lake station unveils new structure

The Bigfork Fire Department unveiled its new three-story training facility next to the department's Echo Lake station Saturday morning.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork sends two to All-Star football game in Billings

When Bigfork High School's Brandon McDonald and Kenny Patrick were selected to play in the Class B All-Star Football Game they had no idea what they were getting themselves into.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork sends two to All-Star football game in Billings

When Bigfork High School's Brandon McDonald and Kenny Patrick were selected to play in the Class B All-Star Football Game they had no idea what they were getting themselves into.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork sends two to All-Star football game in Billings

When Bigfork High School's Brandon McDonald and Kenny Patrick were selected to play in the Class B All-Star Football Game they had no idea what they were getting themselves into.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vikes return to the court

Several members of last years Vikings basketball team, and a few upcoming freshmen, hosted an impromptu game against Sandy High School from Oregon Monday night and won 78-72.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Echo Lake station unveils new structure

The Bigfork Fire Department unveiled its new three-story training facility next to the department's Echo Lake station Saturday morning.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Another year down

June 1 marked my two year anniversary at the Bigfork Eagle. The day came and went without me even noticing. That was greatly due to the fact that it was a Tuesday, which is our production day and a day that is notorious for having little time to think about …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fishing day provides rare opportunity

The Hidden Harbor marina in Woods Bay was host to the 17th Annual Fishing Without Barriers last Thursday and despite dark skies, there were more participants than ever.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vikes return to the court

Several members of last years Vikings basketball team, and a few upcoming freshmen, hosted an impromptu game against Sandy High School from Oregon Monday night and won 78-72.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Another year down

June 1 marked my two year anniversary at the Bigfork Eagle. The day came and went without me even noticing. That was greatly due to the fact that it was a Tuesday, which is our production day and a day that is notorious for having little time to think about …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Another year down

June 1 marked my two year anniversary at the Bigfork Eagle. The day came and went without me even noticing. That was greatly due to the fact that it was a Tuesday, which is our production day and a day that is notorious for having little time to think about …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fishing day provides rare opportunity

The Hidden Harbor marina in Woods Bay was host to the 17th Annual Fishing Without Barriers last Thursday and despite dark skies, there were more participants than ever.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fishing day provides rare opportunity

The Hidden Harbor marina in Woods Bay was host to the 17th Annual Fishing Without Barriers last Thursday and despite dark skies, there were more participants than ever.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Meyers brothers compete against each other for first time at Whitewater

It is said that sibling rivalry is normal and competition is healthy, but for the Meyers brothers — Jonny and David — these things were fairly nonexistent as they competed against one another for the first time ever in the kayaking races at Bigfork's Whitewater Festival on May 29 and …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

BHS athletes earn school recognition

Bigfork High School concluded its sports season with the annual awards assembly last Thursday, June 3.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Meyers brothers compete against each other for first time at Whitewater

It is said that sibling rivalry is normal and competition is healthy, but for the Meyers brothers — Jonny and David — these things were fairly nonexistent as they competed against one another for the first time ever in the kayaking races at Bigfork's Whitewater Festival on May 29 and …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Meyers brothers compete against each other for first time at Whitewater

It is said that sibling rivalry is normal and competition is healthy, but for the Meyers brothers — Jonny and David — these things were fairly nonexistent as they competed against one another for the first time ever in the kayaking races at Bigfork's Whitewater Festival on May 29 and …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

BHS athletes earn school recognition

Bigfork High School concluded its sports season with the annual awards assembly last Thursday, June 3.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

All-Conference, All-State spring selections made

With the close of the 2010 school year also comes the announcement of the athletes who qualified for All-Conference and All-State honors in spring sports, many of whom are Bigfork High School students.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

All-Conference, All-State spring selections made

With the close of the 2010 school year also comes the announcement of the athletes who qualified for All-Conference and All-State honors in spring sports, many of whom are Bigfork High School students.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

All-Conference, All-State spring selections made

With the close of the 2010 school year also comes the announcement of the athletes who qualified for All-Conference and All-State honors in spring sports, many of whom are Bigfork High School students.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

BHS athletes earn school recognition

Bigfork High School concluded its sports season with the annual awards assembly last Thursday, June 3.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mahlum is looking forward to giving back

When Bridger Mahlum was 3 years old his parents were told that he was autistic and that he would likely never graduate high school, but little did doctors know that he would do more than just make it through — he would earn good grades in challenging classes, he would …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mahlum is looking forward to giving back

When Bridger Mahlum was 3 years old his parents were told that he was autistic and that he would likely never graduate high school, but little did doctors know that he would do more than just make it through — he would earn good grades in challenging classes, he would …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitewater Festival brings paddlers to Wild Mile

The 34th annual Whitewater Festival returned to its usual tradition of taking place in the rain last weekend after a fluke sunny Memorial Day weekend last year, but that didn't keep people from throwing on their ran gear and watching the races, which had more than double the number of …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mahlum is looking forward to giving back

When Bridger Mahlum was 3 years old his parents were told that he was autistic and that he would likely never graduate high school, but little did doctors know that he would do more than just make it through — he would earn good grades in challenging classes, he would …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitewater Festival brings paddlers to Wild Mile

The 34th annual Whitewater Festival returned to its usual tradition of taking place in the rain last weekend after a fluke sunny Memorial Day weekend last year, but that didn't keep people from throwing on their ran gear and watching the races, which had more than double the number of …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitewater Festival brings paddlers to Wild Mile

The 34th annual Whitewater Festival returned to its usual tradition of taking place in the rain last weekend after a fluke sunny Memorial Day weekend last year, but that didn't keep people from throwing on their ran gear and watching the races, which had more than double the number of …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Golf team gets disqualified at state tournament

The Bigfork High School golf team was ready to cap off its standout season with what members hoped would be a stellar performance at the Class B State Tournament in Huntley Project, but the team made one mistake that cost them everything — they stopped to play golf.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sports commentary: Familiar faces back next year as coaches encouraging

Oh, what a difference a year makes. Last spring the buzzword on everyone's lips involved with Bigfork High School's athletics was "new." The community was preparing for a new class for competition and new coaches with new philosophies in five of the school's eight sports.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Seniors earn gold at state

The Bigfork track and field team capped off a season filled with top finishes with a handful of hardware at last weekend's Class B State Track Meet in Laurel.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Boys tennis takes first at state

In their first year back in Class B competition in more than a decade, the Bigfork High School boys and girls tennis teams left quite a mark at last weekend's Class B/C State Tournament.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sports commentary: Familiar faces back next year as coaches encouraging

Oh, what a difference a year makes. Last spring the buzzword on everyone's lips involved with Bigfork High School's athletics was "new." The community was preparing for a new class for competition and new coaches with new philosophies in five of the school's eight sports.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Seniors earn gold at state

The Bigfork track and field team capped off a season filled with top finishes with a handful of hardware at last weekend's Class B State Track Meet in Laurel.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vals capture divisional trophy

Bigfork High School girls turned their District 7B Championship into a Western B Divisional Championship after finding a great deal of success at last weekend's meet in Missoula.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Boys tennis takes first at state

In their first year back in Class B competition in more than a decade, the Bigfork High School boys and girls tennis teams left quite a mark at last weekend's Class B/C State Tournament.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Golf team gets disqualified at state tournament

The Bigfork High School golf team was ready to cap off its standout season with what members hoped would be a stellar performance at the Class B State Tournament in Huntley Project, but the team made one mistake that cost them everything — they stopped to play golf.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Boys tennis takes first at state

In their first year back in Class B competition in more than a decade, the Bigfork High School boys and girls tennis teams left quite a mark at last weekend's Class B/C State Tournament.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sports commentary: Familiar faces back next year as coaches encouraging

Oh, what a difference a year makes. Last spring the buzzword on everyone's lips involved with Bigfork High School's athletics was "new." The community was preparing for a new class for competition and new coaches with new philosophies in five of the school's eight sports.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vals capture divisional trophy

Bigfork High School girls turned their District 7B Championship into a Western B Divisional Championship after finding a great deal of success at last weekend's meet in Missoula.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Golf team gets disqualified at state tournament

The Bigfork High School golf team was ready to cap off its standout season with what members hoped would be a stellar performance at the Class B State Tournament in Huntley Project, but the team made one mistake that cost them everything — they stopped to play golf.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Seniors earn gold at state

The Bigfork track and field team capped off a season filled with top finishes with a handful of hardware at last weekend's Class B State Track Meet in Laurel.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vals capture divisional trophy

Bigfork High School girls turned their District 7B Championship into a Western B Divisional Championship after finding a great deal of success at last weekend's meet in Missoula.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Exchange student living out high school American dream

The students of Bigfork High School gained a new friend this fall when Carolina Tietzel arrived as a German foreign-exchange student, but little did they know they were also gaining a strong tennis competitor.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vals sweep divisional tournament

Some fell easy and some took a little more work, but in the end the Valkyries defeated the majority of their opponents in the Western B/C Divisional Tennis Tournament last weekend in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vals sweep divisional tournament

Some fell easy and some took a little more work, but in the end the Valkyries defeated the majority of their opponents in the Western B/C Divisional Tennis Tournament last weekend in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Exchange student living out high school American dream

The students of Bigfork High School gained a new friend this fall when Carolina Tietzel arrived as a German foreign-exchange student, but little did they know they were also gaining a strong tennis competitor.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Exchange student living out high school American dream

The students of Bigfork High School gained a new friend this fall when Carolina Tietzel arrived as a German foreign-exchange student, but little did they know they were also gaining a strong tennis competitor.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Track dominates district meet

It's been more than a decade since the Bigfork track and field team has participated in a district tournament, but the Vikings and Valkyries made their presence known Saturday as they were a dominating force at the District 7B meet.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Track dominates district meet

It's been more than a decade since the Bigfork track and field team has participated in a district tournament, but the Vikings and Valkyries made their presence known Saturday as they were a dominating force at the District 7B meet.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Track peaks in time for districts

The Bigfork track and field team finished out its regular season last week by competing in the Archie Roe Invitational in Kalispell on Saturday and used the meet to achieve some personal bests and try some new events.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Track dominates district meet

It's been more than a decade since the Bigfork track and field team has participated in a district tournament, but the Vikings and Valkyries made their presence known Saturday as they were a dominating force at the District 7B meet.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Golf team disqualified at state

The Bigfork High School golf team was disqualified from the Class B State Tournament on Tuesday afternoon due to a violation in a Montana High School Association rule.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tennis teams ready at the net for tournaments

The Bigfork tennis team managed to find a couple of dry days to play tennis over the past week-and-a-half, though the team's biggest match of what was its final week of the regular season was canceled due to inclement weather.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Golf team disqualified at state

The Bigfork High School golf team was disqualified from the Class B State Tournament on Tuesday afternoon due to a violation in a Montana High School Association rule.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Track peaks in time for districts

The Bigfork track and field team finished out its regular season last week by competing in the Archie Roe Invitational in Kalispell on Saturday and used the meet to achieve some personal bests and try some new events.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Track dominates district meet

It's been more than a decade since the Bigfork track and field team has participated in a district tournament, but the Vikings and Valkyries made their presence known Saturday as they were a dominating force at the District 7B meet.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Track peaks in time for districts

The Bigfork track and field team finished out its regular season last week by competing in the Archie Roe Invitational in Kalispell on Saturday and used the meet to achieve some personal bests and try some new events.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tennis teams ready at the net for tournaments

The Bigfork tennis team managed to find a couple of dry days to play tennis over the past week-and-a-half, though the team's biggest match of what was its final week of the regular season was canceled due to inclement weather.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Golf team disqualified at state

The Bigfork High School golf team was disqualified from the Class B State Tournament on Tuesday afternoon due to a violation in a Montana High School Association rule.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tennis teams ready at the net for tournaments

The Bigfork tennis team managed to find a couple of dry days to play tennis over the past week-and-a-half, though the team's biggest match of what was its final week of the regular season was canceled due to inclement weather.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Evans breaks 100-meter school record

Despite a flurry of distractions Saturday, the A.R.M. Invitational in Whitefish was another successful meet for the Bigfork track and field team

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Evans breaks 100-meter school record

Despite a flurry of distractions Saturday, the A.R.M. Invitational in Whitefish was another successful meet for the Bigfork track and field team

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork volunteers support Special Olympics

Volunteerism is nothing new for the residents of Bigfork, but several are lending a hand outside of the Village for a Valley-wide cause serving on the board of the Glacier Area Special Olympics.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS golfers bound for state

Bigfork High School's golf team had a strong showing at the Class B Division 3 golf tournament at Canyon River Golf Course in Missoula on Monday with Kyle Parker tying for second place and Sara Keenan tying for third.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork volunteers support Special Olympics

Volunteerism is nothing new for the residents of Bigfork, but several are lending a hand outside of the Village for a Valley-wide cause serving on the board of the Glacier Area Special Olympics.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Evans breaks 100-meter school record

Despite a flurry of distractions Saturday, the A.R.M. Invitational in Whitefish was another successful meet for the Bigfork track and field team

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS golfers bound for state

Bigfork High School's golf team had a strong showing at the Class B Division 3 golf tournament at Canyon River Golf Course in Missoula on Monday with Kyle Parker tying for second place and Sara Keenan tying for third.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork volunteers support Special Olympics

Volunteerism is nothing new for the residents of Bigfork, but several are lending a hand outside of the Village for a Valley-wide cause serving on the board of the Glacier Area Special Olympics.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS golfers bound for state

Bigfork High School's golf team had a strong showing at the Class B Division 3 golf tournament at Canyon River Golf Course in Missoula on Monday with Kyle Parker tying for second place and Sara Keenan tying for third.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Carlson breaks record at Top 10 meet

In her final weeks at Bigfork High School, Kayla Carlson continues to leave her mark in the world of high school running in Montana, and after Tuesday's Russ Pilcher Western Montana Top 10 meet, she has yet another accomplishment to add to her list — a new record.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

 Bigfork tennis dominates

Saturday brought clouds, lots of wind, a down pour of rain, popcorn kernel-sized hail, sunshine and a whole lot of high school tennis to Bigfork as the town played host to the annual Bigfork Flight Tournament.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries outdo competition on the track

The Bigfork track and field team continued to show the importance of quality over quantity, especially on the girls side as they handily won the Seeley-Swan Invitational on Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Carlson breaks record at Top 10 meet

In her final weeks at Bigfork High School, Kayla Carlson continues to leave her mark in the world of high school running in Montana, and after Tuesday's Russ Pilcher Western Montana Top 10 meet, she has yet another accomplishment to add to her list — a new record.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS sports take big budget cuts

When the Bigfork School Board was faced with the task of balancing the budget for next year one of the main areas they cut from was the athletics and activities fund at the high school, which was reduced by $25,720.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS sports take big budget cuts

When the Bigfork School Board was faced with the task of balancing the budget for next year one of the main areas they cut from was the athletics and activities fund at the high school, which was reduced by $25,720.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS sports take big budget cuts

When the Bigfork School Board was faced with the task of balancing the budget for next year one of the main areas they cut from was the athletics and activities fund at the high school, which was reduced by $25,720.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

