Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Mike Moore

Lady Vikings continue wins

The Charlo Lady Vikings volleyball team continues to play well, downing Noxon 3-1 on the road, followed by a clean sweep against St. Regis at home last week in a pair of 10-C match-ups. Against Noxon, Rachel Hoyt led the Lady Vikings as she picked up 13 kills, 16 digs and nine aces. Deondra Brown added 13...

Maidens lose 2 during homecoming

RONAN – The Ronan Maidens volleyball squad began its homecoming week with a tough battle against the Deer Lodge Wardens on Friday, losing 25-19, 25-17, 25-18. The District 6-B match up tested the Maidens, as the Wardens were able to set up and find weaknesses in Ronan’s defense. Each game was ...

Unbeaten Pirates ward off Bulldogs, 53-32

WHITEFISH – Despite missing senior quarterback Vince DiGiallonardo, who sat out due to injury as a precaution, the Polson Pirate football team was able to continue its winning ways, downing Whitefish 53-32 on the road. Backup quarterback Will Davey helped his team remain perfect at 5-0 during the confe...

Total control: Chiefs handcuff Wardens, 33-0

RONAN – A solid rushing attack and a relentless defensive presence allowed the Chiefs to control the ball from the beginning as they held Deer Lodge scoreless during their homecoming bout, winning 33-0. “Our defense played exceptionally well,” head coach Jim Benn said. “They didn&r...

The search stops here: New hunting and fishing companion websites now available

It’s no secret that Montana has a wealth of outdoor recreation venues to offer those who thrive off of getting lost in the wild, but until recently, many were clueless about where to turn when seeking up-to-date hunting and fishing information. Earlier this spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks team...

Unlawful killing: poaching incidents increase over years

With hunting season in full swing, hunters need to be aware of regulations that come with the sport. Of all the regulations, poaching, or the illegal killing of fish and wildlife, is an ever-growing issue in Montana. According to Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks statistics, poaching grew from about 20 violati...

Fishing a Montana Fall

Fall fishing in Montana isn’t exactly the easiest time to spend a day outdoors, unless you enjoy feeling like a human popsicle, that is. Cloudy, cold, rainy days are on the horizon, but if you enjoy pulling trophy-sized trout out of small streams, this is one season anglers shouldn’t overlook. Th...

Grant proved valuable for RSD

RONAN – Back in 2008, the Ronan School District was the proud recipient of the Safe Schools and Healthy Students Initiative, a competitive, four-year grant that has helped the district implement several new programs to create a better environment for their students. The program is so competitive, that ...

SKC battles high water table, subsequent mold

PABLO – Salish Kootenai College President Luana Ross announced Thursday during a press conference at the Big Knife building on campus that a high water table from high spring precipitation and record runoff has caused major mold growth in the crawl spaces below SKC’s IT building and a few of its ...

Queens of Clubs: Lady Pirates dominate at state golf tourney

The Polson girls’ golf team rallied from being behind seven strokes on Friday to win by 20, claiming their second-ever Class A state championship in Hamilton on Saturday. Head coach Bill Owen said he had a balanced team heading into state, which showed in the results. Polson’s depth also proved t...


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