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Lady Pirates win annual ‘Battle for the Paddle’ against Ronan Lady Pirates win annual ‘Battle for the Paddle’ against Ronan

POLSON — The Polson Pirates met the Ronan Chiefs at home Saturday, Feb. 10. The Chiefs took the lead early and held on for a 44-32 win. “We are proud of those boys and proud of how they represent our school and our community,” said PHS Principal Andy Fors. The Polson Pirate boys basketball team holds a win-loss ratio of two wins to 15 losses. The Lady Pirates took a close win against the Ronan Maidens, 37-36 to win the annual Battle for the Paddle against their cross-county rival. Head Coach Brandie Buckless said, “This has been a growing season for our girls. We have a lot of young girls though, and it’s been a really fun season.”  The g...


Polson boys swim team takes second at state contest

GREAT FALLS — Polson’s swim team came home with 28 medals and the boys team placed second in state for AB schools for the second year in a row. According to head coach Morgan Zimmer, seven individuals made it to finals to bring medals in all events swim, as well as 3 boys relays and 1 girls relay...


Two Eagle boys basketball team secures win against Hot Springs Two Eagle boys basketball team secures win against Hot Springs

PABLO — The Two Eagle River School boys basketball team took the win against Hot Springs on Thursday, Feb. 1, 65 to 53. The gym was filled with families from both teams as well as the smell from the concession stand wafting through the door. Head coach DJ Piapot said,“We are having a good s...


Sports Shorts for Feb. 7, 2024 Sports Shorts for Feb. 7, 2024

Polson Girls Basketball The Polson Lady Pirate basketball team fell Jan. 30 on the road to Bigfork, 21-63. Rylee Taylor-Jefferson was the top scorer with 6 points followed closely by Aleysia Black with 4. The Lady Pirates came away with the win on Saturday, Feb. 3 against the Lady Loggers in Libby. Tayl...


Sports Shorts for Jan. 31, 2024

Polson Girl’s  Basketball POLSON — The Polson Lady Pirates bested the Libby Lady Loggers on Jan. 23 at home 44-38. Polson’s Julia Barnard was top scorer of the night with 10 points followed closely by teammate Rylee Taylor-Jefferson with 9. On Jan. 26 the Lady Pirates fell to the...


Mission basketball teams win two at home Mission basketball teams win two at home

ST. IGNATIUS — Crowds filled the St. Ignatius High School gym to watch the varsity boys and girls basketball teams battle it out against Superior on Friday, Jan. 19. The night started out with the boys on the court who were fighting to get their first win of the season during a game that was consist...


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The Polson Lady Pirates basketball team fell to the Browning Lady Indians, 30-59, in an away game hosted by Browning on Thursday, Jan. 4. Natalie Adams was top scorer for the Lady Pirates with 8 points, followed by Samantha Rensvold who scored 6. McKenna Hanson, Hinkley Moss and Olivia Jore also pitched in 4...


Wrestling results for Polson @ Buzz Lucey (12/16/2023)

120 - Boys: Jayce  Hill (Polson) - 3rd Champ. Round 1 - Jayce  Hill (Polson) received a bye Quarterfinals - Timothy Schmidt (Lincoln County (Eureka)) over Jayce  Hill (Polson) (Fall 1:32) Cons. Round 2 - Jayce  Hill (Polson) received a bye Cons. Round 3 - Jayce  Hill (P...


Lady Pirates lose to Loyola Sacred Heart

News from Ryan Thomas Polson High School POLSON — The Polson Lady Pirates basketball team lost to Loyola Sacred Heart High School in Missoula 20 to 54. Highlights for the Pirates included Moss scoring 100% of her three attempts for a total of 6 points. Rensvold scored 9 points for her 13 attempts ...


Owen Invitational wrestling results

News from Polson Schools 113: Gerardo Alverez (Polson) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Gerardo Alverez (Polson) over Jayden Meyer (Lake City) (Fall 0:34) Quarterfinals - Thomas Dillard (Ronan) over Gerardo Alverez (Polson) (Fall 1:09) Cons. Round 2 - Landon Serevaag (Florence-Carlton) over Gerardo Alver...


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