A blog about sports in Montana, with an emphasis on Flathead Valley High Schools.
The Whitefish Mountain Resort Freestyle ski and snowboard team was busy showcasing its talents amid the festivities of last weekend's Whitefish Winter Carnival.
The talented crew earned a total of six top three-places in the rail jam competitions at the second Night Riders Park Series of the winter on Saturday. This team has several talented members who are rising on the freestyle competition circuit.
Here's the rundown from last weekend from Riley Polumbus at Big Mountain:
The rail jam featured two half hour “jam sessions,” one for each snowboarder and skier. The format of the jam was to hit as many features as possible in the allotted time. Competitors were judged on difficulty, skill and variety by a panel of three judges.
The Whitefish Mountain Resort Freestyle team once again took home numerous podium finishes with Dylan Schneider and Jack Lam (1st & 2nd Grom Ski), Maggie Voisin (1st, Women Ski), Kyle Thomsen (3rd, Mens Amateur Board), Parkin Costain (3rd, Open Ski) and Cole Maxwell (2nd, Open Snowboard).
The finale of the Night Riders Series takes place Saturday, Feb. 11 with a slopestyle event. Points are awarded at each event and there is a $1,200 cash purse for the overall series winners in the Open class.
The talented crew earned a total of six top three-places in the rail jam competitions at the second Night Riders Park Series of the winter on Saturday. This team has several talented members who are rising on the freestyle competition circuit.
Here's the rundown from last weekend from Riley Polumbus at Big Mountain:
The rail jam featured two half hour “jam sessions,” one for each snowboarder and skier. The format of the jam was to hit as many features as possible in the allotted time. Competitors were judged on difficulty, skill and variety by a panel of three judges.
The Whitefish Mountain Resort Freestyle team once again took home numerous podium finishes with Dylan Schneider and Jack Lam (1st & 2nd Grom Ski), Maggie Voisin (1st, Women Ski), Kyle Thomsen (3rd, Mens Amateur Board), Parkin Costain (3rd, Open Ski) and Cole Maxwell (2nd, Open Snowboard).
The finale of the Night Riders Series takes place Saturday, Feb. 11 with a slopestyle event. Points are awarded at each event and there is a $1,200 cash purse for the overall series winners in the Open class.
Complete Results:
Open Ski:
1 - Tyler Thorson
2 - Dustin Moran
3 - Parkin Costain*
Open Board
1 - Mitch Dove
2- Cole Maxwell*
3 - Jon Orthmeyer
Amateur Ski
1 - Shane Thorson
2 - Pascal Jessat
3 - Blake Sharpe
Amateur Board
1 - Sam Vitek
2 - Hunter Thorson
3 - Kyle Thomsen*
Grom Ski
1 - Dylan Schneider*
2 - Jack Lam*
3 - Gates Gilman
Grom Board
1 - Parker McWhirther
2 - Cody Devall
3 - Ryan Thomsen
Women Ski:
1 - Maggie Voisin*
2 - Tatum Skye
* WMR Freestyle Team member
Comments (1) TotalLast month’s issue of Freeskier Magazine featured a great profile of Whitefish freeskier Adam Delorme, titled “Invisible Skier.”
Delorme moved to Whitefish when he was 9 years old and grew up on Big Mountain. He’s now sponsored and appearing in some pretty epic film segments.
The magazine profile goes into Delorme's background in Whitefish and explores his passion for skiing. The piece also features some great shots from a recent trip to Cooke City.
Delorme moved to Whitefish when he was 9 years old and grew up on Big Mountain. He’s now sponsored and appearing in some pretty epic film segments.
The magazine profile goes into Delorme's background in Whitefish and explores his passion for skiing. The piece also features some great shots from a recent trip to Cooke City.
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| Columbia Falls' Austin Barth. File photo - Lido Vizzutti/Flathead Beacon |
Montana State University signed three in-state high school football players to scholarships on Wednesday and two are familiar faces in the Flathead Valley – Columbia Falls’ Austin Barth and Polson’s Vince DiGiallonardo.
Montana State and Montana announced their 2012 recruiting classes on National Signing Day, when universities can officially sign recruits. The Bobcats added only two in-state players with scholarships this year. The Grizzlies added seven, but none were from the Flathead Valley.
