Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Mike Moore

Ronan city council gets water project update

RONAN – Time is of the essence for the Ronan Water Project noted Billie Lee, Executive Director of the Lake County Community Development Corporation during the regularly scheduled council meeting Monday Sept. 12. Lee said the project must have a ground breaking by October to show Rural Development they...

Born Tough: Mini Bull Finals come to Ronan fairgrounds

Ronan – Wrangling youngsters competed this past weekend in the third annual Montana Miniature Bull Riding Finals and Youth Play day at the Ronan fairgrounds. Throughout the summer, young cowboys and cowgirls have been competing at various rodeos around Montana in hopes of making it to the Northwest Fin...

Polson runners staying strong

KALISPELL – The Polson cross country squad took on a challenging course and even tougher competition Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Flathead Invitational, but both the boys and girls came through with strong performances and encouraging results, head coach Matt Seeley said. The boys varsity group managed...

Maidens fall to Bluehawks

THOMPSON FALLS – The Ronan Maiden volleyball team traveled to Thompson Falls on Saturday, Sept. 10, where they fell 3-0 to the Bluehawks, 26-24, 25-18, 25-12. Payge DeLaurenti finished the matches with 3 aces and 12 digs, while Ashleigh Lynch picked up 7 kills. “The ladies played together the ...

Charlo volleyball squad has good week

CHARLO – The Charlo Lady Vikings volleyball team continues to keep the ball rolling this season after a week of downing opponents. The Lady Vikings swept Noxon 25-15, 25-13, 25-18 before hosting Valley Christian on Thursday. Charlo dismantled Valley Christian 3-0 in a District 10-C match on Thursday...

Polson volleyball takes 2nd at tourney

ANACONDA - The Polson Lady Pirate volleyball team came out strong and played a consistent tournament this past weekend in Anaconda at the Tip Off Tournament. After a full day of competition on Friday, the Lady Pirates ended up 4-6. “We came out strong and ready to defend our last year’s champi...

Park downs Polson girls soccer, 6-2

POLSON – A flat-footed Polson girls soccer team let Park High School’s team build a convincing lead during the first half at Polson on Saturday. Eventually Park High downed Polson 6-2. Annie Venter had three shots, with one goal, while Sarah Howell also finished with one of her three shots findin...

Polson boys edge Park, 1-0

POLSON – James Larson’s second-half goal made all the difference as the Polson boys soccer team defeated Park High School in a non-conference game in Polson on Saturday, 1-0. The Pirates had many opportunities to connect on shots, but bad bounces plagued the team throughout the match. With the wi...

Lincoln edges Charlo late, 50-36

LINCOLN – In a game that went back and fourth throughout it’s entirety, the Lincoln Lynx forced three turnovers in the fourth quarter to pull ahead at the end, winning in a high-scoring match against the Charlo Vikings (1-2), 50-36. Tra Ludeman led the Vikings on offense, carrying the ball 10 tim...

Orange crush: Ronan upends Troy 40-8 on road

TROY – The Ronan Chiefs football program is fitting right into their new Class B home. After derailing Bigfork at home in the season opener, the Chiefs traveled to Troy last week, where they scored early and often, totaling 359 yards on 50 carries to win 40-8. The big win allowed for the entire Ronan t...


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