Polson, Ronan fight on in baseball opening weekend
It was a short opening weekend for the Lake County baseball teams, with just two games played across all three teams. Even with two losses and one win to start the year, each team is figuring out how to rally early before getting too deep into the season.
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Polson tennis sweeps Hamilton, Libby in opener
It was a packed weekend for the start of high school tennis, albeit a chilly start to the year. For the Polson Pirates, it was the best start you could ask for.
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Polson, MAC start softball season with tough opponents
It was opening week for high school softball across Montana and local teams fought some of Montana’s fiercest opponents from around the state. Polson faced a gauntlet while Mission/Arlee/Charlo dropped their doubleheader.
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Lake County track and field teams have successful opening
Track and field got underway last week. With many students not logging enough practice, the local teams brought small squads to Corvallis for the Blue Devil Invitational. Here’s a look at the varsity results and at how Polson, Ronan and Charlo did down in Ravalli County.
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Mission Valley All-Star Game showcases area basketball talent
Each year, Lake County basketball culminates in the brightest stars from around the region joining together for one last contest: the Mission Valley All-Star game. Both the girls' and boys' games took place on March 17 at the Ronan Event Center, where top athletes from in and around the Mission …
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Scholar and soccer champ earns Winslow Nichols Award for leadership style
The goal of a leader changes depending on the role he commands. For Cruz Lies, he takes what he’s learned from everyone around him to become someone who leads in every aspect of his life. This quarter, this Polson senior has earned the Winslow Nichols Leadership Award in recognition of …
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Cultural exchange exposes local athletes to international wrestling
The top high school wrestlers in Montana will receive scholarship offers and state tournament wins while perfecting the craft of folk-style wrestling. However, for just a couple of weeks in the summer, the best of Montana’s wrestlers will also have a chance to see different kinds of wrestling, all while …
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Lake County All-Conference and All-State selections released
The Montana All-State high school honors are out and Lake County saw some notable mentions across all class levels. Here’s a check-in on what local athletes were recognized for dominating on the hardwood this year.
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Preview of Lake County spring high school sports
With winter sports officially ended, it's time for the spring sports sprint to the end of the school year. Lake County has no shortage of exciting teams and athletes, so here’s a preview of what each sport might bring as the spring sports season begins.
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LaFrombois, Matt end Mission basketball careers as stars
In the chaos of a long high school basketball season, the victories and losses can define so much of what a team has accomplished. Despite that, one accomplishment can drive teams to even greater feats: watching a teammate score 1,000 points. The Mission Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs saw two athletes …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO
Recapping this season of Lake County basketball
With the Ronan Chiefs bowing out in the Montana High School Association Class A State Tournament, that ends both the high school basketball season and the winter sports season. Only one team made state, but multiple teams across Lake County won at the district and divisional level. With successes at …
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Ronan boys end standout season with two state losses
The Ronan Chiefs were the last standing team from Lake County heading to the Montana High School Association Class A State Tournament. Despite losing out in the consolation bracket, the Ronan Chiefs had a standout year. Here’s a look at how their state tournament games went.
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Mission Valley All-Stars rosters released for March 17 games
With basketball season almost over, the stars of the Mission Valley basketball scene are getting ready to wrap up the winter sports season and move on to spring sports. However, after the state tournament’s wrap-up, all the top players from across Lake County and the surrounding areas come together for …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS AGO
Mission teams, Arlee boys end seasons in Western B tourney
It was a heartbreaking week in Lake County Class B hoops as all three divisional participants ended their seasons without trips to the state tournament. Despite that, some fun games ensued, with some major milestones following them. Let’s see who did best in the closing week for these three squads.
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Ronan boys basketball earns state bid, Polson boys end season
The second biggest weekend of the basketball season has wrapped up as the Ronan and Polson boys basketball teams finished up their Western A Divisional Tournament runs. The Chiefs are headed to state, while the Pirates will head into the spring sports season. Here’s a check on how each divisional …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS 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 WEEKS 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 WEEKS AGO
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 WEEKS 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 WEEKS 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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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Charlo girls, Two Eagle boys earn byes in final week of regular season
Charlo and Two Eagle River faced back-to-back games this week to close out their regular seasons with both girls' squads going perfect on the week.
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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 …
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Lake County wrestlers clean up at divisional 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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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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Finley notches 1,000 points as Chiefs remain number one
It was career week for Kolby Finley and the Ronan Chiefs as all Class A Lake County teams began to wrap up their regular seasons. With just one week left in the regular season for the Ronan and Polson basketball teams, the seeding is almost locked in, although with only …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK 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.
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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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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.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
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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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 stays atop division, Arlee gets crucial wins
Mission and Arlee both saw some good results from all four of their teams, with the schools winning six of their eight total games this past week. These wins will count big as the conference season hits the midway mark.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
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.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
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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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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Mission/Charlo fills trophy case at home wrestling tourney
With just weeks to go before the state wrestling tournament, multiple wrestlers from across Lake County took home medals as they vie for a spot on the podium.
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Mission/Charlo wrestling takes home hardware in Thompson Falls
It was a short wrestling week for Lake County high schools, but a productive one that saw multiple wrestlers continue to shine with just under a month before state tournament time. The two premier wrestling events were the Triangular for Polson and the Thompson Falls Mixer for Arlee and Mission/Charlo.