Barth and DiGiallonardo were two of the first Bobcat additions, signing letters of intent early in the morning. The Bobcats also picked up Frenchtown's Jackson Mahlum. Montana State head coach Rob Ash has some very nice things to say about our local talent, especially Barth, who he described as a top player in this year's recruiting class.
"Austin was the leader of the pack in our recruiting this year," Ash said in a statement. "He committed last spring, so he's been a Bobcat for almost a whole year now. He's an outstanding talent as a quarterback, has a big arm, and is very poised. He's an outstanding basketball player and is very athletic for his size."
Ash had similar praise for DiGiallonardo.
"Vince is an extremely versatile and talented athlete who can play any of a number of positions," Ash said. "We recruited him as a free safety, and think he'll be a very heady, smart, diverse athlete back there. He could also help us on special teams in the return game."
Bigfork’s Cody Dopps and Dillon Fraley also recently accepted preferred walk-on offers from the Bobcats.
Click here to view the list of MSU's scholarship players in this year's recruiting class.
The Grizzlies signed seven Montana players to scholarships. Here’s the full list of Montana’s recruiting class, while the in-state signees are listed below. The Flathead chapter of the Grizzly Scholarship Association is hosting its annual Grizzly Football Social at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell tomorrow. It begins at 5:30 p.m.
“I like this class," Grizzly Head Coach Robin Pflugrad said in a statement following Signing Day. "It is an excellent class in terms of speed – overall speed at each and every position. I think it’s an excellent class in growth potential. All of the linemen we signed are three-sport athletes, and they are hovering around 6-5, 260. To remain around 260 and run track and play basketball is an impressive feat.”
Montana Grizzlies 2012 Recruiting Class
In-state signees
Brady Gustafson, qb, 6-7, 210, West HS, Billings
Bo Harris, dl, 6-3, 260, Fairfield HS
Caleb Kidder, de, 6-5, 240, Capital HS, Helena
Zach Peevey, de, 6-3, 230, Hellgate HS, Missoula
Ben Weyer, ol, 6-4, 275, Bozeman HS
Ryan Burke, wr, 6-4, 195, Central Catholic HS, Billings
Clint LaRowe, ot, 6-5, 250, Miles City
Montana State and Montana announced their 2012 recruiting classes on National Signing Day, when universities can officially sign recruits. The Bobcats added only two in-state players with scholarships this year. The Grizzlies added seven, but none were from the Flathead Valley.
Barth and DiGiallonardo were two of the first Bobcat additions, signing letters of intent early in the morning. The Bobcats also picked up Frenchtown's Jackson Mahlum. Montana State head coach Rob Ash has some very nice things to say about our local talent, especially Barth, who he described as a top player in this year's recruiting class.
"Austin was the leader of the pack in our recruiting this year," Ash said in a statement. "He committed last spring, so he's been a Bobcat for almost a whole year now. He's an outstanding talent as a quarterback, has a big arm, and is very poised. He's an outstanding basketball player and is very athletic for his size."
Ash had similar praise for DiGiallonardo.
"Vince is an extremely versatile and talented athlete who can play any of a number of positions," Ash said. "We recruited him as a free safety, and think he'll be a very heady, smart, diverse athlete back there. He could also help us on special teams in the return game."
Bigfork’s Cody Dopps and Dillon Fraley also recently accepted preferred walk-on offers from the Bobcats.
Click here to view the list of MSU's scholarship players in this year's recruiting class.
The Grizzlies signed seven Montana players to scholarships. Here’s the full list of Montana’s recruiting class, while the in-state signees are listed below. The Flathead chapter of the Grizzly Scholarship Association is hosting its annual Grizzly Football Social at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell tomorrow. It begins at 5:30 p.m.
“I like this class," Grizzly Head Coach Robin Pflugrad said in a statement following Signing Day. "It is an excellent class in terms of speed – overall speed at each and every position. I think it’s an excellent class in growth potential. All of the linemen we signed are three-sport athletes, and they are hovering around 6-5, 260. To remain around 260 and run track and play basketball is an impressive feat.”
