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Prep rivals battle for more than just bragging rights

by ROB ZOLMAN
Sports Reporter | August 25, 2022 12:00 AM

High School sports are just blah without a little rivalry, and what better way to celebrate a little competition than with a rivalry trophy?

As the Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates, and Ronan Chiefs and Maidens head into their first full weekend of fall sports prep action, the cross-county and Northwestern A rivals will not only be squaring off for local bragging rights but also a purple and orange painted canoe paddle to place in the glass trophy case at the end of the year.

Starting its second season, the “Battle for the Paddle” was introduced as an opportunity to strengthen the athletic programs of both schools, rekindle the friendly rivalry between the two schools, and help motivate students to get involved in all the extra-curricular activities...

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