Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Carrie Pichler

Shooting stars shine on court Shooting stars shine on court

PABLO — Valley schools closed the chapter on the 2013-2014 basketball season but not without a little bit of fun. All-star players took to the court one last time on Tuesday proving not only do they have the skills to compete with the best of the best but also giving the fans what they came for –...

Valley hardwood athletes earn All-State/All-Conference honors Valley hardwood athletes earn All-State/All-Conference honors

MISSION VALLEY — As the first little ripples of spring bring in a new season of high school sports, it’s that time of year to wrap up winter and honor the kids that gave it their all and showed both poise and excellence on the court. Several boys and girls from valley  basketball teams were ...

Spring is in the air as Mission Valley Mariners start practice Spring is in the air as Mission Valley Mariners start practice

  As the last of the winter snow melts with hopes it will be gone for good, the Mission Valley Mariners are warming up their bats and looking for the all hopeful “it” season. After a disappointing loss at Districts last season, the M’s are back in the saddle and aiming to reclaim a ...

Fun first for little guy, gal grapplers Fun first for little guy, gal grapplers

In the world of wrestling, Little Guy Wrestling takes the cake when it comes to heart and perseverance. With boys and girls grades first through middle school, fun comes first while they learn a little bit, too.  Bob Owen knows first-hand the journey these kids make from “little guy” to c...

Pirates finish adventure at State Tournament Pirates finish adventure at State Tournament

The Pirates season ended with a loss in a semi-final game in the consolation bracket at the Montana Class A State Tournament in Great Falls, but not without a fight and a win.  After earning the right to play in the State A Basketball tournament by knocking off Whitefish in the Monday, March 3, chall...

Lady Pirates come up short

KALISPELL – The Lady Pirates grabbed third place at the Northwestern Divisional Tournament, which put them in position to play in the challenge game against Frenchtown on Monday, March 3. Though the Lady Pirates fell to the Lady Broncs 25-45, their spirits remained high as they ended their season. Kael...

Arlee Warriors end season upbeat

HAMILTON – Though the Warriors have ended their season, there’s no head hanging to be found from this determined group of hardwood heroes.  The Warriors finished with a second place trophy at the 14-C District Tournament and then followed with a third place at Divisionals, which put the t...

McArthur all-American collegiate wrestler McArthur all-American collegiate wrestler

RONAN – What does it feel like to be chosen as an All American in the National Junior College Athletic Association wrestling world?  “I don’t know how to describe it, it’s a pretty great feeling,” Cole McArthur of Ronan said about receiving the honors. McArthur placed fi...

Arlee Warriors rally for third Arlee Warriors rally for third

  BUTTE – The Warriors mounted a huge come-back after falling in their first game, grabbing three victories and taking third at the Western C Divisional Tournament in Butte.  In Thursday’s opener the Warriors took a 61-77 loss against Manhattan Christian. Warrior Josh Reed led bot...

Charlo Lady Vikings falter at divisionals Charlo Lady Vikings falter at divisionals

  BUTTE – The Lady Vikings started off on the right foot, securing a spot at the Divisional Tournament after coming out victorious in Florence against 13-C’s Darby on Monday, 45-35. There was no stopping Lady Viking Jordan Ludeman as she scored a game high 29 points. Wednesday the Lady...


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