Courtney and Ashley Ferda, soon to be reunited at the University of Montana, are cousins, celebrated athletes and household names in Whitefish.
And they’re best friends.
Cat-Dog Smoker dates back to 1975
A Boxing Rivalry Steeped in Tradition
The crowd gathers around a ring in the outfield of Memorial Field in Whitefisht o watch William Joubert and Nicholas Donovan box. - Lido Vizzutti/Flathead Beacon
Click here for more photos from the 2008 Cat/Dog Smoker.
Click here to watch an audio slide show of last year's smoker.
WHITEFISH – They have nicknames like Elk Slayer, Raider and Hurricane. What they lack in formal boxing training they make up for in unyielding tenacity, youthful vigor and relentless haymakers.
For these high school scrappers, there are no bad punches, just missed punches.
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For these high school scrappers, there are no bad punches, just missed punches.
Whitefish Boys Undefeated
Boys Tennis’ Cold Road to State
Renzo Caimi, Whitefish High School's number one singles player, returns the ball during a practice match with Matt Harris at Wthiefish tennis practice. - Lido Vizzutti/Flathead Beacon
WHITEFISH – Accustomed to the warm climate of coastal Chile, Renzo Caimi is beginning to understand the fickle, if not freezing, nature of high school tennis in Montana.
Caimi, a Chilean exchange student at Whitefish High School who was once ranked No. 3 nationally in junior tennis in his home country, has battled frigid temperatures this spring en route to an unblemished season record for the Bulldogs’ boys tennis team. Aside from the weather, he has rarely been challenged, consistently shutting out opponents.
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Caimi, a Chilean exchange student at Whitefish High School who was once ranked No. 3 nationally in junior tennis in his home country, has battled frigid temperatures this spring en route to an unblemished season record for the Bulldogs’ boys tennis team. Aside from the weather, he has rarely been challenged, consistently shutting out opponents.
high schools gear up for season
Final Lap for Senior Track Champs
Whitefish High School junior Ariel Ducote warms up with the track team in the school's gymnasium before practice. - Lido Vizzutti/Flathead Beacon
WHITEFISH – When Courtney Ferda took her track skills to the University of Montana last year, she left behind more than her legacy to inspire the Whitefish High School track and field team.
She left her cousin, Ashley, too.
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She left her cousin, Ashley, too.
Closson Finishes UM Basketball Career
Whitefish Standout’s Last Dance
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Last week, Lady Griz forward Johanna Closson had one focus: moving past the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament. But, after losing to Vanderbilt in the final game of her college career, she’s free to begin planning for another “big dance” – her wedding party.
“We’ve just kind of been waiting until basketball was over to set a date or plan, so that I wouldn’t be as busy or distracted,” Closson said.
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“We’ve just kind of been waiting until basketball was over to set a date or plan, so that I wouldn’t be as busy or distracted,” Closson said.
Osweiler, Fierro Tower Above the Rest
Best of Preps: Basketball, Wrestling & Swimming
Brock Osweiler - Lido Vizzutti/Flathead Beacon
Click here for slide show of the Beacon’s best of preps picks.
These are Flathead County’s high school all-star basketball teams, as chosen by the Beacon. We’ve ignored class distinctions and conference limitations to round up what we feel would be the best squads to match up against any other all-star teams in the state. There’s a lot of talent in this county – if such a county vs. county tournament were to ever be played, we like our chances.
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Northwest A Divisional Tournament
Whitefish Edges Columbia Falls, Heads to State
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In an intense rivalry game with a state tournament berth on the line, the Whitefish and Columbia Falls boys basketball teams put on the show many people expected, with the Bulldogs edging the Wildcats 68-66 in Monday night’s challenge game.
Whitefish, along with Northwest A champion Ronan, will play in the Class A state tournament, held Feb. 28 through March 1 in Billings. Columbia Falls’ season is over.
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Whitefish, along with Northwest A champion Ronan, will play in the Class A state tournament, held Feb. 28 through March 1 in Billings. Columbia Falls’ season is over.
Northwest A Divisional Tournament
Senior Star Leads Ronan Past Whitefish in Championship
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Ronan's Jordan St. Clair and Moss Tanner celebrate afther their 60-53 victory over Whitefish. Tanner finished the game with 23 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks. - Lido Vizzutti/Flathead Beacon |
Click here to see images from Thursday's round one.Click here to see images from Friday's semifinals.Click here for images from Saturday's Championships.The story of the Northwest A boys divisional championship game, and perhaps the entire tournament, was Ronan star Moss Tanner, who led his No. 3 Chiefs to a 60-53 victory over the No. 4 Whitefish Bulldogs on Saturday night.
The 6-foot-2 senior guard did everything for the Chiefs, harassing the Bulldogs on defense, breaking them down on offense and finding a variety of ways to score throughout the game. He finished with 23 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks. He averaged 23 points per game for the tournament.
Full Coverage: Northwest A Divisionals Game Center
