Pirates fall to Bigfork in season opener

Trailing 26-20 early in the third quarter, Polson recovered a Bigfork fumble on the Vikings' 34-yard line, giving them a chance to tie or take the lead. An intentional grounding call by referees ended the drive, and Bigfork pulled away for the 55-20 Northwestern A victory over the Pirates in Polson on Friday, Aug. 25.