Montana Grizzlies 2012 Recruiting Class
In-state signees
Brady Gustafson, qb, 6-7, 210, West HS, Billings
Bo Harris, dl, 6-3, 260, Fairfield HS
Caleb Kidder, de, 6-5, 240, Capital HS, Helena
Zach Peevey, de, 6-3, 230, Hellgate HS, Missoula
Ben Weyer, ol, 6-4, 275, Bozeman HS
Ryan Burke, wr, 6-4, 195, Central Catholic HS, Billings
Clint LaRowe, ot, 6-5, 250, Miles City
Comments (0) TotalBoth Glacier High School basketball teams are ranked in the latest Associated Press polls released Wednesday.
The previously unranked Glacier boys (9-3 overall, 2-2 in Western AA) jumped into the No. 4 spot in Class AA after earning impressive wins over former No. 4 Helena Capital (8-5, 4-1) and Missoula Hellgate (7-5, 2-3) recently. The Wolfpack are currently tied with Flathead (6-6, 2-2) for third place in Western AA.
The Glacier girls, also previously unranked, moved into a tie for No. 5. The Wolfpack (7-4, 2-2) edged Helena Capital (6-7, 2-3) last Friday and lost narrowly in overtime to Helena High (8-4, 4-0) on Saturday. Glacier is currently in third place in Western AA while Flathead (6-6, 1-3) is in sixth.
The two Kalispell schools will play each other at Flathead on Thursday for the first cross-town matchup of the season.
Both Bigfork teams remain ranked high in Class B. The Valkyries (12-2, 5-1) climbed into the No. 4 spot. They have a slight lead in District 7B over Thompson Falls (7-7, 4-1). The Vikings (12-2, 6-0) also moved up one spot and are now No. 4. The boys lead District 7B by one game over Troy (10-3, 5-1).
Class A’s defending champ, Columbia Falls, remains ranked fifth. The Wildcats (10-3, 5-0) lead Northwestern A with Whitefish (7-6, 3-1) trailing in second and Polson (6-6, 2-2) in third.
The Polson girls are fifth in Class A. The Lady Pirates (9-3, 3-1) are second in Northwestern A behind top-ranked Frenchtown (11-1, 5-0).
The previously unranked Glacier boys (9-3 overall, 2-2 in Western AA) jumped into the No. 4 spot in Class AA after earning impressive wins over former No. 4 Helena Capital (8-5, 4-1) and Missoula Hellgate (7-5, 2-3) recently. The Wolfpack are currently tied with Flathead (6-6, 2-2) for third place in Western AA.
The Glacier girls, also previously unranked, moved into a tie for No. 5. The Wolfpack (7-4, 2-2) edged Helena Capital (6-7, 2-3) last Friday and lost narrowly in overtime to Helena High (8-4, 4-0) on Saturday. Glacier is currently in third place in Western AA while Flathead (6-6, 1-3) is in sixth.
The two Kalispell schools will play each other at Flathead on Thursday for the first cross-town matchup of the season.
Both Bigfork teams remain ranked high in Class B. The Valkyries (12-2, 5-1) climbed into the No. 4 spot. They have a slight lead in District 7B over Thompson Falls (7-7, 4-1). The Vikings (12-2, 6-0) also moved up one spot and are now No. 4. The boys lead District 7B by one game over Troy (10-3, 5-1).
Class A’s defending champ, Columbia Falls, remains ranked fifth. The Wildcats (10-3, 5-0) lead Northwestern A with Whitefish (7-6, 3-1) trailing in second and Polson (6-6, 2-2) in third.
The Polson girls are fifth in Class A. The Lady Pirates (9-3, 3-1) are second in Northwestern A behind top-ranked Frenchtown (11-1, 5-0).
Associated Press Montana High School Basketball Polls
Boys
Class AA
1. Billings West (10) 11-1
2. Billings Skyview 10-3
3. Bozeman 10-3
4. Glacier 9-3
5. Helena Capital 8-5
Others receiving votes: Billings Senior 14. Butte 7. Kalispell Flathead 6.
Class A
1. Browning (9) 13-1
2. Stevensville (1) 12-1
3. Dillon 11-2
4. Livingston 11-2
5. Columbia Falls 10-3
Others receiving votes: Sidney 24. Laurel 19.