 Bigfork tennis dominates

Saturday brought clouds, lots of wind, a down pour of rain, popcorn kernel-sized hail, sunshine and a whole lot of high school tennis to Bigfork as the town played host to the annual Bigfork Flight Tournament.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Carlson breaks record at Top 10 meet

In her final weeks at Bigfork High School, Kayla Carlson continues to leave her mark in the world of high school running in Montana, and after Tuesday's Russ Pilcher Western Montana Top 10 meet, she has yet another accomplishment to add to her list — a new record.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

 Bigfork tennis dominates

Saturday brought clouds, lots of wind, a down pour of rain, popcorn kernel-sized hail, sunshine and a whole lot of high school tennis to Bigfork as the town played host to the annual Bigfork Flight Tournament.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries outdo competition on the track

The Bigfork track and field team continued to show the importance of quality over quantity, especially on the girls side as they handily won the Seeley-Swan Invitational on Saturday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork hosts record-breaking meet

It was a fast day at track Saturday when Bigfork High School hosted its sixth-annual invitational meet, as nine meet records were broken among the boys and eight among the girls. This included three by Bigfork athletes and a Valkyrie tied a record.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Golfers shine in pair of tournaments

Bigfork High School's golf teams had a busy and successful week last week, as three of the team's golfers placed in the top 10 in the Bigfork Invitational on Thursday and the Plains Invitational on Saturday and the boys team placed second at both matches.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork hosts record-breaking meet

It was a fast day at track Saturday when Bigfork High School hosted its sixth-annual invitational meet, as nine meet records were broken among the boys and eight among the girls. This included three by Bigfork athletes and a Valkyrie tied a record.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Golfers shine in pair of tournaments

Bigfork High School's golf teams had a busy and successful week last week, as three of the team's golfers placed in the top 10 in the Bigfork Invitational on Thursday and the Plains Invitational on Saturday and the boys team placed second at both matches.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork hosts record-breaking meet

It was a fast day at track Saturday when Bigfork High School hosted its sixth-annual invitational meet, as nine meet records were broken among the boys and eight among the girls. This included three by Bigfork athletes and a Valkyrie tied a record.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Keenan takes top honors in Thompson Falls

With just two matches left before the divisional tournament, Bigfork's boys and girls high school golfers had yet another strong showing Saturday while playing in the Thompson Falls Invitational at River's Bend Golf Course.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork prepares for flight tournament

Saturday Bigfork will host the Bigfork Flight Tournament, which is now in its third year. It used to be that the Cut Bank teams would swing down to Bigfork on their way back from playing Libby, but a few years ago the Loggers decided they wanted to join in the …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork prepares for flight tournament

Saturday Bigfork will host the Bigfork Flight Tournament, which is now in its third year. It used to be that the Cut Bank teams would swing down to Bigfork on their way back from playing Libby, but a few years ago the Loggers decided they wanted to join in the …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Keenan takes top honors in Thompson Falls

With just two matches left before the divisional tournament, Bigfork's boys and girls high school golfers had yet another strong showing Saturday while playing in the Thompson Falls Invitational at River's Bend Golf Course.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

In the fire: My story

"Stay down," the assistant Ferndale fire chief Ken Sharr yelled. I was doing my best to keep up with the four firemen ahead of me as we entered into a Ferndale home on our hands and knees pulling a fire hose with us.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Golfers shine in pair of tournaments

Bigfork High School's golf teams had a busy and successful week last week, as three of the team's golfers placed in the top 10 in the Bigfork Invitational on Thursday and the Plains Invitational on Saturday and the boys team placed second at both matches.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Keenan takes top honors in Thompson Falls

With just two matches left before the divisional tournament, Bigfork's boys and girls high school golfers had yet another strong showing Saturday while playing in the Thompson Falls Invitational at River's Bend Golf Course.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork prepares for flight tournament

Saturday Bigfork will host the Bigfork Flight Tournament, which is now in its third year. It used to be that the Cut Bank teams would swing down to Bigfork on their way back from playing Libby, but a few years ago the Loggers decided they wanted to join in the …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

In the fire: My story

"Stay down," the assistant Ferndale fire chief Ken Sharr yelled. I was doing my best to keep up with the four firemen ahead of me as we entered into a Ferndale home on our hands and knees pulling a fire hose with us.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

In the fire: My story

"Stay down," the assistant Ferndale fire chief Ken Sharr yelled. I was doing my best to keep up with the four firemen ahead of me as we entered into a Ferndale home on our hands and knees pulling a fire hose with us.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Top 10: Worst of basketball

Last week I looked back at highlights of this year's basketball season. However, not everything that occurred was a highlight. So here is a list of 10 things I for one could have done without during the 2009-2010 basketball season in Bigfork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Vals escape snow for win in Eureka

It took the Bigfork girls tennis team traveling to Eureka to find courts dry enough to play on Tuesday, but the Vals managed to do it and come back to a snow-covered Bigfork with a 6-0 victory.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Vikes earn second place on home links

The weather turned the corner just in time for the Bigfork High School Invitational at Eagle Bend Golf Club Thursday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Vals escape snow for win in Eureka

It took the Bigfork girls tennis team traveling to Eureka to find courts dry enough to play on Tuesday, but the Vals managed to do it and come back to a snow-covered Bigfork with a 6-0 victory.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Top 10: Worst of basketball

Last week I looked back at highlights of this year's basketball season. However, not everything that occurred was a highlight. So here is a list of 10 things I for one could have done without during the 2009-2010 basketball season in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

First week brings packed schedule for tennis

The singles players on Bigfork High School's boys and girls tennis teams had a successful opening week as they won a majority of their five matches.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Bigfork wrestling: Working to provide opportunities

PART ONE: This is the second of two articles focused on wrestling in Bigfork.Bigfork hasn't had a high school wrestling program for eight years now, but that hasn't kept it from being a topic of concern for coaches and parents in the area.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Vikes earn second place on home links

The weather turned the corner just in time for the Bigfork High School Invitational at Eagle Bend Golf Club Thursday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Vikes earn second place on home links

The weather turned the corner just in time for the Bigfork High School Invitational at Eagle Bend Golf Club Thursday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Bigfork wrestling: Working to provide opportunities

PART ONE: This is the second of two articles focused on wrestling in Bigfork.Bigfork hasn't had a high school wrestling program for eight years now, but that hasn't kept it from being a topic of concern for coaches and parents in the area.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Top 10: Worst of basketball

Last week I looked back at highlights of this year's basketball season. However, not everything that occurred was a highlight. So here is a list of 10 things I for one could have done without during the 2009-2010 basketball season in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Vals escape snow for win in Eureka

It took the Bigfork girls tennis team traveling to Eureka to find courts dry enough to play on Tuesday, but the Vals managed to do it and come back to a snow-covered Bigfork with a 6-0 victory.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

First week brings packed schedule for tennis

The singles players on Bigfork High School's boys and girls tennis teams had a successful opening week as they won a majority of their five matches.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Bigfork wrestling: Working to provide opportunities

PART ONE: This is the second of two articles focused on wrestling in Bigfork.Bigfork hasn't had a high school wrestling program for eight years now, but that hasn't kept it from being a topic of concern for coaches and parents in the area.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

First week brings packed schedule for tennis

The singles players on Bigfork High School's boys and girls tennis teams had a successful opening week as they won a majority of their five matches.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Bigfork wrestling: Grappling with a seven-year loss

PART ONE: This is the first of two articles focused on wrestling in Bigfork. Pick up a copy of next week's Bigfork Eagle to read about what has been done to try to reestablish wrestling in Bigfork since 2003.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Top 10: Best of Bigfork basketball

I watched the University of Washington Huskies men's basketball team go from leading to losing two weeks ago during their Sweet 16 matchup against West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament and somehow it made me feel a little bit better about Bigfork High School's boys and girls basketball teams' seasons. …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Blacktail, other area mountains close

It's been a little tough to tell what season is presiding over Bigfork these days, but one sure sign that winter is over is that all of the ski areas have officially closed for the season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

BHS golf team battles elements in two-day Missoula tournament

It wasn't exactly golfing weather last Thursday and Friday, but Bigfork High School's golf team trudged through the nasty conditions of the Loyola Sacred Heart Invitational in Missoula and fared well at the two-day tournament.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Bigfork wrestling: Grappling with a seven-year loss

PART ONE: This is the first of two articles focused on wrestling in Bigfork. Pick up a copy of next week's Bigfork Eagle to read about what has been done to try to reestablish wrestling in Bigfork since 2003.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

A dog sledding excursion

MY EXPERIENCE

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

BHS golf team battles elements in two-day Missoula tournament

It wasn't exactly golfing weather last Thursday and Friday, but Bigfork High School's golf team trudged through the nasty conditions of the Loyola Sacred Heart Invitational in Missoula and fared well at the two-day tournament.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Blacktail, other area mountains close

It's been a little tough to tell what season is presiding over Bigfork these days, but one sure sign that winter is over is that all of the ski areas have officially closed for the season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Track has strong first showing

Bigfork's track and field teams emerged from their first meet of the season with top placings in several events and also did well in the team scoring Saturday at the Columbia Falls Invitational.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

BHS golf team battles elements in two-day Missoula tournament

It wasn't exactly golfing weather last Thursday and Friday, but Bigfork High School's golf team trudged through the nasty conditions of the Loyola Sacred Heart Invitational in Missoula and fared well at the two-day tournament.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

A dog sledding excursion

MY EXPERIENCE

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Track has strong first showing

Bigfork's track and field teams emerged from their first meet of the season with top placings in several events and also did well in the team scoring Saturday at the Columbia Falls Invitational.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Track has strong first showing

Bigfork's track and field teams emerged from their first meet of the season with top placings in several events and also did well in the team scoring Saturday at the Columbia Falls Invitational.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

A dog sledding excursion

MY EXPERIENCE

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Bigfork wrestling: Grappling with a seven-year loss

PART ONE: This is the first of two articles focused on wrestling in Bigfork. Pick up a copy of next week's Bigfork Eagle to read about what has been done to try to reestablish wrestling in Bigfork since 2003.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Top 10: Best of Bigfork basketball

I watched the University of Washington Huskies men's basketball team go from leading to losing two weeks ago during their Sweet 16 matchup against West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament and somehow it made me feel a little bit better about Bigfork High School's boys and girls basketball teams' seasons. …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Blacktail, other area mountains close

It's been a little tough to tell what season is presiding over Bigfork these days, but one sure sign that winter is over is that all of the ski areas have officially closed for the season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Top 10: Best of Bigfork basketball

I watched the University of Washington Huskies men's basketball team go from leading to losing two weeks ago during their Sweet 16 matchup against West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament and somehow it made me feel a little bit better about Bigfork High School's boys and girls basketball teams' seasons. …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

BHS golf teams swing into action

Bigfork High School's golf team is adjusting to its new time slot – spring, and Steve Hullett, the team's head coach, believes it is a change for the better.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

BHS ready for first track meet Saturday

This year's Bigfork track and field program is packing a one-two punch, with the girls bringing the successful past and the boys holding down their side with the numbers.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

A dog sledding excursion

MY EXPERIENCE

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

BHS golf teams swing into action

Bigfork High School's golf team is adjusting to its new time slot – spring, and Steve Hullett, the team's head coach, believes it is a change for the better.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Third coach was a charm, struggle for seniors

By the time most student-athletes are seniors they have ran more miles in practice than they can count, learned more plays than they care to remember and sat through more motivational speeches than they can shake a stick at, but they buy into the program for one more year because …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Third coach was a charm, struggle for seniors

By the time most student-athletes are seniors they have ran more miles in practice than they can count, learned more plays than they care to remember and sat through more motivational speeches than they can shake a stick at, but they buy into the program for one more year because …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

A dog sledding excursion

MY EXPERIENCE

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

BHS ready for first track meet Saturday

This year's Bigfork track and field program is packing a one-two punch, with the girls bringing the successful past and the boys holding down their side with the numbers.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

BHS golf teams swing into action

Bigfork High School's golf team is adjusting to its new time slot – spring, and Steve Hullett, the team's head coach, believes it is a change for the better.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

A dog sledding excursion

MY EXPERIENCE

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

BHS ready for first track meet Saturday

This year's Bigfork track and field program is packing a one-two punch, with the girls bringing the successful past and the boys holding down their side with the numbers.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Third coach was a charm, struggle for seniors

By the time most student-athletes are seniors they have ran more miles in practice than they can count, learned more plays than they care to remember and sat through more motivational speeches than they can shake a stick at, but they buy into the program for one more year because …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Battle between young andmore experienced brings in donations for food bank

The second annual Bigfork Alumni Basketball game raised $807 for the Bigfork Food Pantry on Saturday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Class B switch alters road to state for tennis players

Bigfork High School's boys and girls tennis teams are in full swing and looking forward to the start of their new season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Sports commentary: Time to spring out of winter activities

Last week I was digging through my purse for my keys, as I commonly do, and I had to stop and laugh as I looked at the contents of my bag which included sunglasses, fleece gloves, sun tan lotion and my ski pass.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Sports commentary: Time to spring out of winter activities

Last week I was digging through my purse for my keys, as I commonly do, and I had to stop and laugh as I looked at the contents of my bag which included sunglasses, fleece gloves, sun tan lotion and my ski pass.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Five swimmers compete at sectionals

The Wave Ryder Swim Club wrapped up its short course season last weekend by taking five swimmers to sectionals in Federal Way, Wash.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Five swimmers compete at sectionals

The Wave Ryder Swim Club wrapped up its short course season last weekend by taking five swimmers to sectionals in Federal Way, Wash.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Class B switch alters road to state for tennis players

Bigfork High School's boys and girls tennis teams are in full swing and looking forward to the start of their new season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Class B switch alters road to state for tennis players

Bigfork High School's boys and girls tennis teams are in full swing and looking forward to the start of their new season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Battle between young andmore experienced brings in donations for food bank

The second annual Bigfork Alumni Basketball game raised $807 for the Bigfork Food Pantry on Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Five swimmers compete at sectionals

The Wave Ryder Swim Club wrapped up its short course season last weekend by taking five swimmers to sectionals in Federal Way, Wash.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Battle between young andmore experienced brings in donations for food bank

The second annual Bigfork Alumni Basketball game raised $807 for the Bigfork Food Pantry on Saturday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Sports commentary: Time to spring out of winter activities

Last week I was digging through my purse for my keys, as I commonly do, and I had to stop and laugh as I looked at the contents of my bag which included sunglasses, fleece gloves, sun tan lotion and my ski pass.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Vals' hopes for state tournament dashed

The Valkyries nearly defied their two-and-out state tournament curse last weekend, but after struggling in the fourth quarter two days in a row that was not their fate and they were bounced with loses to Fairfield, 56-49, and Columbus 61-60.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Three Bigfork basketball players earn All-State nods

The Vikings and Valkyries basketball teams fared well in the selections for this season's All-Conference and All-State teams.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Sports commentary: Community gives support, takes home memories from tournament

As I stood in front of the student section taking pictures of the Bigfork-Columbus game Friday afternoon at the Class B State Tournament in Belgrade, tired from the five-hour drive I had just made from Bigfork, I heard something that immediately reminded me why I was glad to be there.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Three Bigfork basketball players earn All-State nods

