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Amundson Sports Complex at Plains was all about soccer on Saturday when over 300 children from both Sanders and Mineral counties participated in the Randy Baker Memorial Tournament. Kids from 4-13 years old from Plains, Trout Creek, Thompson Falls, Hot Springs, and Superior competed on several fields at the complex for more than six hours. U6 and U8 kids had their normally scheduled games, but the tournament was designed for the U10 and U13 teams and was done in a round robin format, according t...
The runners of Thompson Falls And Plains took on the grassy Silver Fox Golf course in Polson this past weekend. Running on several small rolling hills with lots of fun hay bales to jump over, the boys team had several close personal bests and new personal bests. Cael Thilmony was only one second away from his personal best with an amazing time of 17 minutes, 45 seconds, earning him sixth place. Weston Block had an impressive performance earning him a time of 19:49, a new personal best for the eighth grader. Tuff Ryder earned himself a personal...
by Skye Hill PLAINS 3, MISSION 2 The Plains Trotters faced the Mission Bulldogs last week at home to win in five sets 19-25, 25-22, 24-26, 25-11, 16-14. In the first set both teams had phenomenal volleys, never letting each other get more than two points ahead until Mission was able to take a serving lead over Plains ending the first set. The second set was much the same with intense volleys only this time it would be the Trotters who would take the serving lead to end the set. The third set...
NOXON 45 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS 19 The Noxon Red Devils traveled to take on the White Sulphur Springs Hornets taking the win 45-19. The Red Devils are now 4-2 for the season and are on the road again this week. Noxon will play in Gardiner at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Their final game of the season will be at home on October 20 when they will play host to Hot Springs. THOMPSON FALLS 14, LOYOLA 33 The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks traveled Friday to go helmet to helmet with the Loyola Rams, falling 14-33. The Blue Hawks started the game off strong with an...
HOT SPRINGS 56, WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS 0 Even the rain couldn't put out the fire the Hot Springs varsity football team had this past weekend in their lightning quick 56-0 win against the White Sulphur Springs Hornets. Not only was this a marvelous win by Hot Springs keeping them undefeated, but coach Jim Lawson had another reason to smile. This was his 100th win as head Savage Heat coach. Hoisted up by his team he smiled as he was carried to the locker room while the community celebrated this mom...
HOT SPRINGS 3, ST. REGIS 0 The Hot Spring Lady Savage Heat took on the St. Regis Tigers last Thursday, winning in three sets 25-13, 28-26, 25-12. Hot Springs' Kara Christensen led with eight aces, while Brooke Jackson set up 13 assists. Out of the Lady Savage Heat's 20 kills, Christensen had the most with six. Libero Callie Cano got a stunning seven digs, with Christensen behind her with six. Christensen also led Hot Springs with blocks, getting an impressive three out of the team's six. HOT...
by Annie Wooden and Skye Hill The Plains Trotters are rising through the ranks of District 7B volleyball. Last week, the Trotters added another win to their record as they took down the Troy Trojans in three straight sets at home on September 26, 25-12, 25-10, 25-16. Game night last Tuesday was the 18th birthday of senior Marissa Young, and the Plains player said the win was the best part of her day. "It felt so good," Young said following the game. "We've been working really hard in practice....
The Plains Horsemen were pumped for their bout against the Arlee Warriors and for a while it looked as though Arlee had met its match as the Horsemen kept pace with them for the first quarter. The Warriors drew first blood halfway through the quarter, but the Horsemen bounced back when quarterback Darren Standeford threw a bullet to wide receiver Aden West to tie things up 6-6. Neither team could get the two-point conversion. It wasn't long into the second quarter when Arlee scored and ran in...
The Clark Fork Soccer U19 girls added two wins to their perfect season last week. They put on an impressive performance against the Whitefish JV girls last Tuesday at home with a 9-2 win, then traveled to Stevensville on Saturday where they won 4-2. So far this season, the Clark Fork girls have scored 54 goals total and have allowed just 10 total of their opponents. Claire Wrobleski leads the team with 18 of the 54 goals. The boys also won at Stevensville on Saturday, 1-0, improving their...
The runners of Thompson Falls took to Whitefish to run on Whitefish Lake Golf Course, taking advantage of the cool cloudy day and the gentle curves of the grassy course. "We moved three eighth graders up this meet to fill out our teams, and they raced quite well! They were ready to compete, and enjoyed joining the high school races," Coach Sarah Naegeli said. "Great times by all, and strong races. Usually changing from 1.5 or 2 miles to the high school 5K is an adjustment, but they never let...
The Plains junior high cross country team cheers on Marina Tulloch as she nears the finish line during the Thompson Falls Invitational last week. Tulloch finished third overall. For more on the week in local sports, see page 9....
The Hot Springs varsity volleyball team lived up to its banner in the school gymnasium - "Cage the Eagles" - and swept the Eagles at the Hot Springs homecoming game Saturday night. The Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat picked up their fourth victory this season by winning all three games against the Two Eagle River School Eagles 25-7, 25-8 and 25-4. "They did a great job. Our starters held the intensity even with our subs in," said Taylor Salmi, head coach for the Savage Heat. "I'm pretty proud of...
THOMPSON FALLS 46, ANACONDA 0 The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks added a win to their helmets, taking down the Anaconda Copperheads 46-0 in the homecoming game Friday for the Hawks. Quickly in the first quarter Bryson LeCoure scored on a massive 30-yard interception for the Blue Hawks, setting the tone for the first half. In the second quarter Anaconda's defense held Thompson at bay to start but LeCoure showed his strong arm with a quick and easy five-yard pass to Max Hannum for another Blue Hawk...