Class B
1. Manhattan (9) 14-0
2. Malta (1) 13-1
3. Fairfield (1) 12-2
4. Bigfork 12-2
5. Shepherd 12-2
6. Lodge Grass 11-3
7. Wolf Point 11-3
8. Forsyth 11-3
9. Florence-Carlton 12-2
10. Choteau 12-2
Others receiving votes: Whitehall 4. Troy 2. Red Lodge 2.
Class C
1. Plenty Coups (7) 13-1
2. St. Labre (3) 13-1
3. Highwood 13-1
4. Twin Bridges (1) 12-2
5. Culbertson 12-2
6. Drummond 12-1
7. Fairview 12-2
8. Scobey-Opheim 12-2
9. Melstone 12-2
T10.Roy-Winifred 10-2
T10.Big Sandy 10-3
Others receiving votes: Stanford-Geyser 6. Stanford 4. Lincoln 3. Dutton-Brady 2. Broadview-Lavina 2. Manhattan Christian 1.
Girls
Class AA
1. Bozeman (11) 12-0
2. Missoula Sentinel 10-2
3. Helena 9-4
4. Great Falls Russell 10-3
T5. Glacier 8-4
T5. Billings West 7-5
Others receiving votes: Billings Skyview 6. Butte 6. Great Falls 6.
Class A
1. Frenchtown (11) 11-1
2. Butte Central 10-3
3. Stevensville 9-3
4. Billings Central 8-3
5. Polson 10-4
Others receiving votes: Anaconda 13. Laurel 8.
Class B
1. Fairfield (10) 14-0
2. Townsend 14-0
3. Malta (1) 13-1
4. Bigfork 12-2
5. Shepherd 11-3
6. Missoula Loyola 10-4
T7. Broadus 10-4
T7. Baker 11-3
9. Choteau 10-4
T10.Plentywood 11-3
T10.Three Forks 9-4
Others receiving votes: Columbus 10. Lodge Grass 9. Florence 7. Huntley Project 3.
Class C
1. Harlowton-Ryegate (7) 14-0
2. Fairview (2) 14-0
3. Box Elder (1) 14-0
4. Drummond 13-0
5. Twin Bridges (1) 13-1
6. Superior 13-0
T7. Chester-Joplin-Inverness 14-1
T7. WinnettTGrass Range 12-1
9. Belt 13-1
10. Culbertson 12-2
Others receiving votes: Scobey-Opheim 3. Ennis 2. Seeley-Swan 2. Wibaux 1.
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| Bigfork's Cody Dopps. - File photo Lido Vizzutti/Flathead Beacon |
Bigfork High School seniors Cody Dopps and Dillon Fraley have accepted preferred walk-on offers from Montana State University to play football for the Bobcats next year, Bigfork head coach Todd Emslie confirmed on Tuesday.
The pair of all-state Vikings committed to MSU after making recruiting trips to Bozeman last weekend, Emslie said.
Universities will announce this year’s football signing classes tomorrow on National Signing Day.
Dopps, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound running back, had a remarkable senior season this fall, tallying 2,025 all-purpose yards and 25 TDs. Fraley, a 6-5, 230-pound defensive end and tackle, was named all-state in Class B along with Dopps. The duo, along with three other seniors who earned all-state this year, helped the Vikings win the first state championship in school history in 2010. Bigfork won District 7B again this year, going undefeated in conference, and returned to the state quarterfinals before finishing with an 8-2 record.
“It’s good for the program. It’s good for football in the west. It’s good for them,” Emslie said of the boys’ college signings. “(Montana State) didn’t have a lot of scholarships this year and they really wanted to have these two. It’s a great thing for them.”
Emslie said a few other seniors are still deciding about college plans.
Dopps and Fraley will join a Montana State roster that already has a good crop of Flathead Valley talent. Columbia Falls senior Austin Barth has already accepted a scholarship to play next year. Libby’s Joel Fuller was a starting safety this season as a junior. Bigfork’s Donald Tudahl was a sophomore tight end last season and Glacier’s Joel Horn was a freshman lineman.
MSU sixth-year head coach Rob Ash said in a statement he hopes to sign around a dozen players on Wednesday.