The Vikings and Valkyries basketball teams fared well in the selections for this season's All-Conference and All-State teams.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Sports commentary: Community gives support, takes home memories from tournament

As I stood in front of the student section taking pictures of the Bigfork-Columbus game Friday afternoon at the Class B State Tournament in Belgrade, tired from the five-hour drive I had just made from Bigfork, I heard something that immediately reminded me why I was glad to be there.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vals' hopes for state tournament dashed

The Valkyries nearly defied their two-and-out state tournament curse last weekend, but after struggling in the fourth quarter two days in a row that was not their fate and they were bounced with loses to Fairfield, 56-49, and Columbus 61-60.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Three Bigfork basketball players earn All-State nods

The Vikings and Valkyries basketball teams fared well in the selections for this season's All-Conference and All-State teams.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Sports commentary: Community gives support, takes home memories from tournament

As I stood in front of the student section taking pictures of the Bigfork-Columbus game Friday afternoon at the Class B State Tournament in Belgrade, tired from the five-hour drive I had just made from Bigfork, I heard something that immediately reminded me why I was glad to be there.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vals' hopes for state tournament dashed

The Valkyries nearly defied their two-and-out state tournament curse last weekend, but after struggling in the fourth quarter two days in a row that was not their fate and they were bounced with loses to Fairfield, 56-49, and Columbus 61-60.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork drops into loser-out play

The Valkyries made a valid attempt to take down two-time defending state champions Fairfield in the first round of the Class B State Tournament on Friday night in Belgrade, but they were unable to seal the deal and lost 56-49.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vals lose it in the last second

The Valkyries nearly kept their season alive Friday when they held the lead over Columbus in the loser-out game until the final two seconds when Bigfork fell 61-60.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Family attends Winter Olympics

When Maureen Hein and husband Ray Hein, along with Maureen's sister Mary Sullivan and her husband Paul Sullivan, took their children, to the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary they didn't realize it was such a popular trip that it would inspire a re-do of sorts 22 years later.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Family attends Winter Olympics

When Maureen Hein and husband Ray Hein, along with Maureen's sister Mary Sullivan and her husband Paul Sullivan, took their children, to the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary they didn't realize it was such a popular trip that it would inspire a re-do of sorts 22 years later.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork boy brings home three gold medals

Last week TJ Sward took part in something he never imagined he would — alpine skiing —and he did quite well at it as he won three gold medals at the Special Olympics on Big Mountain Feb. 28-March 2.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork drops into loser-out play

The Valkyries made a valid attempt to take down two-time defending state champions Fairfield in the first round of the Class B State Tournament on Friday night in Belgrade, but they were unable to seal the deal and lost 56-49.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vals lose it in the last second

The Valkyries nearly kept their season alive Friday when they held the lead over Columbus in the loser-out game until the final two seconds when Bigfork fell 61-60.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork boy brings home three gold medals

Last week TJ Sward took part in something he never imagined he would — alpine skiing —and he did quite well at it as he won three gold medals at the Special Olympics on Big Mountain Feb. 28-March 2.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork boy brings home three gold medals

Last week TJ Sward took part in something he never imagined he would — alpine skiing —and he did quite well at it as he won three gold medals at the Special Olympics on Big Mountain Feb. 28-March 2.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Family attends Winter Olympics

When Maureen Hein and husband Ray Hein, along with Maureen's sister Mary Sullivan and her husband Paul Sullivan, took their children, to the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary they didn't realize it was such a popular trip that it would inspire a re-do of sorts 22 years later.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vals lose it in the last second

The Valkyries nearly kept their season alive Friday when they held the lead over Columbus in the loser-out game until the final two seconds when Bigfork fell 61-60.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork drops into loser-out play

The Valkyries made a valid attempt to take down two-time defending state champions Fairfield in the first round of the Class B State Tournament on Friday night in Belgrade, but they were unable to seal the deal and lost 56-49.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Valkyries head to the big dance

After a week of rest and practice since taking second in the Western B Divisional Tournament, the Bigfork Valkyries head into the first round of the Class B State Tournament in Belgrade tonight, March 11.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Valkyries head to the big dance

After a week of rest and practice since taking second in the Western B Divisional Tournament, the Bigfork Valkyries head into the first round of the Class B State Tournament in Belgrade tonight, March 11.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vals secure spot at state

It was a weekend filled with highs and lows for the Bigfork Valkyries, but in the end they received the reward they've been working for all season — a berth at the Class B State Tournament — after a 40-31 win over Eureka in Monday night's challenge game at the …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vals secure spot at state

It was a weekend filled with highs and lows for the Bigfork Valkyries, but in the end they received the reward they've been working for all season — a berth at the Class B State Tournament — after a 40-31 win over Eureka in Monday night's challenge game at the …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Sports commentary: Fair-weather Bigfork fans seen but not heard

It was great to see the number of Bigfork fans who made the trip to Pablo each day of the Western B Divisional Tournament, but what was less commendable was the fair-weather fan attitude that was exuded by the non-student section during these games.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Sports commentary: One for all, and all for the win

Saturday night was a pretty emotional day for the Bigfork High School basketball programs and their fans.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Sports commentary: Fair-weather Bigfork fans seen but not heard

It was great to see the number of Bigfork fans who made the trip to Pablo each day of the Western B Divisional Tournament, but what was less commendable was the fair-weather fan attitude that was exuded by the non-student section during these games.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikings come up short at divisionals

The Vikings' season of success came to a halt at last weekend's Western B Divisional Tournament in Pablo as Bigfork lost out during the semi-final round.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikings come up short at divisionals

The Vikings' season of success came to a halt at last weekend's Western B Divisional Tournament in Pablo as Bigfork lost out during the semi-final round.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikings come up short at divisionals

The Vikings' season of success came to a halt at last weekend's Western B Divisional Tournament in Pablo as Bigfork lost out during the semi-final round.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikes slip up, move into consolation bracket

With one starter still nursing a pulled groin, another diagnosed with bronchitis and a sophomore running the floor at point guard for only his third full game of the season, it wasn't an ideal night for Bigfork to take on Loyola, but they boys rolled with it until midway through …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikes slip up, move into consolation bracket

With one starter still nursing a pulled groin, another diagnosed with bronchitis and a sophomore running the floor at point guard for only his third full game of the season, it wasn't an ideal night for Bigfork to take on Loyola, but they boys rolled with it until midway through …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Sports commentary: Fair-weather Bigfork fans seen but not heard

It was great to see the number of Bigfork fans who made the trip to Pablo each day of the Western B Divisional Tournament, but what was less commendable was the fair-weather fan attitude that was exuded by the non-student section during these games.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vals secure spot at state

It was a weekend filled with highs and lows for the Bigfork Valkyries, but in the end they received the reward they've been working for all season — a berth at the Class B State Tournament — after a 40-31 win over Eureka in Monday night's challenge game at the …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Sports commentary: One for all, and all for the win

Saturday night was a pretty emotional day for the Bigfork High School basketball programs and their fans.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Sports commentary: One for all, and all for the win

Saturday night was a pretty emotional day for the Bigfork High School basketball programs and their fans.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikes slip up, move into consolation bracket

With one starter still nursing a pulled groin, another diagnosed with bronchitis and a sophomore running the floor at point guard for only his third full game of the season, it wasn't an ideal night for Bigfork to take on Loyola, but they boys rolled with it until midway through …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vals so close, but not quite

The Valkyries were nearly able to do what hasn't been done in five years — keep Loyola from winning the Western B Championship game; but, Loyola took the lead for the first time with just 8.9 seconds left and never gave it back and when the buzzer sounded it was …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Valkyries advance to battle for championship

The Valkyries didn't have their best game of the season, but they did enough to get the job done Friday night when they took out Florence 56-40 in the semifinal round of the Western B Divisional Tournament in Pablo.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikes end season

The Vikings they ended their hopes for a spot in the state tournament Friday with a 61-60 loss to Plains.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vikes, Vals are semifinal bound

The Bigfork Vikings clinched a spot in the semifinals at the Western B Divisional Tournament with a 74-61 victory over No. 3 seeded Valley Christian on Wednesday night in Pablo.

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Valkyries advance to battle for championship

The Valkyries didn't have their best game of the season, but they did enough to get the job done Friday night when they took out Florence 56-40 in the semifinal round of the Western B Divisional Tournament in Pablo.

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Vikes end season

The Vikings they ended their hopes for a spot in the state tournament Friday with a 61-60 loss to Plains.

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Vikes, Vals are semifinal bound

The Bigfork Vikings clinched a spot in the semifinals at the Western B Divisional Tournament with a 74-61 victory over No. 3 seeded Valley Christian on Wednesday night in Pablo.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vals so close, but not quite

The Valkyries were nearly able to do what hasn't been done in five years — keep Loyola from winning the Western B Championship game; but, Loyola took the lead for the first time with just 8.9 seconds left and never gave it back and when the buzzer sounded it was …

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Vikes, Vals are semifinal bound

The Bigfork Vikings clinched a spot in the semifinals at the Western B Divisional Tournament with a 74-61 victory over No. 3 seeded Valley Christian on Wednesday night in Pablo.

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Vikes end season

The Vikings they ended their hopes for a spot in the state tournament Friday with a 61-60 loss to Plains.

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Valkyries advance to battle for championship

The Valkyries didn't have their best game of the season, but they did enough to get the job done Friday night when they took out Florence 56-40 in the semifinal round of the Western B Divisional Tournament in Pablo.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vals so close, but not quite

The Valkyries were nearly able to do what hasn't been done in five years — keep Loyola from winning the Western B Championship game; but, Loyola took the lead for the first time with just 8.9 seconds left and never gave it back and when the buzzer sounded it was …

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Vikes come out on top

The Vikings (17-3) continue to forge into unfamiliar territory as they head into the Western B Divisional Tournament with something in hand that they have not had in more than a decade — a first place trophy from a post-season tournament.

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Sports commentary: One for all, and all for the win

Saturday night was a pretty emotional day for the Bigfork High School basketball programs and their fans.

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Vals sweep tournament

To very little surprise, the Bigfork Valkyries (17-3) came out of the District 7B Tournament in Libby last weekend the same way they went in to it — on top.

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Sports commentary: One for all, and all for the win

Saturday night was a pretty emotional day for the Bigfork High School basketball programs and their fans.

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Vikes come out on top

The Vikings (17-3) continue to forge into unfamiliar territory as they head into the Western B Divisional Tournament with something in hand that they have not had in more than a decade — a first place trophy from a post-season tournament.

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Sports commentary: One for all, and all for the win

Saturday night was a pretty emotional day for the Bigfork High School basketball programs and their fans.

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Vals sweep tournament

To very little surprise, the Bigfork Valkyries (17-3) came out of the District 7B Tournament in Libby last weekend the same way they went in to it — on top.

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Hansen hits 100th win as head coach

Bigfork High School head girls basketball coach Mark Hansen hit a big milestone in his coaching career Saturday when his varsity team beat Ronan, giving him his 100th win as a head coach.

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Frosh Valkyries split final games

The froshmore girls basketball team split their final two games of the season, beating Whitefish 24-13 but falling to Ronan 37-15.

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Whitefish, Ronan end Vikes' winning-streak

The Vikings varsity basketball team hadn't had to deal with the taste of defeat since Dec. 19, but the boys got a double-dose of it last week when Whitefish knocked them off of their 12-game winning-streak with a 49-27 loss Friday night and Ronan beat them 62-56 in overtime the …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish, Ronan end Vikes' winning-streak

The Vikings varsity basketball team hadn't had to deal with the taste of defeat since Dec. 19, but the boys got a double-dose of it last week when Whitefish knocked them off of their 12-game winning-streak with a 49-27 loss Friday night and Ronan beat them 62-56 in overtime the …

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Frosh Valkyries split final games

The froshmore girls basketball team split their final two games of the season, beating Whitefish 24-13 but falling to Ronan 37-15.

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Sports commentary: Making sense of Class B confusion

I've been hearing some chatter about how post-season play works, so I did some investigating to try to make sense of this game of musical chairs that it seems like the teams are playing to continue to advance.

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Vals take down Class A rivals

The Valkyries played against some old Northwest A foes last week — Whitefish and Ronan — neither of which probably misses having Bigfork in their conference too much, considering the Vals handed the Lady Bulldogs a 68-43 loss and the Maidens received a 52-16 domination by the District 7B Champions.

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Vikes and Vals take down St. Ignatius, head to championships

Both of Bigfork High School's basketball teams faced St. Ignatius in the their first games of the District 7B Tournament in Libby on Friday afternoon, and the Vikings and Valkyries prevailed in each matchup.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Sports commentary: Making sense of Class B confusion

I've been hearing some chatter about how post-season play works, so I did some investigating to try to make sense of this game of musical chairs that it seems like the teams are playing to continue to advance.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vals take down Class A rivals

The Valkyries played against some old Northwest A foes last week — Whitefish and Ronan — neither of which probably misses having Bigfork in their conference too much, considering the Vals handed the Lady Bulldogs a 68-43 loss and the Maidens received a 52-16 domination by the District 7B Champions.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Sports commentary: Making sense of Class B confusion

I've been hearing some chatter about how post-season play works, so I did some investigating to try to make sense of this game of musical chairs that it seems like the teams are playing to continue to advance.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vikes and Vals take down St. Ignatius, head to championships

Both of Bigfork High School's basketball teams faced St. Ignatius in the their first games of the District 7B Tournament in Libby on Friday afternoon, and the Vikings and Valkyries prevailed in each matchup.

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Hansen hits 100th win as head coach

Bigfork High School head girls basketball coach Mark Hansen hit a big milestone in his coaching career Saturday when his varsity team beat Ronan, giving him his 100th win as a head coach.

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Vikes and Vals take down St. Ignatius, head to championships

Both of Bigfork High School's basketball teams faced St. Ignatius in the their first games of the District 7B Tournament in Libby on Friday afternoon, and the Vikings and Valkyries prevailed in each matchup.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish, Ronan end Vikes' winning-streak

The Vikings varsity basketball team hadn't had to deal with the taste of defeat since Dec. 19, but the boys got a double-dose of it last week when Whitefish knocked them off of their 12-game winning-streak with a 49-27 loss Friday night and Ronan beat them 62-56 in overtime the …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Frosh Valkyries split final games

The froshmore girls basketball team split their final two games of the season, beating Whitefish 24-13 but falling to Ronan 37-15.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vals take down Class A rivals

The Valkyries played against some old Northwest A foes last week — Whitefish and Ronan — neither of which probably misses having Bigfork in their conference too much, considering the Vals handed the Lady Bulldogs a 68-43 loss and the Maidens received a 52-16 domination by the District 7B Champions.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Hansen hits 100th win as head coach

Bigfork High School head girls basketball coach Mark Hansen hit a big milestone in his coaching career Saturday when his varsity team beat Ronan, giving him his 100th win as a head coach.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vals knock down Lady Bulldogs

By the end of the first quarter there was little question that the Bigfork Valkyries were about to tack another win onto their now 14-3 record, and three quarters later the proof was in the 68-43 score.

