An update from Rep. Nick Schwaderer

Unless we hit unexpected issues or hiccups in the road, our final legislative day (day 90) should land April 27, where the legislature will make a motion for “Sine Die” and we will convene not to meet again until 2015 unless there is a special session.

MV Mariners end run at state

LEWISTOWN — The Glacier Twins and Mission Valley Mariners combined for 27 hits and 11 errors in a thrilling nine-inning loser-out baseball game at the Montana/Alberta American Legion State A Tournament on Friday afternoon with Glacier claiming an 11-9 victory to stay in the hunt for a state championship.

Wildhorse Showdown co-ed tourney a big hit

The Fourth Annual Wildhorse Showdown Softball Tournament in Plains was a huge hit for local organizers over the weekend.

Trotters softball shows fight against Eureka

Despite what the scoreboard read at the end of the game, this was maybe the sign the Plains Trotters softball team has been waiting for.

Baseball co-op Red Devils fall to Ronan, Frenchtown

It was an overcast, chilly day in the Northwest corner of Montana...perfect weather for baseball?

COLUMN: Rugby Sevens

The first bit of the 2024 Paris Olympics landed in my living room this past weekend.

Softball teams prep for postseason play

The softball postseason has arrived, with two local teams waiting to learn their fate as far as opponents go, for the upcoming Divisional tournament in Plains this weekend.

Plains-Hot Springs baseball tops Browning

It was a week of extremes for the Plains-Hot Springs Savage Horsemen baseball team.

Plains softball opens season at Polson tourney

It was the first pitch, of the first game of the new season.

Plains golfer Shayna Burgess qualifies for state tournament

Plains golfer Shayna Burgess doesn’t have to relive the feeling of not qualifying for the state golf tournament.

Circus to hit Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS – One hundred years ago, long before the mainstream distribution of movies and television, Chautauqua circuits were common events during the summertime throughout Montana and major portions of the United States.

Alberton volleyball improves in games against Valley Christian and Seeley

Putting for funds - golf benefit hosted for PHS golf

PLAINS – Parents, teachers, coaches and friends hit the golf links last Saturday, in the annual Plains High School golf team fundraiser.

Trotters softball slides to victory

PLAINS – It was a cool but sunny day as a group of girls took to the field with their helmets, gloves and bats. Winter’s recent passing was still evident in the pale green grass and the snow atop the distant mountain peaks. But the sound of ball on bat and the smell of roasting hot dogs signaled the arrival of spring.

Plains wins first game at Wildhorse Sports Association Sports Complex

Bluehawk boys gain practice on court

THOMPSON FALLS – There are quite a few months before the high school basketball’s regular season gets underway throughout Sanders County, but that has not kept young athletes from hitting the hardwood during the summer months.

Relay For Life kicks off in a flash

SANDERS COUNTY - Community members hit the hardwood for Sanders County Relay For Life kickoff festivities in January and February. For the second year, Relay volunteers and community members performed a flash mob dance at local basketball games to raise awareness of this year’s event, scheduled for Aug. 1-2 at Thompson Falls High School. Participants were able to sign up for half off as part of kickoff.

Winn's buzzer beater powers Lady Savage Heat to 48-47 victory

A buzzer beater from 5-foot-9-inch sophomore Lily Winn gave the Lady Savage Heat from Hot Springs a 48-47 win over Seeley Swan.

Savage Horsemen catch rhythm in 41-6 win

Matt Unrau

Bobcats win to the sounds of the buzzer

Nick Ianniello