“I’m very excited,” Ash said of his potential 2012 recruiting class. “We had to have quality because we just didn’t have many scholarships to offer. So we focused in on a few quality players, and we were able to convert an extremely high percentage of official visits to commitments. That was the key to this class, to identify the top players at positions where we had needs, and make sure we signed those guys.”
“We only focused on the areas where we had needs, so we really able to be selective and settle in on the very best prospects," he added.
MSU plans to post signings on www.msubobcats.com as the letters-of-intent arrive on Wednesday.
The Associated Press reported today that Columbia Falls defensive end Jacob Babcock has signed with Carroll College.
The pair of all-state Vikings committed to MSU after making recruiting trips to Bozeman last weekend, Emslie said.
Universities will announce this year’s football signing classes tomorrow on National Signing Day.
Dopps, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound running back, had a remarkable senior season this fall, tallying 2,025 all-purpose yards and 25 TDs. Fraley, a 6-5, 230-pound defensive end and tackle, was named all-state in Class B along with Dopps. The duo, along with three other seniors who earned all-state this year, helped the Vikings win the first state championship in school history in 2010. Bigfork won District 7B again this year, going undefeated in conference, and returned to the state quarterfinals before finishing with an 8-2 record.
“It’s good for the program. It’s good for football in the west. It’s good for them,” Emslie said of the boys’ college signings. “(Montana State) didn’t have a lot of scholarships this year and they really wanted to have these two. It’s a great thing for them.”
Emslie said a few other seniors are still deciding about college plans.
Dopps and Fraley will join a Montana State roster that already has a good crop of Flathead Valley talent. Columbia Falls senior Austin Barth has already accepted a scholarship to play next year. Libby’s Joel Fuller was a starting safety this season as a junior. Bigfork’s Donald Tudahl was a sophomore tight end last season and Glacier’s Joel Horn was a freshman lineman.
MSU sixth-year head coach Rob Ash said in a statement he hopes to sign around a dozen players on Wednesday.
“I’m very excited,” Ash said of his potential 2012 recruiting class. “We had to have quality because we just didn’t have many scholarships to offer. So we focused in on a few quality players, and we were able to convert an extremely high percentage of official visits to commitments. That was the key to this class, to identify the top players at positions where we had needs, and make sure we signed those guys.”
“We only focused on the areas where we had needs, so we really able to be selective and settle in on the very best prospects," he added.
MSU plans to post signings on www.msubobcats.com as the letters-of-intent arrive on Wednesday.
The Associated Press reported today that Columbia Falls defensive end Jacob Babcock has signed with Carroll College.
Comments (0) TotalBoth Kalispell and Whitefish have upcoming Hall of Fame induction ceremonies recognizing former standout athletes and coaches and longtime supporters of high school athletics.
The Legends Wall of Fame is adding five new members at halftime of Thursday’s cross-town basketball game between Glacier and Flathead.
The latest class of inductees includes Jamison Banna, Mark Gilman, Bob Raeth, Alice Ritzman and Scott Zanon. Click here for complete bios of each inductee. The ceremony will be held during halftime of the girls basketball game at Flathead High School.The game begins at 6 p.m. and is followed by the boys game.
Whitefish High School is inducting its own group of new hall of famers during the Whitefish-Columbia Falls basketball games on Feb. 11.
Johanna Closson, John Fleming, William H. Hileman and Krista Kuchenbrod Schulz will be honored after the conclusion of the girls basketball game, which begins at 5:30 p.m. A reception will follow the games at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course. Here’s bios for the newest members of the Whitefish Hall of Fame.
Glacier High honored this year’s Wall of Fame inductees from the class of 2011 on Dec. 22. The group of 16 included Joel Horn, Patty Hughes, Quinn Maroney, Boyce Ballard, Draylen Askvig, Rachel Cutler, Bryan Chery, Brittany Franklin, Trey Griffith, Cami Mathison, Liana Bates, Kendra Bouley, Brandon Simpson, Clayton McDougall and Caroline Houser.
Columbia Falls and Bigfork vote on Hall of Fame inductees in the spring.
The Legends Wall of Fame is adding five new members at halftime of Thursday’s cross-town basketball game between Glacier and Flathead.
