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MAX DUPRAS
Max Dupras joined the Lake County Leader as a sports reporter in January of 2026. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Montana. Max is a lifelong Montana resident, growing up watching Griz sports in Missoula. He has covered sports and news for multiple publications, including the Rapid City Journal, NonStop Local News and the Montana Kaimin. He is also a former intern of the Lake County Leader, having covered everything from city council meetings to wildfires. He covers sports for all Lake County schools. Reach out to Max at [email protected] or 406.531.0978
ARTICLES BY MAX DUPRAS
Lake County wrestlers clean-up at divisonal meet
It was divisional weekend for wrestling and the results are in. Wrestlers from across Lake County placed in the Western A Divisional Tournament and the Western B/C Divisional Tournament with the state tournament just days away. With the expectations at their highest they’ve been all season, the results in divisionals …
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Mission girls earn double-digit win streak in penultimate Class B regular season week
It was another successful week for the Mission Lady Bulldogs as Class B basketball starts to wrap up. For both schools, it’ll be a tight race going into the 6B and 7B tournaments. Here’s a check on how each school did this past week.
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Varsity Sports Calendar
Take a look at this week in Lake County sports!
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McElwee earns state record, Polson boys take second in state swim meet
In the melee of winter sports, the team deep in the water is the one breaking through the most. Polson’s swimming team has become the underrated star of Lake County athletics, with a successful second-place team showing and a record-breaking swim at this year’s Montana High School Association State Swim …
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Tough Two Eagle River team: "We play as one"
On a Friday night in Pablo, a gym packed to brime with only standing room came to watch a team that is one of the top Class C teams in western Montana: the Two Eagle River Eagles.
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Lake County wrestlers wrap up regular season with wins
It is Western A divisional week and some of the Lake County wrestling teams took on some closing mixers and meets before divisionals start up.
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Varsity Sports Calendar
Take a look at this week's slate of Lake County sports!
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Two Eagle River boys, Charlo girls fly high in Class C basketball
Another week of Class C basketball and more opportunities for these teams to prepare for the district tournament next week. Take a look at how each team did with just a couple of games left in the regular season.
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Mission girls basketball highlights competitive week for Class B teams
It was a tougher week for the Lake County Class B teams although the Mission girls continue to dominate.
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Upsets define Polson, Ronan basketball week
Polson and Ronan are battling as regular-season games start to wind down. With pressure on these teams to make it to state, this week was one in which each squad had to get it right. Here’s a look at how these Class A participants fared in one of the closing …
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Varsity Sports Calendar
Take a look at sports this upcoming week across Lake County!
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Ronan, Polson earn marquee basketball victories in thrilling week
Polson and Ronan had some marquee matchups this week, with Polson taking on one of the best in Northwest A, while Ronan looked to secure some wins as well. Both teams earned some needed homestands as they start to look at pushing for the top of their division.
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Two Eagle River finds success against Valley Christian
It was a tumultuous weekend for Lake County’s Class C teams. Two Eagle River shone with its two wins across both boys and girls games, while Charlo picked up just one over their four total games.
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Finley finds leadership role on strong Ronan basketball team
The battle for a state championship falls squarely on the shoulders of just a handful of high schoolers, all trying to bring glory back to their hometown. For Kolby Finley, it isn’t just about his home but the legacy he brings with it.
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