Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Carrie Pichler

Mission-Charlo wrestler — all heart, brains, brawn Mission-Charlo wrestler — all heart, brains, brawn

Most kids would revel at the chance to talk about being a State champ two years in a row, boasting two consecutive undefeated seasons on the wrestling mats — but not this guy. Jacen Petersen is all about his team.  “It was great watching the team do well,” he said. “It made me...

Vikings continue to dominate Vikings continue to  dominate

  CHARLO – The Vikings finished their regular season play on a high note, crushing their opponents and securing a second in conference season record of 12-6 overall. On Friday, the Vikings brought Hot Springs to their house and sent them away with frowns, toppling the Tigers 66-55. Tristan Sant...

Warriors finish regular season with split Warriors finish regular season with split

PABLO – Arlee’s Warriors ended their regular season play with a split, grabbing a third place finish in conference with a 12-6 overall season record. At Pablo on Friday, the Warriors came away with an 84-62 win over the Eagles, led by Josh Reed’s 26 points. Patrick Big Sam and Aaron Perry e...

Eagles up, down

    MISSOULA – The Two Eagle River School Eagles notched a split in their final two games of the regular season, scoring exactly 62 points in both games. In Missoula on Tuesday, with the help of Eugene Parker’s 13 points, the Eagles garnered a win against Valley Christian, 62-61. ...

Pirates beat Libby, fall to Corvallis

  CORVALLIS — The Pirates grabbed a split, playing in two tight games throughout last week. Tuesday brought the Pirates to Corvallis to face the Blue Devils. Though the Pirates outscored Corvallis in two of the four quarters, a win was just out of reach for Polson as they fell 60-68. Andrew Wel...

Chiefs in sore spot

  RONAN – The Chiefs took a few dives in their last week of regular season play. Tuesday the Chiefs played a make-up game against Deer Lodge at home, where the Wardens squeaked by the Chiefs in a disappointing 47-48 loss. Kollin Wroblewski led the Chiefs with 16 points. On Thursday, Ronan ho...

Fierce competition: Scarlets, Lady Vikings face off Fierce competition: Scarlets, Lady Vikings face off

In possibly one of the most extreme games of the season, district 14 C number-one seeded Scarlets faced off against number two’s Lady Vikings Saturday night. In Arlee, the bleachers were full of cheering fans from both Arlee and Charlo, and the sidelines were packed as Arlee hosted senior night. Wit...

Lady Pirates stumble

POLSON – The Lady Pirates have been toughing it out with only one week left of regular season play. At home on Tuesday, Polson fell to Corvallis 31-42. The Lady Pirates were led by Skyla Krantz and Nichole Lake, each scoring six points. In Libby on Saturday, Polson took a hit from the Lady Loggers w...

Maidens grab one for three

  DEER LODGE – The Maidens picked up a win out of the three games played this last week of regular season games. On Tuesday the Maidens traveled to Deer Lodge to make up a game that had previously been canceled due to weather. The Maidens lost 33-67 to the Lady Wardens. Alaina Madsen and Lee Ca...

Lady Eagles finish up

  MISSOULA – The Lady Eagles finish their regular season with a couple of losses that bring their season record to a final 2-16. In Missoula on Tuesday, the Lady Eagles took a fall against Valley Christian, 25-56. Misty Mendoza led her team with six points. Friday the Lady Eagles hosted Arle...


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