Reporter
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
Polson boys punch ticket to Western A Divisional tourney
It's a big week for Polson and Ronan basketball as the Western A Divisional tournament starts today. The Ronan boys are locked in for that tournament. The Ronan girls and both Polson teams had to fight through play-in games last week to earn their spots. What teams are set to …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 16 HOURS AGO
Former Polson High grad to take over as Miles Community College AD
Former Polson standout and son of longtime Polson basketball head coach Chase Tait is set to take over as Miles Community College’s athletic director following the end of the athletic season.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 16 HOURS AGO
Charlo girls, Two Eagle boys end season in Western C tourney
It was a sad but exciting weekend for the Charlo girls and Two Eagle River boys basketball teams as they concluded their seasons in the Western C Divisional Tournament. With all Class C basketball teams in Lake County done for the season, let’s take a look at how they fared …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 16 HOURS AGO
Varsity Sports Calendar
Take a look at sports for this upcoming week!
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 16 HOURS AGO
Mission teams, Arlee boys advance to Western B basketball tourney
The Mission basketball teams and the Arlee basketball teams are fighting for a trip to the Class B state tournament this week. The Mission boys and girls are both coming off their final regular-season games of the year, while the Arlee boys and girls just wrapped up the 6B district …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 16 HOURS AGO
Polson swim team reminisces on dream season, companionship
Swimming, on the surface, is a sport between you and crisp pool water, separated by floating lane lines. Your mind and body are focused on pushing you to the limit in an environment not meant for the average human to succeed. However, for the Polson swim team, that limit is …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 16 HOURS AGO
Ronan boys win Northwest A as regular season closes
The Northwest Play-in is finally here, with the Ronan and Polson basketball teams fully ready to fight for their spots in the divisional next week. With the season reaching its end for teams all across the state, let’s see how many teams were able to pick up wins this week.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Varsity Sports Calendar
Take a look at this week's varsity sports calendar!
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Mission basketball has split week with game remaining in regular season
With Arlee’s regular season wrapped up, there was just Mission basketball in the Class B Lake County ranks. It was senior night for the Bulldogs.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Lake County wrestlers place at state tournament
The wrestling season is officially over, with Lake County wrestlers from four different programs shining at the Montana High School Association State All-Class Wrestling Tournament from Feb. 19-21 in Billings. From Ronan’s Cooper Wayman being runner-up to the Ronan girls top five finish, here is a look at the stars …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Charlo girls, TERS boys punch ticket to Western C divisionals
Seasons renewed and seasons ended as the 14C district basketball tournament took place from Feb. 19 to Feb. 21 in Polson. With a packed Linderman Gym, the Charlo girls and Two Eagle River boys moved on while the Two Eagle River girls and Charlo boys lost. Here’s a look at …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Mission girls post double-digit win streak
It was another successful week for the Mission Lady Bulldogs as Class B basketball starts to wrap up. For both Mission and Arlee, it’ll be a tight race going into the 6B and 7B tournaments.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO
Varsity Sports Calendar
Take a look at this week in Lake County sports!
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO
McElwee sets 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 …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO