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Vikes secure top spot in District 7B

Victories in two tight games earned the Vikings regular season District 7B Champion bragging rights last week.

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Sports commentary: Vikes, Vals face tougher road in Class B tournaments

The Valkyries and Vikings basketball teams have finished their regular season conference games, and both were able to do so without losing a single one, which in-turn earned them each the District 7B Championship.

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Vals cruise past Ronan

The Valkyries finished their regular season with a smooth 52-16 victory over Ronan on Saturday night.

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Vikes secure top spot in District 7B

Victories in two tight games earned the Vikings regular season District 7B Champion bragging rights last week.

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Vikes lose back-to-back games

They say nothing lasts forever, and the Bigfork Vikings basketball team's winning-steak is no exception.

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Vikes lose back-to-back games

They say nothing lasts forever, and the Bigfork Vikings basketball team's winning-steak is no exception.

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Vals finish conference schedule undefeated

With just two games left before the District 7B Tournament, the Valkyries basketball team is at the top of its game having scored big wins over Plains, 67-22, and Troy, 66-18, last week to end their regular season undefeated in conference play; and the girls faced a tougher opponent in …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vals cruise past Ronan

The Valkyries finished their regular season with a smooth 52-16 victory over Ronan on Saturday night.

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Vals knock down Lady Bulldogs

By the end of the first quarter there was little question that the Bigfork Valkyries were about to tack another win onto their now 14-3 record, and three quarters later the proof was in the 68-43 score.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vals finish conference schedule undefeated

With just two games left before the District 7B Tournament, the Valkyries basketball team is at the top of its game having scored big wins over Plains, 67-22, and Troy, 66-18, last week to end their regular season undefeated in conference play; and the girls faced a tougher opponent in …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vals cruise past Ronan

The Valkyries finished their regular season with a smooth 52-16 victory over Ronan on Saturday night.

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Vals knock down Lady Bulldogs

By the end of the first quarter there was little question that the Bigfork Valkyries were about to tack another win onto their now 14-3 record, and three quarters later the proof was in the 68-43 score.

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Vikes lose back-to-back games

They say nothing lasts forever, and the Bigfork Vikings basketball team's winning-steak is no exception.

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Vikes secure top spot in District 7B

Victories in two tight games earned the Vikings regular season District 7B Champion bragging rights last week.

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Sports commentary: Vikes, Vals face tougher road in Class B tournaments

The Valkyries and Vikings basketball teams have finished their regular season conference games, and both were able to do so without losing a single one, which in-turn earned them each the District 7B Championship.

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Sports commentary: Vikes, Vals face tougher road in Class B tournaments

The Valkyries and Vikings basketball teams have finished their regular season conference games, and both were able to do so without losing a single one, which in-turn earned them each the District 7B Championship.

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Vals finish conference schedule undefeated

With just two games left before the District 7B Tournament, the Valkyries basketball team is at the top of its game having scored big wins over Plains, 67-22, and Troy, 66-18, last week to end their regular season undefeated in conference play; and the girls faced a tougher opponent in …

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Vikes battle to stay undefeated

As the Vikings varsity basketball team enters into their final week of conference play, they remain undefeated in District 7B after beating Thompson Falls, 72-64, and St. Ignatius, 66-23, each for the second time this season.

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Vikes, Vals get past Plains

The Bigfork Vikings (9-0, 14-1) basketball team clinched the District 7B regular season title Thursday night with a 72-57 win over Plains (5-1, 13-1), which didn't come as easy as the score implies.

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Vals stay solid in conference play

The Valkyries won their eighth and ninth straight games last week as they beat Thompson Falls 65-42 on the road Saturday and St. Ignatius 45-26 at home Friday.

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Vikes battle to stay undefeated

As the Vikings varsity basketball team enters into their final week of conference play, they remain undefeated in District 7B after beating Thompson Falls, 72-64, and St. Ignatius, 66-23, each for the second time this season.

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Vals stay solid in conference play

The Valkyries won their eighth and ninth straight games last week as they beat Thompson Falls 65-42 on the road Saturday and St. Ignatius 45-26 at home Friday.

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Vikes, Vals get past Plains

The Bigfork Vikings (9-0, 14-1) basketball team clinched the District 7B regular season title Thursday night with a 72-57 win over Plains (5-1, 13-1), which didn't come as easy as the score implies.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vikes, Vals get past Plains

The Bigfork Vikings (9-0, 14-1) basketball team clinched the District 7B regular season title Thursday night with a 72-57 win over Plains (5-1, 13-1), which didn't come as easy as the score implies.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vikes battle to stay undefeated

As the Vikings varsity basketball team enters into their final week of conference play, they remain undefeated in District 7B after beating Thompson Falls, 72-64, and St. Ignatius, 66-23, each for the second time this season.

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Speech, drama teams take third

For the second year in a row, the Bigfork High School speech, debate and drama team grabbed third place at divisionals in both speech and drama.

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Five place at speech, drama state

Bigfork High School speech and drama didn't have enough participants to bring back any team trophies from the state meet in Missoula last weekend, but they did leave with some individual hardware.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vals outscore Lady Bulldogs

Although the first quarter was the slowest of the Valkyries' season, the Bigfork varsity girls basketball team picked up a 45-26 win over St. Ignatius on Friday night.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Five place at speech, drama state

Bigfork High School speech and drama didn't have enough participants to bring back any team trophies from the state meet in Missoula last weekend, but they did leave with some individual hardware.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Speech, drama teams take third

For the second year in a row, the Bigfork High School speech, debate and drama team grabbed third place at divisionals in both speech and drama.

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Libby ends Vals' winning streak

The Valkyries basketball team ended their nine-game winning streak Tuesday night as they fell 44-41 to Libby following a 17-12 fourth-quarter run by the Lady Loggers' led by Jackie Mee, who scored 13 points in the final period.

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Vikings top St. Ignatius

The Vikings used a 20-4 lead in the first quarter to give 12 of the boys from the Bigfork program playing time in Friday night's 66-23 victory over St. Ignatius, and all but two of them scored.

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Libby ends Vals' winning streak

The Valkyries basketball team ended their nine-game winning streak Tuesday night as they fell 44-41 to Libby following a 17-12 fourth-quarter run by the Lady Loggers' led by Jackie Mee, who scored 13 points in the final period.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Libby ends Vals' winning streak

The Valkyries basketball team ended their nine-game winning streak Tuesday night as they fell 44-41 to Libby following a 17-12 fourth-quarter run by the Lady Loggers' led by Jackie Mee, who scored 13 points in the final period.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vikings top St. Ignatius

The Vikings used a 20-4 lead in the first quarter to give 12 of the boys from the Bigfork program playing time in Friday night's 66-23 victory over St. Ignatius, and all but two of them scored.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Speech, drama teams take third

For the second year in a row, the Bigfork High School speech, debate and drama team grabbed third place at divisionals in both speech and drama.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vals outscore Lady Bulldogs

Although the first quarter was the slowest of the Valkyries' season, the Bigfork varsity girls basketball team picked up a 45-26 win over St. Ignatius on Friday night.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vals take down Eureka

The Bigfork Valkyries used an early lead to defeat their 7B rivals, the Eureka Lady Lions, 59-41 Friday night on the road.

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Vals take down Eureka

The Bigfork Valkyries used an early lead to defeat their 7B rivals, the Eureka Lady Lions, 59-41 Friday night on the road.

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Vikings top St. Ignatius

The Vikings used a 20-4 lead in the first quarter to give 12 of the boys from the Bigfork program playing time in Friday night's 66-23 victory over St. Ignatius, and all but two of them scored.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vals outscore Lady Bulldogs

Although the first quarter was the slowest of the Valkyries' season, the Bigfork varsity girls basketball team picked up a 45-26 win over St. Ignatius on Friday night.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Five place at speech, drama state

Bigfork High School speech and drama didn't have enough participants to bring back any team trophies from the state meet in Missoula last weekend, but they did leave with some individual hardware.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vale shares experiences on drama team

James Vale, a junior at Bigfork High School, moved to the area this year from New Jersey. In the fall he made big contributions on the Vikings football team, and now he is making his mark on the speech, debate and drama team.

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Vale shares experiences on drama team

James Vale, a junior at Bigfork High School, moved to the area this year from New Jersey. In the fall he made big contributions on the Vikings football team, and now he is making his mark on the speech, debate and drama team.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vikes hang on for wins

The Vikings (9-1) finally met their match last week and teetered on taking their second loss of the season — twice — but managed to pull of wins over Class A teams Ronan, 66-52, and Whitefish, 60-57.

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Vals come out strong

The Valkyries (8-2) met up with some familiar faces last week, the Maidens and the Lady Bulldogs, and defeated them both with ease as if Bigfork had never left Class A competition.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vikes hang on for wins

The Vikings (9-1) finally met their match last week and teetered on taking their second loss of the season — twice — but managed to pull of wins over Class A teams Ronan, 66-52, and Whitefish, 60-57.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vale shares experiences on drama team

James Vale, a junior at Bigfork High School, moved to the area this year from New Jersey. In the fall he made big contributions on the Vikings football team, and now he is making his mark on the speech, debate and drama team.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vals come out strong

The Valkyries (8-2) met up with some familiar faces last week, the Maidens and the Lady Bulldogs, and defeated them both with ease as if Bigfork had never left Class A competition.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vals come out strong

The Valkyries (8-2) met up with some familiar faces last week, the Maidens and the Lady Bulldogs, and defeated them both with ease as if Bigfork had never left Class A competition.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vikings still perfect against Class A

With just 11 seconds left on the clock, Travis Knoll put in a pair of free throws that secured the 43-41 win for the Bigfork boys basketball team Tuesday night in Libby.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikings still perfect against Class A

With just 11 seconds left on the clock, Travis Knoll put in a pair of free throws that secured the 43-41 win for the Bigfork boys basketball team Tuesday night in Libby.

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Vikes conquer in Plains, Troy

The Bigfork Vikings cruised through another week of District 7B play untouched as they took out Plains 69-48 on Thursday and Troy 59-34 on Saturday both on the road.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vals roll past Plains and Troy

The Valkyries (6-2, 5-0) varsity girls basketball team has still yet to find an opponent in District 7B that can come close to topping them, and last week was no exception as they beat Troy on the road 57-12 and Plains in a home game 62-25.

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Vikes conquer in Plains, Troy

The Bigfork Vikings cruised through another week of District 7B play untouched as they took out Plains 69-48 on Thursday and Troy 59-34 on Saturday both on the road.

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Vikes push past Ronan at home, Vals defeat Whitefish on the road

Thirteen was the Valkyries' lucky number Thursday night as they put up that magic number of points in each of the first three quarters in their game against Whitefish, and added an additional 16 in the fourth quarter to take a 55-38 victory.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes push past Ronan at home, Vals defeat Whitefish on the road

Thirteen was the Valkyries' lucky number Thursday night as they put up that magic number of points in each of the first three quarters in their game against Whitefish, and added an additional 16 in the fourth quarter to take a 55-38 victory.

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Vals roll past Plains and Troy

The Valkyries (6-2, 5-0) varsity girls basketball team has still yet to find an opponent in District 7B that can come close to topping them, and last week was no exception as they beat Troy on the road 57-12 and Plains in a home game 62-25.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikings still perfect against Class A

With just 11 seconds left on the clock, Travis Knoll put in a pair of free throws that secured the 43-41 win for the Bigfork boys basketball team Tuesday night in Libby.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes conquer in Plains, Troy

The Bigfork Vikings cruised through another week of District 7B play untouched as they took out Plains 69-48 on Thursday and Troy 59-34 on Saturday both on the road.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork sweeps speech and drama in C. Falls

The Bigfork High School speech and debate team had a big day Saturday in Columbia Falls as they took first place in both speech and drama among Class B schools.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork sweeps speech and drama in C. Falls

The Bigfork High School speech and debate team had a big day Saturday in Columbia Falls as they took first place in both speech and drama among Class B schools.

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Vikes push past Ronan at home, Vals defeat Whitefish on the road

Thirteen was the Valkyries' lucky number Thursday night as they put up that magic number of points in each of the first three quarters in their game against Whitefish, and added an additional 16 in the fourth quarter to take a 55-38 victory.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork sweeps speech and drama in C. Falls

The Bigfork High School speech and debate team had a big day Saturday in Columbia Falls as they took first place in both speech and drama among Class B schools.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vals outscore Ronan Maidens

The Bigfork Valkyries beat former conference foes Ronan 52-36 in a home game Tuesday night.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vals outscore Ronan Maidens

The Bigfork Valkyries beat former conference foes Ronan 52-36 in a home game Tuesday night.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vals outscore Ronan Maidens

The Bigfork Valkyries beat former conference foes Ronan 52-36 in a home game Tuesday night.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vals cruise by Bluehawks

The Bigfork Valkyries emerged from the Holiday Break with a new plan of attack that earned them a 47-30 victory over Thompson Falls on Saturday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes and Vals cruise past Plains

The Bigfork High School boys and girls basketball teams both dominated Plains Thursday night in conference play.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vals cruise by Bluehawks

The Bigfork Valkyries emerged from the Holiday Break with a new plan of attack that earned them a 47-30 victory over Thompson Falls on Saturday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes and Vals cruise past Plains

The Bigfork High School boys and girls basketball teams both dominated Plains Thursday night in conference play.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Eighth-grade boys unstoppable

The boys on the eighth-grade basketball team from Bigfork wrapped up their middle school career in style with another undefeated season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes struggle but still top Thompson Falls

The Vikings basketball team struggled in their first game back from the Holiday Break, a home game against Thompson Falls, but they were able to come away with a 51-44 victory.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes struggle but still top Thompson Falls

The Vikings basketball team struggled in their first game back from the Holiday Break, a home game against Thompson Falls, but they were able to come away with a 51-44 victory.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Eighth-grade boys unstoppable

The boys on the eighth-grade basketball team from Bigfork wrapped up their middle school career in style with another undefeated season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes struggle but still top Thompson Falls

The Vikings basketball team struggled in their first game back from the Holiday Break, a home game against Thompson Falls, but they were able to come away with a 51-44 victory.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes and Vals cruise past Plains

The Bigfork High School boys and girls basketball teams both dominated Plains Thursday night in conference play.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Eighth-grade boys unstoppable

The boys on the eighth-grade basketball team from Bigfork wrapped up their middle school career in style with another undefeated season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vals cruise by Bluehawks

The Bigfork Valkyries emerged from the Holiday Break with a new plan of attack that earned them a 47-30 victory over Thompson Falls on Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Getting back in the game: Part IV

EDITOR"S NOTE: This is the fourth piece in the series looking at athletes' recoveries from injuries this fall.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Getting back in the game: Part IV

EDITOR"S NOTE: This is the fourth piece in the series looking at athletes' recoveries from injuries this fall.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

YEAR in SPORTS 2009

The year 2009 was all about adapting and overcoming for athletes, coaches and spectators of sports in Bigfork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

YEAR in SPORTS 2009

The year 2009 was all about adapting and overcoming for athletes, coaches and spectators of sports in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

