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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…
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…
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 …
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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.
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 …
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 …
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…