The latest class of inductees includes Jamison Banna, Mark Gilman, Bob Raeth, Alice Ritzman and Scott Zanon. Click here for complete bios of each inductee. The ceremony will be held during halftime of the girls basketball game at Flathead High School.The game begins at 6 p.m. and is followed by the boys game.
Whitefish High School is inducting its own group of new hall of famers during the Whitefish-Columbia Falls basketball games on Feb. 11.
Johanna Closson, John Fleming, William H. Hileman and Krista Kuchenbrod Schulz will be honored after the conclusion of the girls basketball game, which begins at 5:30 p.m. A reception will follow the games at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course. Here’s bios for the newest members of the Whitefish Hall of Fame.
Glacier High honored this year’s Wall of Fame inductees from the class of 2011 on Dec. 22. The group of 16 included Joel Horn, Patty Hughes, Quinn Maroney, Boyce Ballard, Draylen Askvig, Rachel Cutler, Bryan Chery, Brittany Franklin, Trey Griffith, Cami Mathison, Liana Bates, Kendra Bouley, Brandon Simpson, Clayton McDougall and Caroline Houser.
Columbia Falls and Bigfork vote on Hall of Fame inductees in the spring.
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The ski teams from Blacktail Mountain and Whitefish Mountain Resort had successful trips to Big Sky Resort recently.
The teams competed in a two-day giant slalom event that featured over 180 Montana racers, ages 6 to 13.
The Blacktail team came away with a handful of top 10 finishes. Jacques Eve placed third 3rd in the J4 race. Sheldon Woldstad came away with third and fourth place trophies in the J3 division events. Camas Rinehart took 7th in J5 competition while Rayce Neill was on his heals, earning 9th and 8th place finishes throughout the two days.
In the competitive girls division, Savannah Metzler took 8th in J5 competition. Fellow team member Morgan Kelly competed strongly both days in the 11 & 12 (J4) age group.
Whitefish had a strong contingent of ski racers, too.
Podium finishes for the Whitefish team included: Gardner Dominick with two 1st place finishes in the 7-8 year old boys group; Marina Kramer with a 3rd place in 7-8 year old girls; Colter Upton with two 3rd place finishes in 9-10 year old boys; and Cameron Welch with a 2nd place in 13-14 year old boys.
Liam Nelson finished with a strong 4th place finish on Sunday in the 9-10 year old boys division. Pixie Moore earned a 9th place finish in the 11-12 year old girls bracket. Other racers competing for Whitefish included James Thompson, Stella Eddy, Walt Hollensteiner, Kristin Van Everen, Caroline LeCompte and Story Crossett.
The teams competed in a two-day giant slalom event that featured over 180 Montana racers, ages 6 to 13.
The Blacktail team came away with a handful of top 10 finishes. Jacques Eve placed third 3rd in the J4 race. Sheldon Woldstad came away with third and fourth place trophies in the J3 division events. Camas Rinehart took 7th in J5 competition while Rayce Neill was on his heals, earning 9th and 8th place finishes throughout the two days.
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Blacktail Mountain Race Team. |
In the competitive girls division, Savannah Metzler took 8th in J5 competition. Fellow team member Morgan Kelly competed strongly both days in the 11 & 12 (J4) age group.
Whitefish had a strong contingent of ski racers, too.
Podium finishes for the Whitefish team included: Gardner Dominick with two 1st place finishes in the 7-8 year old boys group; Marina Kramer with a 3rd place in 7-8 year old girls; Colter Upton with two 3rd place finishes in 9-10 year old boys; and Cameron Welch with a 2nd place in 13-14 year old boys.
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Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Team. |
Liam Nelson finished with a strong 4th place finish on Sunday in the 9-10 year old boys division. Pixie Moore earned a 9th place finish in the 11-12 year old girls bracket. Other racers competing for Whitefish included James Thompson, Stella Eddy, Walt Hollensteiner, Kristin Van Everen, Caroline LeCompte and Story Crossett.
Comments (0) TotalBetter late than never, here's the latest Associated Press High School Basketball Polls, which were released Wednesday.
The Bigfork squads continue to earn recognition as top teams in Class B. The boys, who escaped with a narrow 50-49 victory over Class A Whitefish last night, are ranked fifth. The Vals, also winners last night, are also fifth.