YEAR in SPORTS 2009

The year 2009 was all about adapting and overcoming for athletes, coaches and spectators of sports in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Getting back in the game: Part IV

EDITOR"S NOTE: This is the fourth piece in the series looking at athletes' recoveries from injuries this fall.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes solid in opening week

The Bigfork Vikings basketball team beat two of their three opponents over the past week, but they had victories in those that counted most – the conference games.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vals play steady in opening games

The Valkyries downed both of their conference opponents, Eureka and Mission, but lost their non-conference matchup with Loyola this week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Blacktail ski area ready for the holidays

It has been a busy week for Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, which officially opened for the season on Saturday, and also started its holiday schedule this week to accommodate families on vacation.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Blacktail ski area ready for the holidays

It has been a busy week for Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, which officially opened for the season on Saturday, and also started its holiday schedule this week to accommodate families on vacation.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vals play steady in opening games

The Valkyries downed both of their conference opponents, Eureka and Mission, but lost their non-conference matchup with Loyola this week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes solid in opening week

The Bigfork Vikings basketball team beat two of their three opponents over the past week, but they had victories in those that counted most – the conference games.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vals play steady in opening games

The Valkyries downed both of their conference opponents, Eureka and Mission, but lost their non-conference matchup with Loyola this week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikes solid in opening week

The Bigfork Vikings basketball team beat two of their three opponents over the past week, but they had victories in those that counted most – the conference games.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Blacktail ski area ready for the holidays

It has been a busy week for Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, which officially opened for the season on Saturday, and also started its holiday schedule this week to accommodate families on vacation.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Boys start season with pair of wins at area tournament

A new coach, new philosophies for the program, an almost entirely new team and new opponents have brought a lot of change to the Bigfork Vikings basketball team, but so far that change looks good on them as they start the season 2-0 after the Tip Off Tournament in Polson …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Boys start season with pair of wins at area tournament

A new coach, new philosophies for the program, an almost entirely new team and new opponents have brought a lot of change to the Bigfork Vikings basketball team, but so far that change looks good on them as they start the season 2-0 after the Tip Off Tournament in Polson …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Vals find areas needing improvement in opening games

The Valkyries split their games in the Tip Off Tournament in Polson and Ronan, losing to two-time defending state champions Anaconda 56-28 on Saturday after defeating Frenchtown 47-35 on Friday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Vals find areas needing improvement in opening games

The Valkyries split their games in the Tip Off Tournament in Polson and Ronan, losing to two-time defending state champions Anaconda 56-28 on Saturday after defeating Frenchtown 47-35 on Friday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Getting back in the game: Part III

The old saying "you don't know what you got until it's gone" became a reality for multiple Bigfork High School athletes this fall season as they incurred serious injuries that kept them from playing some of their favorite sports.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Getting back in the game: Part III

The old saying "you don't know what you got until it's gone" became a reality for multiple Bigfork High School athletes this fall season as they incurred serious injuries that kept them from playing some of their favorite sports.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Boys start season with pair of wins at area tournament

A new coach, new philosophies for the program, an almost entirely new team and new opponents have brought a lot of change to the Bigfork Vikings basketball team, but so far that change looks good on them as they start the season 2-0 after the Tip Off Tournament in Polson …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Getting back in the game: Part III

The old saying "you don't know what you got until it's gone" became a reality for multiple Bigfork High School athletes this fall season as they incurred serious injuries that kept them from playing some of their favorite sports.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Vals find areas needing improvement in opening games

The Valkyries split their games in the Tip Off Tournament in Polson and Ronan, losing to two-time defending state champions Anaconda 56-28 on Saturday after defeating Frenchtown 47-35 on Friday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Vikes get first win with new coaches

The froshmore Vikings basketball team started their season off with a bang, dominating the Stillwater Christian School junior varsity team 58-33 in their first game of the season Monday night at the Bigfork High School gym.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Young Vals keep it close, but lose first game

The Valkyries froshmore basketball team dropped their first game of the season 43-37 to the Stillwater Christian School junior varsity team in a Monday night home game.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Vikes get first win with new coaches

The froshmore Vikings basketball team started their season off with a bang, dominating the Stillwater Christian School junior varsity team 58-33 in their first game of the season Monday night at the Bigfork High School gym.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Commentary: For the love of winter

Two weekends ago I was chatting with Bigfork High School varsity boys basketball coach Paul LaMott at the final day of the Bigfork Little Hoopsters program and he said to me, "If people didn't already know that winter is here and that it is officially basketball season, they will when …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Commentary: For the love of winter

Two weekends ago I was chatting with Bigfork High School varsity boys basketball coach Paul LaMott at the final day of the Bigfork Little Hoopsters program and he said to me, "If people didn't already know that winter is here and that it is officially basketball season, they will when …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Young Vals keep it close, but lose first game

The Valkyries froshmore basketball team dropped their first game of the season 43-37 to the Stillwater Christian School junior varsity team in a Monday night home game.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Getting back in the game: Part II

The old saying "you don't know what you got until it's gone" became a reality for multiple Bigfork High School athletes this fall season as they incurred serious injuries that kept them from playing some of their favorite sports.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Getting back in the game: Part II

The old saying "you don't know what you got until it's gone" became a reality for multiple Bigfork High School athletes this fall season as they incurred serious injuries that kept them from playing some of their favorite sports.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Commentary: For the love of winter

Two weekends ago I was chatting with Bigfork High School varsity boys basketball coach Paul LaMott at the final day of the Bigfork Little Hoopsters program and he said to me, "If people didn't already know that winter is here and that it is officially basketball season, they will when …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Young Vals keep it close, but lose first game

The Valkyries froshmore basketball team dropped their first game of the season 43-37 to the Stillwater Christian School junior varsity team in a Monday night home game.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Vikes get first win with new coaches

The froshmore Vikings basketball team started their season off with a bang, dominating the Stillwater Christian School junior varsity team 58-33 in their first game of the season Monday night at the Bigfork High School gym.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Getting back in the game: Part II

The old saying "you don't know what you got until it's gone" became a reality for multiple Bigfork High School athletes this fall season as they incurred serious injuries that kept them from playing some of their favorite sports.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lessons from my first Thanksgiving dinner

Traditions are great and it's always nice to do things we are good at, but sometimes trying new things can be even more rewarding.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

New coach has high expectations

Of the 40 boys who attended the first day of tryouts for the Bigfork High School basketball program, 31 made it through the two-day screening, which was filled with conditioning, drills and continual reaffirmation of the commitment that would be required to be part of one of the three Vikings …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Numbers up on BHS girls teams

The Bigfork High School girls basketball program didn't have enough girls tryout to require the coaches to make cuts last week, but they did have plenty of girls to fill three teams for this season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Numbers up on BHS girls teams

The Bigfork High School girls basketball program didn't have enough girls tryout to require the coaches to make cuts last week, but they did have plenty of girls to fill three teams for this season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Getting back in the game: Vikes, Vals fight to come back from injuries to be part of BHS' basketball program

The old saying "you don't know what you got until it's gone" became a reality for multiple Bigfork High School athletes this fall season as they incurred serious injuries that kept them from playing some of their favorite sports. Many student athletes become injured at some point during a season, …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Getting back in the game: Vikes, Vals fight to come back from injuries to be part of BHS' basketball program

The old saying "you don't know what you got until it's gone" became a reality for multiple Bigfork High School athletes this fall season as they incurred serious injuries that kept them from playing some of their favorite sports. Many student athletes become injured at some point during a season, …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lessons from my first Thanksgiving dinner

Traditions are great and it's always nice to do things we are good at, but sometimes trying new things can be even more rewarding.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Numbers up on BHS girls teams

The Bigfork High School girls basketball program didn't have enough girls tryout to require the coaches to make cuts last week, but they did have plenty of girls to fill three teams for this season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

New coach has high expectations

Of the 40 boys who attended the first day of tryouts for the Bigfork High School basketball program, 31 made it through the two-day screening, which was filled with conditioning, drills and continual reaffirmation of the commitment that would be required to be part of one of the three Vikings …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Getting back in the game: Vikes, Vals fight to come back from injuries to be part of BHS' basketball program

The old saying "you don't know what you got until it's gone" became a reality for multiple Bigfork High School athletes this fall season as they incurred serious injuries that kept them from playing some of their favorite sports. Many student athletes become injured at some point during a season, …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lessons from my first Thanksgiving dinner

Traditions are great and it's always nice to do things we are good at, but sometimes trying new things can be even more rewarding.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

New coach has high expectations

Of the 40 boys who attended the first day of tryouts for the Bigfork High School basketball program, 31 made it through the two-day screening, which was filled with conditioning, drills and continual reaffirmation of the commitment that would be required to be part of one of the three Vikings …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Numbers up from last year at Valkyries tryouts

Bigfork High School head girls basketball coach Mark Hansen held tryouts this week for his 2009-2010 team.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

SRS cheerleaders bring spirit, service

Now in its second year, the Swan River School cheerleading program is once again bringing support to the basketball teams and the community, entertainment to the fans and self-confidence to the squad.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Vikings work hard at tryouts for spot

About 40 boys at Bigfork High School spent the first part of this week vying for a spot on a 2009-2010 Vikings basketball team.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Area peaks to open in early December

Ski and snowboard season has not quite arrived in the Flathead Valley, but enthusiasts can tell by the snow-covered peaks surrounding the area that it is just around the corner.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

SRS cheerleaders bring spirit, service

Now in its second year, the Swan River School cheerleading program is once again bringing support to the basketball teams and the community, entertainment to the fans and self-confidence to the squad.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Area peaks to open in early December

Ski and snowboard season has not quite arrived in the Flathead Valley, but enthusiasts can tell by the snow-covered peaks surrounding the area that it is just around the corner.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

SRS cheerleaders bring spirit, service

Now in its second year, the Swan River School cheerleading program is once again bringing support to the basketball teams and the community, entertainment to the fans and self-confidence to the squad.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Numbers up from last year at Valkyries tryouts

Bigfork High School head girls basketball coach Mark Hansen held tryouts this week for his 2009-2010 team.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Vikings work hard at tryouts for spot

About 40 boys at Bigfork High School spent the first part of this week vying for a spot on a 2009-2010 Vikings basketball team.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Area peaks to open in early December

Ski and snowboard season has not quite arrived in the Flathead Valley, but enthusiasts can tell by the snow-covered peaks surrounding the area that it is just around the corner.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Vikings work hard at tryouts for spot

About 40 boys at Bigfork High School spent the first part of this week vying for a spot on a 2009-2010 Vikings basketball team.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Numbers up from last year at Valkyries tryouts

Bigfork High School head girls basketball coach Mark Hansen held tryouts this week for his 2009-2010 team.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Commentary: A rivalry is (re)born

Rivalries are just something that most people accept in sports without much thought since they are usually in place as far back as anyone can remember.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Commentary: A rivalry is (re)born

Rivalries are just something that most people accept in sports without much thought since they are usually in place as far back as anyone can remember.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

BHS soccer standout helped blend team

Alec MacCallum's soccer career started much like any other kids', on a little league team in the first grade as just something for the young boy to do to stay active. At the time, no one knew it would become such a passion or that he'd be so successful with …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Young Bigfork hunter bags moose

In hunting, luck and skill go hand in hand, and Bigfork's Chris Landon seems to have both going for him at the young age of just 14.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Commentary: A rivalry is (re)born

Rivalries are just something that most people accept in sports without much thought since they are usually in place as far back as anyone can remember.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

BHS soccer standout helped blend team

Alec MacCallum's soccer career started much like any other kids', on a little league team in the first grade as just something for the young boy to do to stay active. At the time, no one knew it would become such a passion or that he'd be so successful with …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

BHS soccer standout helped blend team

Alec MacCallum's soccer career started much like any other kids', on a little league team in the first grade as just something for the young boy to do to stay active. At the time, no one knew it would become such a passion or that he'd be so successful with …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Young Bigfork hunter bags moose

In hunting, luck and skill go hand in hand, and Bigfork's Chris Landon seems to have both going for him at the young age of just 14.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Young Bigfork hunter bags moose

In hunting, luck and skill go hand in hand, and Bigfork's Chris Landon seems to have both going for him at the young age of just 14.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vals end season with losses at divisionals

The Valkyries volleyball team didn't accomplish what they had hoped to at last week's Western B Divisional Tournament in Superior, as they lost out after just three matches in double-elimination play.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Volleyball duo connects on, off the court

To say that Valkyries volleyball players Claire Wilken and Emily Hardman are close teammates would be like saying the duo, who met in kindergarten, have known each other for a little while.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vals end season with losses at divisionals

The Valkyries volleyball team didn't accomplish what they had hoped to at last week's Western B Divisional Tournament in Superior, as they lost out after just three matches in double-elimination play.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork athletes selected for All-State, All-Conference honors

All-Conference and All-State selections have been announced for the high school football, boys soccer and girls soccer teams and Bigfork had many athletes make the lists.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Volleyball duo connects on, off the court

To say that Valkyries volleyball players Claire Wilken and Emily Hardman are close teammates would be like saying the duo, who met in kindergarten, have known each other for a little while.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork athletes selected for All-State, All-Conference honors

All-Conference and All-State selections have been announced for the high school football, boys soccer and girls soccer teams and Bigfork had many athletes make the lists.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Commentary: A tale of two cities, games

Last week posed quite an interesting dynamic for me in the world of sports and it seems to be just the thing I needed to knock me out of the fall funk that is plaguing many people in Bigfork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Commentary: A tale of two cities, games

Last week posed quite an interesting dynamic for me in the world of sports and it seems to be just the thing I needed to knock me out of the fall funk that is plaguing many people in Bigfork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Volleyball duo connects on, off the court

To say that Valkyries volleyball players Claire Wilken and Emily Hardman are close teammates would be like saying the duo, who met in kindergarten, have known each other for a little while.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Commentary: A tale of two cities, games

Last week posed quite an interesting dynamic for me in the world of sports and it seems to be just the thing I needed to knock me out of the fall funk that is plaguing many people in Bigfork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vals end season with losses at divisionals

The Valkyries volleyball team didn't accomplish what they had hoped to at last week's Western B Divisional Tournament in Superior, as they lost out after just three matches in double-elimination play.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork athletes selected for All-State, All-Conference honors

All-Conference and All-State selections have been announced for the high school football, boys soccer and girls soccer teams and Bigfork had many athletes make the lists.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork is back and proud of it

The trophy cases at Bigfork High School are filling up with some new hardware this year and the glow of the awards sure does look good on the students.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vals emerge victorious at district tournament

The Valkyries may have gone into last week's District 7B Volleyball Tournament in Troy as regular season co-champions with Eureka, but they emerged from the tournament on top and all alone.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries take Valley Christian, fall to Deer Lodge in first day of tournament

The first day of the Western B Divisional Volleyball Tournament in Superior looked like it was going to be a good one for the Bigfork Valkyries as they dominated their first opponent Valley Christian in three swift games, 25-15, 25-11 and 25-14. But then they ran into Deer Lodge and …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Player trades soccer for football

