Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Mike Moore

Chiefs break 18-year playoff drought with win at Big Timber

It’s been a long time coming for the Ronan Chiefs (7-2) to pick up a win in postseason play. That all changed Saturday afternoon, when the 10th-ranked Chiefs registered their first playoff win since 1993 after racking up a total of 545 yards on the ground to defeat Big Timber in the opening round of th...

Polson boys finish 2nd at state

WHITEFISH – The Polson Pirates soccer team may not have won the State A championship against Whitefish on Saturday, but head coach Jess Kittle and his boys have a lot to be proud of. Polson ended its season with a 3-0 loss to Whitefish on Saturday at Smiths Field, but Polson had an impressive six All-C...

Children dress up for Harvest Fest

To say Harvest Fest at K. William Harvey Elementary was a big success would be an understatement. More than 500 parents and children came out Thursday evening with creepy crawly costumes, colorful wigs and other Halloween costumes to play games for tasty prizes and celebrate the fall season at the annual eve...

Stacey's Addition: Pablo boy to get home remodel for improved care

When Stacey Stalheim was born, doctors told his mother he only had six months to live. In June, he celebrated his seventh birthday. Stacey has defied the odds since birth and seems to be in good health despite his medical condition. Mother Nicole Miller recalls warning signs that something was not righ...

Polson boys headed to state

The Pirate boys’ soccer team is headed to the ultimate competition after making three penalty kicks against Hamilton on Saturday to earn a spot in the State A title game against Whitefish this Saturday. Both teams scored early in the game, as James Larson scored for the Pirates at the two-minute mar...

Pirates win a pair

The Polson Pirate volleyball team continues to make big strides in an already successful season after beating Dillon, 3-1, on the road and Stevensville at home, 3-2. At Dillon, Shalaina Duford led the Pirates to the big win after collecting 44 assists, 26 digs and a pair of aces. Teammate Ashley Johnson a...

Maidens lose 3 in tough week

RONAN – The Maidens continue to struggle as they fell to Mission, Arlee and Deer Lodge this week. On Tuesday, the Maidens hosted Mission, where the Bulldogs swept Ronan 3-0 in 25-13, 25-13, 25-20. Alaina Madsen led the Maidens with six kills and two blocks, while Ashleigh Lynch added eight digs and ...

Tested: Charlo falls to Superior, Arlee

Charlo volleyball head coach Sheryl Kain knew her team would be thoroughly tested last week as they wrapped up their regular season. Charlo’s first test came with No. 1 ranked Superior on the road, where the Lady Vikings fell 3-1. On Saturday, Charlo faced their second road test at Arlee, where the ...

Right on pace: Charlo football looks strong heading into playoffs

CHARLO – The Charlo Vikings are hitting their stride at the perfect time as they head into the first round of playoffs this week against Absarokee. Last week, the Vikings had little time to prepare, as a shortened school allowed a mid-week game against Seeley Swan at home on Wednesday. The Vikings expl...

Pirates finish regular season 8-0

BROWNING – The fourth-ranked Polson Pirates are firing on all cylinders as they head into postseason play after downing Browning 40-0 at Browning on Friday. The win brought the Pirates to a perfect 8-0 on the season. Backup quarterback Will Davey stepped up to complete a pair of passes for 13 yards ...


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