Bigfork’s first esports team headed into playoffs
“My motivation for starting the whole program was, it’s actually the fastest growing source of scholarship money in the country right now, esports scholarships. So, it’s something that’s really growing and I want to get our area involved in it early so we can be leaders in that kind of push,” team captain Lance Peterson said.
Speech and debate starts season strong
“Every member of the team we took to the meet made it to finals which is unheard of,” coach Shirley Stine said.
Local nonprofit finds and fundraises new baseball field
The field, between the church and Rising Mountains Assisted Living, has a sweeping view of the mountains and room to build. BYBA started leasing the land from the Roman Catholic Bishop of Helena Oct. 1 and got straight to work.
Gunlock signs with BYU
Senior standout Braeden Gunlock has officially signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and athletic career at Brigham Young University.
Bigfork athletes receive All-State, All-Conference honors, Putman named Coach of the Year
The Bigfork Valkyries volleyball team was honored for a hard-fought season with three All-Conference picks, along with coach Ariel Putman being named Coach of the Year.
Wrestling sees fresh faces on the mat, new head coach
Bigfork wrestling opened their season at Polson’s Owen Invitational last week with new head coach Clay Woll.
Basketball’s first varsity games on the road Friday in Frenchtown
There are high hopes for the hoopers this year at Bigfork High School, with the Valkyries coming off a second-place finish in their first year of Class A play.
Swimmers dive into season with new head coach
“I am excited for the season,” new head coach Chad Cummins said. “We are a pretty young team, so I think there is lots of nervousness and excitement all around.”
PHOTOS: Vikes and Vals hit home court for the first time this season
The Vikings and Valkyries hosted Hamilton at home last week with the boys playing Tuesday and the girls Thursday.
Three Bigfork athletes sign to play in college
Bigfork High School saw three seniors sign their National Letters of Intent last week.