The Flathead boys held their ground in the fifth spot in Class AA while Glacier fell out of the top five. Next week's crosstown game looks destined to be another classic.
Columbia Falls remains ranked in Class A, tied for fourth.
Here's the complete poll results:
The Bigfork squads continue to earn recognition as top teams in Class B. The boys, who escaped with a narrow 50-49 victory over Class A Whitefish last night, are ranked fifth. The Vals, also winners last night, are also fifth.
The Flathead boys held their ground in the fifth spot in Class AA while Glacier fell out of the top five. Next week's crosstown game looks destined to be another classic.
Columbia Falls remains ranked in Class A, tied for fourth.
Here's the complete poll results:
Boys
Class AA
1. Billings West (10) 9-1
2. Billings Skyview 8-2
3. Bozeman 8-2
4. Helena Capital 7-4
5. Flathead 6-4
Others receiving votes: Glacier 24.
Class A
1. Browning (8) 10-1
2. Dillon 9-2
3. Stevensville (2) 9-1
T4. Livingston 9-2
T4. Columbia Falls 9-3
Others receiving votes: Laurel 39. Sidney 18. Billings Central 7. Butte Central 7.
Class B
1. Fairfield (6) 11-0
2. Manhattan (4) 12-0
3. Malta 11-1
4. Forsyth 10-2
5. Bigfork 11-2
6. Shepherd 10-2
7. Lodge Grass 9-2
8. Wolf Point 9-2
T9. Florence-Carlton 9-2
T9. Choteau 10-2
Others receiving votes: Florence-Carlton 4. Troy 3. Three Forks 2. Plentywood 1. Whitehall 1.
Class C
1. Plenty Coups (5) 11-1
2. St. Labre (3) 10-1
3. Highwood 11-1
4. Twin Bridges 10-2
5. Culbertson 10-2
6. Fairview 10-2
7. Drummond (1) 10-1
8. Scobey-Opheim 10-2
9. Big Sandy 10-2
10. Melstone 10-2
Others receiving votes: Roy-Winifred 13. Stanford-Geyser 11. Lincoln 6. Stanford 5. Ennis 2.
Girls
Class AA
1. Bozeman (10) 10-0
2. Missoula Sentinel 9-1
3. Great Falls Russell 9-2
4. Billings West 7-4
5. Helena 7-4
Others receiving votes: Butte 13. Billings Skyview 7. Glacier 6. Billings Senior 6.
Class A
1. Frenchtown (6) 10-1
2. Stevensville (2) 8-2
3. Butte Central (2) 9-3
4. Billings Central 7-3
5. Polson 9-3
Others receiving votes: Havre 14.
Class B
1. Fairfield (9) 12-0
2. Townsend (1) 12-0
3. Malta 13-0
4. Baker 10-2
5. Bigfork 11-2
6. Lodge Grass 9-4
7. Missoula Loyola 8-4
8. Columbus 8-4
9. Shepherd 9-3
10. Choteau 8-4
Others receiving votes: Three Forks 7. Plentywood 4. Huntley Project 1. Deer Lodge 1. Broadus 1. Manhattan 1.
Class C
1. Harlowton-Ryegate (4) 12-0
2. Fairview (3) 11-0
3. Winnett Grass Range (1) 12-0
4. Twin Bridges (1) 11-1
5. Box Elder (1) 13-0
6. Drummond 11-0
7. Chester-Joplin-Inverness 11-1
8. Superior 11-0
9. Belt 11-1
10. Scobey-Opheim 10-2
Others receiving votes: Culbertson 10. Circle 7. Ennis 5. Geraldine 3. Chinook 2. Park City 2.
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waterman said: "It might mean that some just do not like successful people or accomplishments."
Gabby Johnson said: "New poll out today: A roaring 10 percent of the American people think Congress is doing a good job. Denny Rehberg picked a bad time…
JB said: "Oh, joy…more taxpayer dollars being spent for a worthless circle jerk, to benefit a minority of folks that don’t believe in God."
ponymt said: "I’m not sure why it cut my statement short but the following is the complete sentence.. Additionally, consider how “responsible” society has…