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Charlo, Two Eagle River find success during rivalry week
There wasn’t just rivalry basketball on the south shore of Flathead Lake but also in the packed gym of Charlo High School where the Charlo Vikings and the Two Eagle River Eagles faced off last Friday, along with the Lady Vikings and Lady Eagles.
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Ronan, Polson split rivalry doubleheader
A battle for one coveted item came to a head on Jan. 24 when the Ronan Chiefs and Maidens took a trip to Linderman Gym to face the Polson Pirates. A long week featuring some stunning results all came to a close with a highlight match-up for these two teams. …
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Lady Bulldogs lead the pack in exciting week for Class B teams
Lake County’s Class B participants saw some mixed results throughout this past week, with the Mission Lady Bulldogs continuing to soar. Here’s a look at some of the results from Arlee and Mission basketball.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO
Former Polson standout Wilson makes strides as Tech quarterback
It was a storybook season for the Montana Tech University football team. A record 12 wins. A first conference championship since 2016. However, it came up just short of the ultimate prize: a national championship. While the Orediggers struggled to stop the College of Idaho in the National Association of …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Cox, Burke hit major milestones in exciting week for Charlo, Two Eagle River
Charlo and Two Eagle River were back with some exciting scores and some positive results. From this past week, here’s a check on some of the District 14C hoops.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Ronan, Polson stay competitive as divisional slate continues
Another exciting week of Northwest A basketball saw the Polson and Ronan basketball teams take on some tough opponents, drawing some equally tough results. It was a difficult slate of games for both the boys and girls as all four Class A Lake County teams try to stay competitive throughout …
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LaFrombois's 42 points highlight Mission, Arlee basketball slate
Mission and Arlee continue to fight for wins across a tough district 6B and 7B slate, respectively. It was a positive weekend for Mission but less rewarding for Arlee.
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Ronan shines in Missoula after packed wrestling weekend for Lake County
Wrestling was alive all across Lake County, with Ronan being the most successful school of the bunch. With many invites and even one of the largest wrestling events in the state, a lot of wrestlers had the chance to bring their team glory. Here is what each school accomplished this …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Ronan rallies after Browning team refused service
Owners of the Ronan McDonald’s claimed there was an “unfortunate misunderstanding” when an employee of their restaurant was caught on video refusing service to the Browning High School wrestling team. The wrestlers were headed to Missoula to attend the annual Rocky Mountain Classic Jug Beck wrestling tournament.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Ronan rallies after Browning team refused service
Owners of the Ronan McDonald’s claimed there was an “unfortunate misunderstanding” when an employee of their restaurant was caught on video refusing service to the Browning High School wrestling team. The wrestlers were headed to Missoula to attend the annual Rocky Mountain Classic Jug Beck wrestling tournament.
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Taylor-Jefferson hits 500th career point in split Polson doubleheader
On a historic night in Linderman Gym, the Polson Pirates took on the Hamilton Broncs. It was a mixed result at home, where the girls were willed to victory by junior Rylee Taylor-Jefferson on a night where she notched her 500th career point. “The momentum is gonna be great just …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Arlee, Mission split rivalry doubleheader
Lake County’s premier Class B rivalry took to the hardwood at Arlee High School when the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs took on the Warriors and the Scarlets. A raucous Arlee gym was filled with a strong Mission contingent as both teams battled. As the crowd roared on throughout the night, …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Ronan shines at home wrestling tourney
It was a triumphant weekend for Ronan wrestling, as multiple wrestlers in different weight classes emerged victorious in one of the largest tournaments of the season. Even better for the Chiefs, it was all at home.
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Charlo, Two Eagle take road wins in tough Class C gauntlet
Charlo and Two Eagle River boys and girls took on multiple tough Class C opponents. Here's a look at the scores from those match-ups:
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Ronan Wrestling takes 'Battle for the Paddle'
It was a packed house on Jan. 3 at Ronan High School when Ronan and Polson wrestling dueled in the Battle for the Paddle. With cheers for this rivalry abundant, the home team prevailed. It was a full sweep from Ronan as well, with the girls taking the win 48-30 …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Polson boys, girls drop doubleheader against Beaverhead County
Polson was the lone Class A school this past week to have games starting the new year. Both the boys and girls dropped their games Saturday night against Beaverhead County in Dillon. The girls fell 61-33 and the boys dropped their game 64-36.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Two Eagle River, Charlo make mostly positive start to new year
Charlo and Two Eagle River started the year off with some impressive performances. It was a mostly positive start for Lake County’s two Class C schools. The Eagles invited the Victor Pirates up north for an 85-38 drubbing that saw some major milestones hit.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Mission, Arlee basketball start 2026 with mixed results
Mission and Arlee basketball were back up with Class B basketball action. With multiple games going on, here’s what the first week of the new year looked like for these Lake County squads.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Haggard shines In Native All-American Game
In the midday hours on a cold Sunday in Minneapolis, Minn., the U.S. Bank Stadium sidelines were not filled with members of the National Football League’s Minnesota Vikings. It was scattered with athletes representing Indigenous tribes across the United States. One of those athletes was senior Polson standout and Confederated …
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