Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Mike Moore

Heart Breakers down Maidens on road

MISSOULA – The Loyola Heart Breakers proved why they’re one of the premier basketball teams in the state, cruising to an easy win over the rising Ronan Maidens last week, winning 62-25. “Loyola is in the top five in the state, and it was tough to hang with them,” head coach Clayton...

Lady Pirates split with Frenchtown

The Polson Lady Pirate hoopsters were handed their first loss of the season last week, falling to 3-1 against the Frenchtown Lady Broncs in a Northwest A game on the road. The Polson girls’ team continues to be led by senior standout Riley Kenney, who has scored in the double digits every game this sea...

Pirates improve to 3-1 with win over Broncs

The Polson Pirates ended the calendar year on a high note Thursday evening as they upended Frenchtown 78-64 at home, improving to 3-1 overall. The Pirates had a trio of double-digit scorers as Zach Camel, Tyler Krell and Vince DiGiallonardo paved the way toward the Northwestern A victory. The Broncs jumpe...

Lady Vikings down Noxon, remain unbeaten

NOXON – The Lady Vikings downed Noxon in a battle of undefeated teams, improving Charlo’s record to 2-0 in conference and 6-0 overall heading into the holiday break. The only remaining undefeated team in District 14-C is the Superior Bobcats, who Charlo will play first thing back from the holiday...

Vikings down Two Eagle River, fall to Noxon

The Charlo Vikings had a little business to attend to before heading into the holiday break last week as they defeated Two Eagle River at home before being handed their first loss of the season at Noxon. “We did pretty good against Two Eagle, but we were a little too tired against Noxon,” head...

Ronan FFA donates trees for good cause

RONAN – Students involved with the Ronan Future Farmers of America generally hold a number of fundraisers throughout the school year to help cover travel expenses, but for their most recent fundraiser, they decided give back to the community. During the month of December, the students have been sell...

Firefighters spread Christmas cheer

Red and white lights reflected off snowy pines in the dark of the night as a convoy of Ronan Fire Department vehicles made their way down Eagle Pass Trail to hand deliver presents to 5-year-old Sean Burrafato. Each year, firefighters from Ronan chip in $10 or $20 apiece to buy Christmas presents for a list o...

Selfless success

All Andy Manley focused on this season was taking his North Central University team to the National Championship Tournament. The selfless junior focused on helping his team instead of winning personal awards, which in the end helped him be named to the second-team All-American team earlier this month. &ld...

Polson soccer receives national honors

Jess Kittle and the Polson boys’ soccer program already have many reasons to be proud after placing second against Whitefish at the Class A State Championship a month and a half ago, but recent news from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America was the icing on the cake. Senior keeper Clay Fr...

Ronan gains experience at Holiday Classic

GREAT FALLS – The Ronan Chiefs had a good week after a solid performance at Cascade before taking on some of the state’s finest at the CMR Holiday Classic in Great Falls over the weekend. At Great Falls, Ronan finished 25th out of 43 teams with a final score of 49.5. Chase Rhine went 0-2, but ...


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