Senior year of high school is full of big decisions and this fall Derek Minemyer added an additional one to his list – to play soccer or football – with the pigskin being his ultimate choice.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries take Valley Christian, fall to Deer Lodge in first day of tournament

The first day of the Western B Divisional Volleyball Tournament in Superior looked like it was going to be a good one for the Bigfork Valkyries as they dominated their first opponent Valley Christian in three swift games, 25-15, 25-11 and 25-14. But then they ran into Deer Lodge and …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Player trades soccer for football

Senior year of high school is full of big decisions and this fall Derek Minemyer added an additional one to his list – to play soccer or football – with the pigskin being his ultimate choice.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork speech and drama team gets ready to compete

Bigfork High School's speech and drama team is gearing up to start their 2009-2010 season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries take Valley Christian, fall to Deer Lodge in first day of tournament

The first day of the Western B Divisional Volleyball Tournament in Superior looked like it was going to be a good one for the Bigfork Valkyries as they dominated their first opponent Valley Christian in three swift games, 25-15, 25-11 and 25-14. But then they ran into Deer Lodge and …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork speech and drama team gets ready to compete

Bigfork High School's speech and drama team is gearing up to start their 2009-2010 season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork speech and drama team gets ready to compete

Bigfork High School's speech and drama team is gearing up to start their 2009-2010 season.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vals emerge victorious at district tournament

The Valkyries may have gone into last week's District 7B Volleyball Tournament in Troy as regular season co-champions with Eureka, but they emerged from the tournament on top and all alone.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vals emerge victorious at district tournament

The Valkyries may have gone into last week's District 7B Volleyball Tournament in Troy as regular season co-champions with Eureka, but they emerged from the tournament on top and all alone.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork is back and proud of it

The trophy cases at Bigfork High School are filling up with some new hardware this year and the glow of the awards sure does look good on the students.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork is back and proud of it

The trophy cases at Bigfork High School are filling up with some new hardware this year and the glow of the awards sure does look good on the students.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Player trades soccer for football

Senior year of high school is full of big decisions and this fall Derek Minemyer added an additional one to his list – to play soccer or football – with the pigskin being his ultimate choice.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vikings end season in first place

Finishing the season in first place is great for any team, but it is especially sweet for the Vikings football team which tied Eureka and Plains for first place in District 7B with a 4-1 record.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pictures are more perfect

I'm not a big fan of cliche's, but there are a few that carry quite a bit of truth with them. The one that is leading me to bring this up is, "a picture is worth a thousand words." Many of the photos I have taken for the paper have …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vikings end season in first place

Finishing the season in first place is great for any team, but it is especially sweet for the Vikings football team which tied Eureka and Plains for first place in District 7B with a 4-1 record.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pictures are more perfect

I'm not a big fan of cliche's, but there are a few that carry quite a bit of truth with them. The one that is leading me to bring this up is, "a picture is worth a thousand words." Many of the photos I have taken for the paper have …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pictures are more perfect

I'm not a big fan of cliche's, but there are a few that carry quite a bit of truth with them. The one that is leading me to bring this up is, "a picture is worth a thousand words." Many of the photos I have taken for the paper have …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vikings end season in first place

Finishing the season in first place is great for any team, but it is especially sweet for the Vikings football team which tied Eureka and Plains for first place in District 7B with a 4-1 record.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

BHS runners prepare for state

The Bigfork High School cross-country team finished their regular season with solid performances in last Thursday's Running Edge meet in Missoula.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

BHS runners prepare for state

The Bigfork High School cross-country team finished their regular season with solid performances in last Thursday's Running Edge meet in Missoula.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Homecoming a lesson in school spirit, pride

Homecoming week at a school is supposed to be one of the best weeks each fall for students, faculty and the community. It is supposed to be full of fun, tradition and the execution of a well planned out sequence of events.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries take it to the net

The Bigfork Valkyries volleyball team continued to have success last week, beating both Plains and Troy in three matches each.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

BHS runners prepare for state

The Bigfork High School cross-country team finished their regular season with solid performances in last Thursday's Running Edge meet in Missoula.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries take it to the net

The Bigfork Valkyries volleyball team continued to have success last week, beating both Plains and Troy in three matches each.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Local girl gets active to fight scoliosis

Sports were never really of any great interest to Bigfork High School senior Lena Olson, until she found out they were her key to freedom.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Local girl gets active to fight scoliosis

Sports were never really of any great interest to Bigfork High School senior Lena Olson, until she found out they were her key to freedom.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Homecoming a lesson in school spirit, pride

Homecoming week at a school is supposed to be one of the best weeks each fall for students, faculty and the community. It is supposed to be full of fun, tradition and the execution of a well planned out sequence of events.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Local girl gets active to fight scoliosis

Sports were never really of any great interest to Bigfork High School senior Lena Olson, until she found out they were her key to freedom.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries take it to the net

The Bigfork Valkyries volleyball team continued to have success last week, beating both Plains and Troy in three matches each.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Homecoming a lesson in school spirit, pride

Homecoming week at a school is supposed to be one of the best weeks each fall for students, faculty and the community. It is supposed to be full of fun, tradition and the execution of a well planned out sequence of events.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

For some BHS staff, Homecoming is daily

Last week's Homecoming celebration gave students at Bigfork High School the opportunity to show off their school spirit and athletic skills while welcoming back former students to their alma mater.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer ends season with hard fought match

The Bigfork Vikings soccer team played two games last week that ended in a 4-3 score, one of which went in their favor.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

For some BHS staff, Homecoming is daily

Last week's Homecoming celebration gave students at Bigfork High School the opportunity to show off their school spirit and athletic skills while welcoming back former students to their alma mater.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer ends season on high note

It was a tough season for the Bigfork High School girls soccer team, but they ended it with two solid games that resulted in a tie with Columbia Falls and a win over Polson.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer ends season with hard fought match

The Bigfork Vikings soccer team played two games last week that ended in a 4-3 score, one of which went in their favor.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Boys soccer ends season with hard fought match

The Bigfork Vikings soccer team played two games last week that ended in a 4-3 score, one of which went in their favor.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer ends season on high note

It was a tough season for the Bigfork High School girls soccer team, but they ended it with two solid games that resulted in a tie with Columbia Falls and a win over Polson.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Girls soccer ends season on high note

It was a tough season for the Bigfork High School girls soccer team, but they ended it with two solid games that resulted in a tie with Columbia Falls and a win over Polson.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

For some BHS staff, Homecoming is daily

Last week's Homecoming celebration gave students at Bigfork High School the opportunity to show off their school spirit and athletic skills while welcoming back former students to their alma mater.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Advantages can be found in unwanted change

On page C1 in this week's paper you will find the second installment of a two-part series I wrote about the anniversary of Eagle Bend Golf Club. I spent my "extra" time over the last month researching these articles, and I discovered a lot of interesting information.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries ride five game win streak

The Valkyries continued their successful season last week, adding wins over Eureka and St. Ignatius to their now 8-2, 7-1 record.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Advantages can be found in unwanted change

On page C1 in this week's paper you will find the second installment of a two-part series I wrote about the anniversary of Eagle Bend Golf Club. I spent my "extra" time over the last month researching these articles, and I discovered a lot of interesting information.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vikings bring home second win

The Vikings football team showed that winning games is no longer a fluke for the Bigfork program, as they beat Thompson Falls 22-20 on the road Friday night.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries ride five game win streak

The Valkyries continued their successful season last week, adding wins over Eureka and St. Ignatius to their now 8-2, 7-1 record.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Advantages can be found in unwanted change

On page C1 in this week's paper you will find the second installment of a two-part series I wrote about the anniversary of Eagle Bend Golf Club. I spent my "extra" time over the last month researching these articles, and I discovered a lot of interesting information.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vikings bring home second win

The Vikings football team showed that winning games is no longer a fluke for the Bigfork program, as they beat Thompson Falls 22-20 on the road Friday night.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Eagle Bend turns 25

Editor's note: This article is part one of a two-part series commemorating the 25-year anniversary of the Eagle Bend Golf Club. This week, read about the history of Eagle Bend’s development. Watch for part two on the golf course’s impact on the Bigfork community in next week’s Eagle.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Eagle Bend turns 25

Editor's note: This article is part one of a two-part series commemorating the 25-year anniversary of the Eagle Bend Golf Club. This week, read about the history of Eagle Bend’s development. Watch for part two on the golf course’s impact on the Bigfork community in next week’s Eagle.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries ride five game win streak

The Valkyries continued their successful season last week, adding wins over Eureka and St. Ignatius to their now 8-2, 7-1 record.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Eagle Bend turns 25

Editor's note: This article is part one of a two-part series commemorating the 25-year anniversary of the Eagle Bend Golf Club. This week, read about the history of Eagle Bend’s development. Watch for part two on the golf course’s impact on the Bigfork community in next week’s Eagle.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vikings bring home second win

The Vikings football team showed that winning games is no longer a fluke for the Bigfork program, as they beat Thompson Falls 22-20 on the road Friday night.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries bring home first season win

The Valkyries soccer team finally got their first win of the season, beating their conference rivals the Lady Pirates on Thursday night in Polson, 4-1.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Eagle Bend turns 25

Editor's note: This article is part one of a two-part series commemorating the 25-year anniversary of the Eagle Bend Golf Club. This week, read about the history of Eagle Bend’s development. Watch for part two on the golf course’s impact on the Bigfork community in next week’s Eagle.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries score fast wins in all three conference matches

The Bigfork High School volleyball team brought their conference record up to 5-2 last week with quick wins over Plains, Superior and St. Ignatius.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries bring home first season win

The Valkyries soccer team finally got their first win of the season, beating their conference rivals the Lady Pirates on Thursday night in Polson, 4-1.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Eagle Bend turns 25

Editor's note: This article is part one of a two-part series commemorating the 25-year anniversary of the Eagle Bend Golf Club. This week, read about the history of Eagle Bend’s development. Watch for part two on the golf course’s impact on the Bigfork community in next week’s Eagle.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries score fast wins in all three conference matches

The Bigfork High School volleyball team brought their conference record up to 5-2 last week with quick wins over Plains, Superior and St. Ignatius.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries bring home first season win

The Valkyries soccer team finally got their first win of the season, beating their conference rivals the Lady Pirates on Thursday night in Polson, 4-1.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries score fast wins in all three conference matches

The Bigfork High School volleyball team brought their conference record up to 5-2 last week with quick wins over Plains, Superior and St. Ignatius.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Eagle Bend turns 25

Editor's note: This article is part one of a two-part series commemorating the 25-year anniversary of the Eagle Bend Golf Club. This week, read about the history of Eagle Bend’s development. Watch for part two on the golf course’s impact on the Bigfork community in next week’s Eagle.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries working hard despite record

The Valkyries soccer team is still without a win this season, but last week they held both of their opponents scoreless until the end of the game, losing to Columbia Falls 1-0 on the road Sept. 15 and Libby 2-0 at home Thursday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vikings score first win in three years

Just after 9:30 p.m. on Friday night, the Bigfork Vikings football team ended an era they hope to never return to. They won their first game in three years with a 35-29 overtime victory beating No. 9 ranked Plains in both of the teams' first District 7B game of the …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vikings finally get what they've been waiting for

I went out to dinner in Bigfork with my dad, who was in town from Seattle, prior to Friday night's football game. As we were leaving the restaurant a friend of mine who worked there asked me what we were off to do. I looked at him and said, "I'm …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vikings finally get what they've been waiting for

I went out to dinner in Bigfork with my dad, who was in town from Seattle, prior to Friday night's football game. As we were leaving the restaurant a friend of mine who worked there asked me what we were off to do. I looked at him and said, "I'm …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vikings soccer keeps record even

The Bigfork Vikings soccer team split their conference matches last week, shutting out Columbia Falls on Sept. 15, 4-0, and losing to Libby 3-1.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vikings soccer keeps record even

The Bigfork Vikings soccer team split their conference matches last week, shutting out Columbia Falls on Sept. 15, 4-0, and losing to Libby 3-1.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vikings score first win in three years

Just after 9:30 p.m. on Friday night, the Bigfork Vikings football team ended an era they hope to never return to. They won their first game in three years with a 35-29 overtime victory beating No. 9 ranked Plains in both of the teams' first District 7B game of the …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries working hard despite record

The Valkyries soccer team is still without a win this season, but last week they held both of their opponents scoreless until the end of the game, losing to Columbia Falls 1-0 on the road Sept. 15 and Libby 2-0 at home Thursday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vikings score first win in three years

Just after 9:30 p.m. on Friday night, the Bigfork Vikings football team ended an era they hope to never return to. They won their first game in three years with a 35-29 overtime victory beating No. 9 ranked Plains in both of the teams' first District 7B game of the …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vikings finally get what they've been waiting for

I went out to dinner in Bigfork with my dad, who was in town from Seattle, prior to Friday night's football game. As we were leaving the restaurant a friend of mine who worked there asked me what we were off to do. I looked at him and said, "I'm …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries working hard despite record

The Valkyries soccer team is still without a win this season, but last week they held both of their opponents scoreless until the end of the game, losing to Columbia Falls 1-0 on the road Sept. 15 and Libby 2-0 at home Thursday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vikings soccer keeps record even

The Bigfork Vikings soccer team split their conference matches last week, shutting out Columbia Falls on Sept. 15, 4-0, and losing to Libby 3-1.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Frosh football team gets first win since 2006 in St. Ignatius

The Bigfork Vikings football program got its first taste of victory since the 2006 season last Tuesday when the froshmore team shut out St. Ignatius on the road 25-0.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries fight for fifth in Anaconda tournament

The Valkyries volleyball team showed that they can still hang with the big schools last weekend, placing fifth among 12 schools, all the rest of which were Class A, at the Northwest Versus Southwest Tip-Off Tournament in Anaconda last weekend.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Frosh football team gets first win since 2006 in St. Ignatius

The Bigfork Vikings football program got its first taste of victory since the 2006 season last Tuesday when the froshmore team shut out St. Ignatius on the road 25-0.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Local takes 6th at international kayaking championship

Under dark skies and bright lights Jonny Meyers, a Bigfork native, started off freestyle kayaking's biggest show – the men's World Freestyle Championships finals – in Thun, Switzerland, earlier this month, and took home sixth place among more than 100 paddlers from 32 countries.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Frosh football team gets first win since 2006 in St. Ignatius

The Bigfork Vikings football program got its first taste of victory since the 2006 season last Tuesday when the froshmore team shut out St. Ignatius on the road 25-0.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries fight for fifth in Anaconda tournament

The Valkyries volleyball team showed that they can still hang with the big schools last weekend, placing fifth among 12 schools, all the rest of which were Class A, at the Northwest Versus Southwest Tip-Off Tournament in Anaconda last weekend.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Valkyries fight for fifth in Anaconda tournament

The Valkyries volleyball team showed that they can still hang with the big schools last weekend, placing fifth among 12 schools, all the rest of which were Class A, at the Northwest Versus Southwest Tip-Off Tournament in Anaconda last weekend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork High School adds three to new year's staff

Bigfork High School has added three new staff members for the 2009-2010 school year, all of whom have been impressed by the school's supportive and welcoming environment.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Local takes 6th at international kayaking championship

