Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Mike Moore

Early Exit: Miles City edges Polson in defensive battle

POLSON – In the playoffs, every point a team can scratch up is worth its weight in gold. That proved to be true Saturday for the fourth-ranked Polson Pirate football team, as a failed extra point kick after Vince DiGiallonardo’s 5-yard touchdown early in the first quarter made all the difference....

Chiefs prevail in Baker

BAKER - It can be easy to get distracted when playing on the road during the playoffs. Leaving days before a game, staying in a hotel and fatigue can all play a factor in determining the outcome of a closely contested game. In the past two weeks, the Ronan Chiefs have racked up more than 1,800 miles travelin...

Community Thanksgiving dinner announced

RONAN – It’s that time of year again, when loved ones come together and celebrate all they are thankful for. All community members are welcome to join together for a hearty meal and entertainment during the eighth annual Ronan Community Thanksgiving Dinner, to be held Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p....

Farm fresh: Food day brings healthy eats to area schools

RONAN – As the lunch bell echoed through the halls of Ronan Middle School, so did the rumble of eager children’s bellies as they rushed to the cafeteria to refuel for the rest of the school day. But on Oct. 24, the menu was a little different. Nine schools throughout Montana participated in th...

Kitty control: animal shelters to fix kittens, cats for $5

Overwhelmed: that’s how both Life Savers Animal Rescue and Mission Valley Animal Shelter volunteers are feeling with their current over-abundance of furry, four-legged felines. With both shelters now turning away most cats due to a lack of space, the groups are offering a heck of a deal to combat the l...

Happiest place on earth

RONAN — The Magic of Disney filled the air Friday and Saturday as hundreds of children and their parents celebrated the life and works of visionary Walt Disney. Ronan Middle School students brought Disney’s classics to life in a musical performance written by Ronan Middle School drama teacher Rit...

Maidens end season with loss to Wardens

DEER LODGE — The Maidens were handed a tough loss that ended their season Oct. 24 as Ronan traveled to Deer Lodge to who would be the final team to compete in the District 6-B seeding tournament. The Maidens came out hot, winning the opening two matches 25-22, 27-25, but fell apart soon after, allow...

Strong Finish: Lady Pirates end regular season with 2 wins

The Polson Lady Pirate volleyball team finished its regular season with a pair of wins against Frenchtown and Libby, and the Lady Pirates appear to be on the fast track to a successful run at the Divisional tourney coming up this weekend in Whitefish. On Thursday, Polson swept Frenchtown on the road in 25...

Polson to host Cowboys in quarterfinals

The Polson Pirate football team got a well-deserved bye week after closing out its regular season with a perfect 8-0 record. Polson will be hosting the Custer County Cowboys in a quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Polson Sports Complex at 1 p.m. Ticket prices for the game are $7 per adult ...

Vikings advance with win over Abasarokee

The Charlo Vikings football team got its postseason run off to a good start on Saturday as they hosted No. 10 Abasarokee in a Class C first-round playoff game. The Vikings started hot and rolled to an easy victory, winning big 48-9. With the win, the Vikings improved to 8-2 overall, and will battle it out ag...


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