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Sports

Want to know the latest in today's sports news? Below, we share breaking sports news articles and updates.

Updated 5 days, 10 hours ago

Local riders fare well at Mission Mountain Rodeo

Several Mission Valley cowboys and cowgirls rode to victory (or came close) in last weekend’s Mission Mountain Rod…

Updated 5 days, 10 hours ago
Mariners go 3-3 in busy week

The Mission Valley Mariners battled through a packed week of American Legion baseball, finishing 3-3 over six games from June 24 to June 29. The Polson-based club showed flashes of dominance, particularly on the mo…

Updated 5 days, 10 hours ago
Lake County runners shine at Missoula Marathon

Lake County runners delivered standout performances at the 2025 Missoula Marathon and associated races over the weekend, with top finishes from athletes young …

Updated 5 days, 10 hours ago
Readers choose Koda King as Athlete of the Year

Koda King was one of four candidates, selected by athletic directors across Lake County and voted upon by Leader readers, for the Leader's inaugural Athlete of…

Updated 1 week, 5 days ago
Mission Valley evens record with bounce-back wins

The Mission Valley Mariners split a packed week of American Legion baseball, shaking off a rough start in Hamilton with four wins over the weekend to bring their season record back to .500 at 11-11.

Updated 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Registration open for Buffalo Run

St. Luke Community Healthcare sponsors the 42nd annual Buffalo Run on Saturday, July 12, as part of the St. Ignatius Good Old Days celebration.

Updated 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Mission Valley splits weekend series

The Mission Valley Mariners faced a challenging doubleheader in Missoula on Saturday but rebounded with a pair of solid wins on Sunday against Bitterroot to cl…

Updated 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Polson sophomore organizes summer football camp

A Polson High School student is stepping up to give local athletes a big opportunity — and support a worthy cause. Incoming sophomore Case Cox is organizing the “More Than a Game Football Camp,” set to take plac…

Updated 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Lake County seniors selected for inaugural Montana Shrine Baseball Classic

Three standout seniors from Lake County high school baseball programs will suit up for the West in the inaugural Montana Shrine All-Star Baseball Classic, set …

Updated 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Voting opens for Lake County’s Athlete of the Year

The Lake County Leader is initiating its first ever “High School Athlete of the Year,” voted on by you, our readers. The nominees were submitted by athleti…

Updated 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Mariners sweep Twins to snap losing streak

After a difficult stretch that saw the Mission Valley Mariners drop five straight games, the squad rebounded in a big way Sunday with a doubleheader sweep over…

Updated 3 weeks, 5 days ago
MAC softball standouts earn postseason honors

The Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball program was well-represented on the 2025 Western B-C All-State and All-Conference lists, with six players earning postseason accolades following a strong campaign.

Updated 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Polson players earn all-league baseball honors

A trio of standout Polson Pirates baseball players received postseason recognition this week, earning All-Northern A honors for their performances during the 2025 season. Senior Landon Shoemake and sophomore Cole …

Updated 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Softball teams compete at Emeralds Smash Tournament

Mission Valley softball teams traveled to the KidSports Complex in Kalispell over the weekend to compete in the 2025 Emeralds Smash tournament, which featured …

Updated 1 month ago
Excitement abounds at youth football camp

Last Tuesday through Thursday, the Pirate football field right next to the high school was jam-packed with boys and girls from kindergarten all the way up to g…