Under dark skies and bright lights Jonny Meyers, a Bigfork native, started off freestyle kayaking's biggest show – the men's World Freestyle Championships finals – in Thun, Switzerland, earlier this month, and took home sixth place among more than 100 paddlers from 32 countries.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork High School adds three to new year's staff

Bigfork High School has added three new staff members for the 2009-2010 school year, all of whom have been impressed by the school's supportive and welcoming environment.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork High School adds three to new year's staff

Bigfork High School has added three new staff members for the 2009-2010 school year, all of whom have been impressed by the school's supportive and welcoming environment.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Local takes 6th at international kayaking championship

Under dark skies and bright lights Jonny Meyers, a Bigfork native, started off freestyle kayaking's biggest show – the men's World Freestyle Championships finals – in Thun, Switzerland, earlier this month, and took home sixth place among more than 100 paddlers from 32 countries.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vikes fall to Loyola 49-9 in season opener

The Vikings knew that their first game of the 2009 season would be a tough one to try to break their three year losing record in, and they were right as they fell to Loyola Sacred Heart 49-9 at home Friday night.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Two ties and a loss for Bigfork boys soccer

Every other year Bigfork travels to Eastern Montana to take on Billings Central and Laurel. Last weekend the Vikings made the trip over and came back with a 2-2 tie from Laurel and a 3-0 loss in Billings Central.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Two ties and a loss for Bigfork boys soccer

Every other year Bigfork travels to Eastern Montana to take on Billings Central and Laurel. Last weekend the Vikings made the trip over and came back with a 2-2 tie from Laurel and a 3-0 loss in Billings Central.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Volleyball starts season off 2-0

The Valkyries varsity volleyball team had a strong first week of play, beating both Thompson Falls and Deer Lodge.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Volleyball starts season off 2-0

The Valkyries varsity volleyball team had a strong first week of play, beating both Thompson Falls and Deer Lodge.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Volleyball starts season off 2-0

The Valkyries varsity volleyball team had a strong first week of play, beating both Thompson Falls and Deer Lodge.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vikes fall to Loyola 49-9 in season opener

The Vikings knew that their first game of the 2009 season would be a tough one to try to break their three year losing record in, and they were right as they fell to Loyola Sacred Heart 49-9 at home Friday night.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vikes fall to Loyola 49-9 in season opener

The Vikings knew that their first game of the 2009 season would be a tough one to try to break their three year losing record in, and they were right as they fell to Loyola Sacred Heart 49-9 at home Friday night.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Two ties and a loss for Bigfork boys soccer

Every other year Bigfork travels to Eastern Montana to take on Billings Central and Laurel. Last weekend the Vikings made the trip over and came back with a 2-2 tie from Laurel and a 3-0 loss in Billings Central.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vikes start season with shutout win

The Vikings started off their season on the right foot, beating Valley rivals Columbia Falls 3-0 in their season opener at home Saturday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'Flying Tiger' truck a local effort

"This has been my goal all year long, to get it ready to put in the show," said Dean Cooper.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Football team hopes to turn the tide this year

It is no secret that the Bigfork High School football team has been on a losing streak for longer than anyone cares to remember, but that is not stopping the 41 players and seven coaches from giving the upcoming season their all in an attempt to turn things around.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'Flying Tiger' truck a local effort

"This has been my goal all year long, to get it ready to put in the show," said Dean Cooper.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Player breaks leg in Vals' 3-0 loss

The Valkyries soccer team's numbers problem got even worse last week when they lost two girls to injuries, including sophomore Miranda Miller who broke her leg during the opening minutes of Bigfork's 0-3 loss to Columbia Falls Saturday afternoon at home.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vikes start season with shutout win

The Vikings started off their season on the right foot, beating Valley rivals Columbia Falls 3-0 in their season opener at home Saturday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Football team hopes to turn the tide this year

It is no secret that the Bigfork High School football team has been on a losing streak for longer than anyone cares to remember, but that is not stopping the 41 players and seven coaches from giving the upcoming season their all in an attempt to turn things around.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vikes start season with shutout win

The Vikings started off their season on the right foot, beating Valley rivals Columbia Falls 3-0 in their season opener at home Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Player breaks leg in Vals' 3-0 loss

The Valkyries soccer team's numbers problem got even worse last week when they lost two girls to injuries, including sophomore Miranda Miller who broke her leg during the opening minutes of Bigfork's 0-3 loss to Columbia Falls Saturday afternoon at home.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Football team hopes to turn the tide this year

It is no secret that the Bigfork High School football team has been on a losing streak for longer than anyone cares to remember, but that is not stopping the 41 players and seven coaches from giving the upcoming season their all in an attempt to turn things around.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'Flying Tiger' truck a local effort

"This has been my goal all year long, to get it ready to put in the show," said Dean Cooper.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Player breaks leg in Vals' 3-0 loss

The Valkyries soccer team's numbers problem got even worse last week when they lost two girls to injuries, including sophomore Miranda Miller who broke her leg during the opening minutes of Bigfork's 0-3 loss to Columbia Falls Saturday afternoon at home.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

New coach, new class, lots of experience

While some may be wondering if Bigfork High School's switch to Class B was a necessary one, the volleyball team's roster may be the perfect example of the decline in numbers that were the basis of the decision.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

New coach, new class, lots of experience

While some may be wondering if Bigfork High School's switch to Class B was a necessary one, the volleyball team's roster may be the perfect example of the decline in numbers that were the basis of the decision.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork boys soccer team has short, strong bench for new season

What the Bigfork High School boys soccer team lacks in quantity this season they hope to make up in quality.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork girls soccer team filled with newcomers

The Bigfork High School girls soccer team is working hard to get all of its athletes on the same level before their season starts on Saturday, Aug. 29, with a home game against Columbia Falls.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork boys soccer team has short, strong bench for new season

What the Bigfork High School boys soccer team lacks in quantity this season they hope to make up in quality.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork girls soccer team filled with newcomers

The Bigfork High School girls soccer team is working hard to get all of its athletes on the same level before their season starts on Saturday, Aug. 29, with a home game against Columbia Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork girls soccer team filled with newcomers

The Bigfork High School girls soccer team is working hard to get all of its athletes on the same level before their season starts on Saturday, Aug. 29, with a home game against Columbia Falls.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork boys soccer team has short, strong bench for new season

What the Bigfork High School boys soccer team lacks in quantity this season they hope to make up in quality.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

New coach, new class, lots of experience

While some may be wondering if Bigfork High School's switch to Class B was a necessary one, the volleyball team's roster may be the perfect example of the decline in numbers that were the basis of the decision.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

BHS sports prep for season in Class B

As Bigfork High School's athletic teams gear up for their new seasons most are undergoing signicicant changes as the school competes in Class B for the first time since the 1996-1997 school year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

BHS sports prep for season in Class B

As Bigfork High School's athletic teams gear up for their new seasons most are undergoing signicicant changes as the school competes in Class B for the first time since the 1996-1997 school year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

BHS sports prep for season in Class B

As Bigfork High School's athletic teams gear up for their new seasons most are undergoing signicicant changes as the school competes in Class B for the first time since the 1996-1997 school year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Jack Hanna films 'Wild' show in Bigfork

Jack Hanna, the wildlife enthusiast who made a name for himself by introducing the world to exotic animals on television, is turning his career in a more family-oriented direction, and hoping that viewers of his show "Jack Hanna's Into the Wild" will follow his example.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Jack Hanna films 'Wild' show in Bigfork

Jack Hanna, the wildlife enthusiast who made a name for himself by introducing the world to exotic animals on television, is turning his career in a more family-oriented direction, and hoping that viewers of his show "Jack Hanna's Into the Wild" will follow his example.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Zip line, alpine slide offer big fun in Whitefish

As I sat in my harness attached to a cable stretching through the trees of Big Mountain, it became apparent that I was about to embark on either the most fun or the scariest thing I had done in a long time.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Zip line, alpine slide offer big fun in Whitefish

As I sat in my harness attached to a cable stretching through the trees of Big Mountain, it became apparent that I was about to embark on either the most fun or the scariest thing I had done in a long time.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Pedacter Project still popular after almost 10 years

Pedacter Project is by no means a new band in the Bigfork area, but after nearly a decade together they still manage to pack the dance floor at venues all over the village and throughout the Valley.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Kansas State cheerleaders come to BHS camp

The Bigfork High School cheerleading squad received a big boost for their upcoming season, with a clinic taught by Kansas State University cheerleaders and advisors.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Kansas State cheerleaders come to BHS camp

The Bigfork High School cheerleading squad received a big boost for their upcoming season, with a clinic taught by Kansas State University cheerleaders and advisors.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Pedacter Project still popular after almost 10 years

Pedacter Project is by no means a new band in the Bigfork area, but after nearly a decade together they still manage to pack the dance floor at venues all over the village and throughout the Valley.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Jack Hanna films 'Wild' show in Bigfork

Jack Hanna, the wildlife enthusiast who made a name for himself by introducing the world to exotic animals on television, is turning his career in a more family-oriented direction, and hoping that viewers of his show "Jack Hanna's Into the Wild" will follow his example.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Kansas State cheerleaders come to BHS camp

The Bigfork High School cheerleading squad received a big boost for their upcoming season, with a clinic taught by Kansas State University cheerleaders and advisors.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Zip line, alpine slide offer big fun in Whitefish

As I sat in my harness attached to a cable stretching through the trees of Big Mountain, it became apparent that I was about to embark on either the most fun or the scariest thing I had done in a long time.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Pedacter Project still popular after almost 10 years

Pedacter Project is by no means a new band in the Bigfork area, but after nearly a decade together they still manage to pack the dance floor at venues all over the village and throughout the Valley.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Wave Ryders pull in 17 golds at state meet

The Wave Ryder Swim Club finished their long course season last month by earning 46 medals at the state meet in Bozeman, 17 of which were gold.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Wave Ryders pull in 17 golds at state meet

The Wave Ryder Swim Club finished their long course season last month by earning 46 medals at the state meet in Bozeman, 17 of which were gold.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Golf camp gets kids ready for the links

Golf is one of the most beloved summertime activities in Bigfork, and thanks to the Eagle Bend Junior Golf Academy the interest is also spread to the children of the community.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Wave Ryders pull in 17 golds at state meet

The Wave Ryder Swim Club finished their long course season last month by earning 46 medals at the state meet in Bozeman, 17 of which were gold.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork golf prodigy leading local youth tour

At just 11 years old, Ryan Keenan of Bigfork is already making a name for himself in Montana's golf community.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork golf prodigy leading local youth tour

At just 11 years old, Ryan Keenan of Bigfork is already making a name for himself in Montana's golf community.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Golf camp gets kids ready for the links

Golf is one of the most beloved summertime activities in Bigfork, and thanks to the Eagle Bend Junior Golf Academy the interest is also spread to the children of the community.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork golf prodigy leading local youth tour

At just 11 years old, Ryan Keenan of Bigfork is already making a name for himself in Montana's golf community.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Golf camp gets kids ready for the links

Golf is one of the most beloved summertime activities in Bigfork, and thanks to the Eagle Bend Junior Golf Academy the interest is also spread to the children of the community.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Mac Attack coming this weekend

The 11th Annual Great Montana Mac Attack hits the Flathead this weekend giving anglers the opportunity to compete for some of Flathead Lake's largest lake trout and $35,000 in cash and prizes.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Local paddler back from global kayak trip

David Meyers started kayaking the Swan River near his Bigfork home half a lifetime ago — well half of his 18 year-old life that is — and his passion for the sport recently took him on a trip to the other side of the world.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Local paddler back from global kayak trip

David Meyers started kayaking the Swan River near his Bigfork home half a lifetime ago — well half of his 18 year-old life that is — and his passion for the sport recently took him on a trip to the other side of the world.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Mac Attack coming this weekend

The 11th Annual Great Montana Mac Attack hits the Flathead this weekend giving anglers the opportunity to compete for some of Flathead Lake's largest lake trout and $35,000 in cash and prizes.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Mac Attack coming this weekend

The 11th Annual Great Montana Mac Attack hits the Flathead this weekend giving anglers the opportunity to compete for some of Flathead Lake's largest lake trout and $35,000 in cash and prizes.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Local paddler back from global kayak trip

David Meyers started kayaking the Swan River near his Bigfork home half a lifetime ago — well half of his 18 year-old life that is — and his passion for the sport recently took him on a trip to the other side of the world.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Relay for Life brings in big bucks

Paul Sullivan Jr. was too young to remember the day that he and his family found out he had cancer. Nor does he remember the emergency surgery he had to travel from Missoula to Salt Lake City for, or the news he was given that he more than likely wouldn't …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Relay for Life brings in big bucks

Paul Sullivan Jr. was too young to remember the day that he and his family found out he had cancer. Nor does he remember the emergency surgery he had to travel from Missoula to Salt Lake City for, or the news he was given that he more than likely wouldn't …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Relay for Life brings in big bucks

Paul Sullivan Jr. was too young to remember the day that he and his family found out he had cancer. Nor does he remember the emergency surgery he had to travel from Missoula to Salt Lake City for, or the news he was given that he more than likely wouldn't …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kayak camp a haven for cancer-stricken youth

It's not uncommon to see a group of kayakers making their way down the North Fork, but the 30 or so kayakers paddling last Thursday weren't just any group. They were First Descents campers and volunteers.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kayak camp a haven for cancer-stricken youth

It's not uncommon to see a group of kayakers making their way down the North Fork, but the 30 or so kayakers paddling last Thursday weren't just any group. They were First Descents campers and volunteers.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kayak camp a haven for cancer-stricken youth

It's not uncommon to see a group of kayakers making their way down the North Fork, but the 30 or so kayakers paddling last Thursday weren't just any group. They were First Descents campers and volunteers.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork student restores dad's sailboat for senior project

When Jennifer Wirth had to select a topic for her senior project she knew right away what she wanted to do, restore her father's old sailboat. Her father, however, wasn't so keen on the idea.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork student restores dad's sailboat for senior project

When Jennifer Wirth had to select a topic for her senior project she knew right away what she wanted to do, restore her father's old sailboat. Her father, however, wasn't so keen on the idea.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork student restores dad's sailboat for senior project

When Jennifer Wirth had to select a topic for her senior project she knew right away what she wanted to do, restore her father's old sailboat. Her father, however, wasn't so keen on the idea.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Camp sites setting attendance records

Prime weather conditions and a struggling economy have helped local state parks see an increase in visitors this year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ladies golf clinic gets duffers back to basics

I began golfing last spring as a way to get outdoors during the warmer months when I was living in Seattle and golf courses seemed to be one of the only stretches of green I could get to in under an hour. That being said, I definitely haven't been able …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork High hires new boys basktball coach

Bigfork High School's search for a head boys basketball coach has ended with the selection of Californian Paul La Mott.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork High hires new boys basktball coach

Bigfork High School's search for a head boys basketball coach has ended with the selection of Californian Paul La Mott.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ladies golf clinic gets duffers back to basics