The Thompson Falls Blue Hawk runners had the home advantage last week, hosting 16 schools at River's Bend Golf Course for the Thompson Falls Invitational. River's Bend is known to be a favorite among the coaches and runners due to its soft and gentle racing surface, Thompson Falls coach Sarah Naegeli said. More than 500 runners competed, including both high school and junior high. Blue Hawk Blake Shusterman led the boys, crossing the finish line in 21 minutes, 32 seconds. Tuff Ryder was close...
Thompson Falls youth soccer hosted Plains, Hot Springs, Trout Creek and Superior on Saturday for a day of competition. U-6, U-8, U-10 and U-12 teams took the fields....
THOMPSON FALLS 3, ARLEE 0 For homecoming the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks took on the Arlee Scarlets for a quick home win in three sets 25-12, 25-11, 25-12. In the first set, the Lady Hawks and the Scarlets were neck and neck until Thompson took a strong serving lead. Keeping their confidence, the Lady Hawks came into the second set strong. Their defense was on high alert as Thompson was able to get a lead against Arlee. Like a whirlwind the match was in the third set, and the young Lady Hawks...
The Plains football team didn't just win at home Friday evening, the Horsemen stampeded the Troy Trojans for a 68-6 triumph. The local hero of the week would have to be Darren Standeford, a junior, who caught three interceptions and ran some 80 total yards for three touchdowns. Plains head coach Mike Tatum was ecstatic about the win and hopes it will motivate his boys for the rest of the season. "We really focused on finishing plays this last week, whether it was blocking, tackling or whatever,...
HOT SPRINGS 39, LINCOLN 19 The Hot Springs Savage Heat headed to Lincoln to face off against the Lynx last Friday, adding another win under their belts 39-19. In the first quarter the Savage Heat took a quick lead with David Chapman running in for a touchdown from the Lynx defense's kickoff. Nick McAllister had a 51-yard run earning Hot Springs the second touchdown for the quarter. Lincoln was able to break through the Savage Heat's tight knit defense to put them on the scoreboard. Hot Springs...
The Thompson Falls soccer teams traveled to Superior last Saturday, with the U6 through U13 teams competing. Carole Jensen said the U6 age 8-10 team played great games and had fun. Coach Adams' U13 team won 9-3 against Trout Creek. Coach Carole and Coach Zack's U13 team won 9-0 against Superior. "We're excited to see the skill levels that the U13 teams are showing," Jensen said. The Thompson Falls teams will play at home on Saturday, September 23. Games start at 9 a.m. and go throughout the...
The Noxon Red Devils played host to the Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat last Tuesday, fighting their way to winning in five sets, 24-26, 25-19, 25-19, 25-16, 20-25, 15-10. During the first set both teams engaged in intense volleys, making the teams work together. Hot Springs tried to put distance on the scoreboard but Noxon kept their defenses. In the second set the Red Devils used their teamwork to take an early and swift lead. Hot Springs tried to catch up but it was not enough for the set win....
The Clark Fork Soccer Alliance U15 coed team went up against a Bitterroot junior varsity team at Amundson Sports Complex Thursday and finished with a 1-1 tie. It took just over 25 minutes in the first half for Jacob Hutchins of the Clark Fork Soccer Alliance to slam one over the head of Bitterroot Hawk keeper Peter Harrington, the only senior on the Bitterroot team. It was only a few minutes for the Hawks to return the favor and tie the game 1-1. Harrington had several saves, but Clark Fork Alli...
The girls Clark Fork Soccer Alliance continued to be undefeated after chalking up their fourth win of the season against a high school junior varsity team. The girls U19 team stomped the Hamilton Lady Broncs 8-2 at Amundson Sports Complex last Monday. "The team is showing good technical and tactical play. We've been working on good passing, keeping the ball on the ground, moving from back to front and staying connected as a unit," said Nick Lawyer, head coach for the Clark Fork team, which has...
OVER THE HILL GANG W L Com'Bak Kids 4 0 Fun Team 3 1 Jokers Wild 3 1 Roll'n Along 1 3 Leftovers 1 3 Mixed Nuts 0 4 Team Scr. Game: Fun Team, 811; Scr. Series: Fun Team, 2146; Hcp. Game: Fun Team, 919; Hcp. Series: Fun Team, 2470; Mens Inv. Scr. Game: Ron Beaty, 256; Scr. Series: Ron Beaty, 603;. Wmns Inv. Scr Game: Ginger Ward, 173; Scr Series: Wendy Kelley, 470. INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE W L Bernie's Auto 7 1 Highlead 5 3 Mountain Plains 4 4 Howard Services 4 4 Schitts & Giggles 2 6 Pocket Pounders 1 7 Team Scr. Game: Bernie’s Auto, 742; Scr. S...
by Annie Wooden The Over the Hill Gang finished out their 2023 season on Monday, enjoying a final round at River’s Bend and a steak luncheon. Gary Thompson had the low gross round for the men with a 39, while Scott Garr shot the low net of 30, Lana Nolen had the low gross for the women with a 46 and Kristy Beaty the women’s low net of 31. Showing off in the final round, Davey Petteys (No. 6) and Garr (No. 9) each had a chip-in, Bruce Sterling and Tom Pride won the pay for par competition on No. 2 and Pride (No. 3), Thompson (No. 7), Nolen (No...
The Blue Hawks and Horsemen traveled to run in the Mission invitational for a hot and sunny run last Friday. Thompson’s Cael Thilmony won seventh out of the 69 boys running, crossing the finish line in 18 minutes, 29 seconds. Plains’ John Owen Jermyn 19:08 placed 13th helping the Horsemen boys team into fourth place. Blake Shusterman (22:12) earned 36th for the Hawks, while Plains’ Kalem Ercanbrack (19:59) obtained 20th, with Drew Carey (21:32) coming in 30th. Plains Marina Tulloch got second for the girls team with a time of 21:36, Thomp...