I began golfing last spring as a way to get outdoors during the warmer months when I was living in Seattle and golf courses seemed to be one of the only stretches of green I could get to in under an hour. That being said, I definitely haven't been able …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ladies golf clinic gets duffers back to basics

I began golfing last spring as a way to get outdoors during the warmer months when I was living in Seattle and golf courses seemed to be one of the only stretches of green I could get to in under an hour. That being said, I definitely haven't been able …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork High hires new boys basktball coach

Bigfork High School's search for a head boys basketball coach has ended with the selection of Californian Paul La Mott.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Camp sites setting attendance records

Prime weather conditions and a struggling economy have helped local state parks see an increase in visitors this year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Camp sites setting attendance records

Prime weather conditions and a struggling economy have helped local state parks see an increase in visitors this year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

BHS hires volleyball coach, bring back 9 coaches

The Bigfork Public Schools Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a new head volleyball coach, Tammi McDaniel, for the high school at last Wednesday's meeting.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

BHS hires volleyball coach, bring back 9 coaches

The Bigfork Public Schools Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a new head volleyball coach, Tammi McDaniel, for the high school at last Wednesday's meeting.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

BHS hires volleyball coach, bring back 9 coaches

The Bigfork Public Schools Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a new head volleyball coach, Tammi McDaniel, for the high school at last Wednesday's meeting.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local kayaker makes U.S. team

Jonathan Meyers has been kayaking for half of his life and last month he achieved one of his biggest goals by making the U.S. Freestyle Kayak Team.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Football camp prepares Vikings for new season

Nearly forty kids suited up for incoming Bigfork High School Head Football Coach Todd Emslie's pre-summer camp last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Football camp prepares Vikings for new season

Nearly forty kids suited up for incoming Bigfork High School Head Football Coach Todd Emslie's pre-summer camp last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Local kayaker makes U.S. team

Jonathan Meyers has been kayaking for half of his life and last month he achieved one of his biggest goals by making the U.S. Freestyle Kayak Team.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Babe Ruth loses out in second round of tournament

Bigfork's Babe Ruth Baseball team ended their winning season with two untimely losses in the Glacier League post-season tournament last weekend.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Football camp prepares Vikings for new season

Nearly forty kids suited up for incoming Bigfork High School Head Football Coach Todd Emslie's pre-summer camp last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Babe Ruth loses out in second round of tournament

Bigfork's Babe Ruth Baseball team ended their winning season with two untimely losses in the Glacier League post-season tournament last weekend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Local kayaker makes U.S. team

Jonathan Meyers has been kayaking for half of his life and last month he achieved one of his biggest goals by making the U.S. Freestyle Kayak Team.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Babe Ruth loses out in second round of tournament

Bigfork's Babe Ruth Baseball team ended their winning season with two untimely losses in the Glacier League post-season tournament last weekend.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New BHS grad takes to the skies

Graduation brings new beginnings and opens all kinds of doors for young adults, and for recent Bigfork High School graduate Christina Thompson one of those doors includes the door to the cockpit of an airplane.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Father figure: BMS principal Loeffler retires

Monday afternoon the community of Bigfork gave their thanks and best wishes to Bigfork Middle School principal Wayne Loeffler, who is retiring after working in the school district for 34 years.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New BHS grad takes to the skies

Graduation brings new beginnings and opens all kinds of doors for young adults, and for recent Bigfork High School graduate Christina Thompson one of those doors includes the door to the cockpit of an airplane.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Babe Ruth takes first in league; wins first playoff game

Bigfork's Babe Ruth team not only captured the top spot in the league for the regular season last week with their 12-2 record, but they also won their first game of the playoffs on Sunday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Father figure: BMS principal Loeffler retires

Monday afternoon the community of Bigfork gave their thanks and best wishes to Bigfork Middle School principal Wayne Loeffler, who is retiring after working in the school district for 34 years.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New BHS grad takes to the skies

Graduation brings new beginnings and opens all kinds of doors for young adults, and for recent Bigfork High School graduate Christina Thompson one of those doors includes the door to the cockpit of an airplane.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Father figure: BMS principal Loeffler retires

Monday afternoon the community of Bigfork gave their thanks and best wishes to Bigfork Middle School principal Wayne Loeffler, who is retiring after working in the school district for 34 years.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Babe Ruth takes first in league; wins first playoff game

Bigfork's Babe Ruth team not only captured the top spot in the league for the regular season last week with their 12-2 record, but they also won their first game of the playoffs on Sunday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Babe Ruth takes first in league; wins first playoff game

Bigfork's Babe Ruth team not only captured the top spot in the league for the regular season last week with their 12-2 record, but they also won their first game of the playoffs on Sunday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Carlson wins 3,200 meter title in Butte

Last weekend's state track meet was Bigfork High School's final event as a Class A school, and many of those athletes representing Bigfork made sure to leave their mark, especially junior Kayla Carlson, who placed in the top three in all three of the distance races.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Column: Athletes ready for life after graduation

Sunday's graduation ceremony at Bigfork High School brought back plenty of fond memories of my own high school and college graduations, as well as the feelings of fear, anxiety and shock that I experienced after receiving my diplomas. Also tugging me down memory lane this week was the one year …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Carlson wins 3,200 meter title in Butte

Last weekend's state track meet was Bigfork High School's final event as a Class A school, and many of those athletes representing Bigfork made sure to leave their mark, especially junior Kayla Carlson, who placed in the top three in all three of the distance races.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Column: Athletes ready for life after graduation

Sunday's graduation ceremony at Bigfork High School brought back plenty of fond memories of my own high school and college graduations, as well as the feelings of fear, anxiety and shock that I experienced after receiving my diplomas. Also tugging me down memory lane this week was the one year …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Column: Athletes ready for life after graduation

Sunday's graduation ceremony at Bigfork High School brought back plenty of fond memories of my own high school and college graduations, as well as the feelings of fear, anxiety and shock that I experienced after receiving my diplomas. Also tugging me down memory lane this week was the one year …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Thurman, Pewe take top awards

Bigfork High School handed out their annual end of the year sports awards that are voted on by the school's head coaches at an assembly last Wednesday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Babe Ruth's win streak snapped in Whitefish

Bigfork's Babe Ruth team broke its nine game winning streak last week, but they still hold the top spot in their division of the Glacier League with their 10-2 record.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Thurman, Pewe take top awards

Bigfork High School handed out their annual end of the year sports awards that are voted on by the school's head coaches at an assembly last Wednesday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Babe Ruth's win streak snapped in Whitefish

Bigfork's Babe Ruth team broke its nine game winning streak last week, but they still hold the top spot in their division of the Glacier League with their 10-2 record.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Babe Ruth's win streak snapped in Whitefish

Bigfork's Babe Ruth team broke its nine game winning streak last week, but they still hold the top spot in their division of the Glacier League with their 10-2 record.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Thurman, Pewe take top awards

Bigfork High School handed out their annual end of the year sports awards that are voted on by the school's head coaches at an assembly last Wednesday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Carlson wins 3,200 meter title in Butte

Last weekend's state track meet was Bigfork High School's final event as a Class A school, and many of those athletes representing Bigfork made sure to leave their mark, especially junior Kayla Carlson, who placed in the top three in all three of the distance races.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sophomore Knoll making waves in short career

To say that it is an accomplishment for a high school athlete to be on the All-Conference list for both volleyball and basketball and go to the state track meet for the second year in a row in multiple events would be an understatement; especially if the student was just …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Babe Ruth team wins 8th in a row

Bigfork's Babe Ruth Baseball team extended their winning streak to eight last week, having not lost since their season opener on May 1 to Montana Build.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sophomore Knoll making waves in short career

To say that it is an accomplishment for a high school athlete to be on the All-Conference list for both volleyball and basketball and go to the state track meet for the second year in a row in multiple events would be an understatement; especially if the student was just …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Babe Ruth team wins 8th in a row

Bigfork's Babe Ruth Baseball team extended their winning streak to eight last week, having not lost since their season opener on May 1 to Montana Build.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sophomore Knoll making waves in short career

To say that it is an accomplishment for a high school athlete to be on the All-Conference list for both volleyball and basketball and go to the state track meet for the second year in a row in multiple events would be an understatement; especially if the student was just …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Babe Ruth team wins 8th in a row

Bigfork's Babe Ruth Baseball team extended their winning streak to eight last week, having not lost since their season opener on May 1 to Montana Build.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Paddlers getting set for Whitewater this weekend

With the 33rd Annual Whitewater Festival just two days away, preparations for the annual kayaking — and unofficial start to summer in Bigfork — are well under way by paddlers and organizers alike.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Paddlers getting set for Whitewater this weekend

With the 33rd Annual Whitewater Festival just two days away, preparations for the annual kayaking — and unofficial start to summer in Bigfork — are well under way by paddlers and organizers alike.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS track heads to divisionals on high note

With just one week left before the Northwest A Divisional Track Meet, the Bigfork team showed they were ready, placing 14 times at Saturday's ABC meet in Polson. The Bigfork girls placed sixth and the boys were seventh among the 10 schools that participated.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS track heads to divisionals on high note

With just one week left before the Northwest A Divisional Track Meet, the Bigfork team showed they were ready, placing 14 times at Saturday's ABC meet in Polson. The Bigfork girls placed sixth and the boys were seventh among the 10 schools that participated.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS track heads to divisionals on high note

With just one week left before the Northwest A Divisional Track Meet, the Bigfork team showed they were ready, placing 14 times at Saturday's ABC meet in Polson. The Bigfork girls placed sixth and the boys were seventh among the 10 schools that participated.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Paddlers getting set for Whitewater this weekend

With the 33rd Annual Whitewater Festival just two days away, preparations for the annual kayaking — and unofficial start to summer in Bigfork — are well under way by paddlers and organizers alike.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Senior tennis player keeps it interesting

Bigfork High School's senior class has its share of talented kids, but few are as varied in their talents, or as modest about them, as Sean Barrett.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Senior tennis player keeps it interesting

Bigfork High School's senior class has its share of talented kids, but few are as varied in their talents, or as modest about them, as Sean Barrett.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Senior tennis player keeps it interesting

Bigfork High School's senior class has its share of talented kids, but few are as varied in their talents, or as modest about them, as Sean Barrett.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork keeps up with bigger competition

Bigfork High School may not be one of the largest schools in Northwest Montana, but several athletes on the track team proved that they can still hold their own at last Saturday's Archie Roe Invitational track meet in Kalispell, which drew about 1,000 athletes from 18 schools, including five AA …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vikes win, Vals split heading into divisional tournament 

The Bigfork High School boys tennis team is going into the divisional tournament with a little boost of confidence after defeating both Polson and Ronan last week. Divisionals start today, May 14, in Kalispell.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork keeps up with bigger competition

Bigfork High School may not be one of the largest schools in Northwest Montana, but several athletes on the track team proved that they can still hold their own at last Saturday's Archie Roe Invitational track meet in Kalispell, which drew about 1,000 athletes from 18 schools, including five AA …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork keeps up with bigger competition

Bigfork High School may not be one of the largest schools in Northwest Montana, but several athletes on the track team proved that they can still hold their own at last Saturday's Archie Roe Invitational track meet in Kalispell, which drew about 1,000 athletes from 18 schools, including five AA …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

A ballet for Mother's Day

When Keiko Sagami was a toddler she loved to move around and make noise, so much so that her mother, Kelly, enrolled her in dance classes at the age of three. At the time Kelly had no idea that she was setting up her daughter, who is currently a freshman …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vikes win, Vals split heading into divisional tournament 

The Bigfork High School boys tennis team is going into the divisional tournament with a little boost of confidence after defeating both Polson and Ronan last week. Divisionals start today, May 14, in Kalispell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

A ballet for Mother's Day

When Keiko Sagami was a toddler she loved to move around and make noise, so much so that her mother, Kelly, enrolled her in dance classes at the age of three. At the time Kelly had no idea that she was setting up her daughter, who is currently a freshman …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

A ballet for Mother's Day

When Keiko Sagami was a toddler she loved to move around and make noise, so much so that her mother, Kelly, enrolled her in dance classes at the age of three. At the time Kelly had no idea that she was setting up her daughter, who is currently a freshman …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vikes win, Vals split heading into divisional tournament 

The Bigfork High School boys tennis team is going into the divisional tournament with a little boost of confidence after defeating both Polson and Ronan last week. Divisionals start today, May 14, in Kalispell.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Babe Ruth splits season openers

Bigfork's Babe Ruth Baseball team started their season off last week with two games, one of which they won.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Babe Ruth splits season openers

Bigfork's Babe Ruth Baseball team started their season off last week with two games, one of which they won.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Boosters host annual fund-raiser

A few rain showers weren't enough to keep the Bigfork community from attending the 11th annual Bigfork Booster Club Barbecue Sunday afternoon at the Flathead Lake Lodge.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Boosters host annual fund-raiser

A few rain showers weren't enough to keep the Bigfork community from attending the 11th annual Bigfork Booster Club Barbecue Sunday afternoon at the Flathead Lake Lodge.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS Vals tennis sweeps four matchups

Bigfork High School's boys and girls tennis teams had a busy week as they played four schools. The girls won all four matches and the boys won two of theirs.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Boosters host annual fund-raiser

A few rain showers weren't enough to keep the Bigfork community from attending the 11th annual Bigfork Booster Club Barbecue Sunday afternoon at the Flathead Lake Lodge.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS Vals tennis sweeps four matchups

Bigfork High School's boys and girls tennis teams had a busy week as they played four schools. The girls won all four matches and the boys won two of theirs.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Carlson, Tudahl lead the way in Whitefish

It seems as though it is all starting to click for the Bigfork High School track team. Last Saturday in Whitefish they had 14 top six finishes; eight for the girls, who placed fifth as a team among 13 schools, and six for the boys, who placed eighth among 15 …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Babe Ruth splits season openers

Bigfork's Babe Ruth Baseball team started their season off last week with two games, one of which they won.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS Vals tennis sweeps four matchups

Bigfork High School's boys and girls tennis teams had a busy week as they played four schools. The girls won all four matches and the boys won two of theirs.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Carlson, Tudahl lead the way in Whitefish

It seems as though it is all starting to click for the Bigfork High School track team. Last Saturday in Whitefish they had 14 top six finishes; eight for the girls, who placed fifth as a team among 13 schools, and six for the boys, who placed eighth among 15 …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Carlson, Tudahl lead the way in Whitefish

It seems as though it is all starting to click for the Bigfork High School track team. Last Saturday in Whitefish they had 14 top six finishes; eight for the girls, who placed fifth as a team among 13 schools, and six for the boys, who placed eighth among 15 …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Middle school hosts track meet

The Bigfork Middle School track team started their season last week by hosting a non-scoring meet Friday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Middle school hosts track meet

The Bigfork Middle School track team started their season last week by hosting a non-scoring meet Friday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

County to start Bigfork field upgrades

Baseball season starts this week in Bigfork, and despite a tightening of pocketbooks, the Flathead County Parks and Recreation Department is scrapping together funds to make some needed improvements to area fields.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS track teams making strides

Bigfork High School's boys and girls track teams continued to improve this week as many of the athletes had personal bests at the Stone Invitational Track Meet in Frenchtown on Saturday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BHS track teams making strides