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After a run to the Class B state tournament just one year ago, the Chinook girls basketball team is back for a new season. The Sugarbeeters are ready to be strong once again. Chinook won the District 1B title and battled Malta at both the Northern B and Class B state tournaments a season ago, in what was an exciting season for the Sugarbeeters on the hardwood. The Sugarbeeters will have a new head coach this season, as former Fairfield star and Gonzaga standout Jill Barta takes over the program...
The high school basketball season has arrived, and that means Chinook boys basketball is back in action. The Sugarbeeters are under the direction of head coach Mike Bell, and Bell has an outstanding returning cast of players that will look to make a big splash in District 1B and beyond this season. Senior leader Britt Powell is surrounded by a strong junior contingent that includes Ryan Bell and 6-4 center Jameson Nordboe. Cooper Stadisch is also part of an outstanding junior class, while the sophomore group will also be strong. Bryce Elliott,...
Winter sports are always exciting along the Hi-Line, and the 2025–26 winter will be no different as Harlem, Turner, and Hays-Lodge Pole all take to gyms around the area for a brand-new season of winter athletics. The Harlem boys and girls basketball teams will begin their new season this weekend at the Lockwood Tip-Off Tournament. The Harlem boys are coming off a magical season a year ago in which they finished in a tie for fifth place at the Class B State Tournament in Missoula. The W...
Winter has arrived, and inside gyms around the Treasure State, high school wrestling has returned. Of course, high school wrestling has always been a winter focal point in Chinook, and this season will be no different. Head coach Ben Stroh, a former Chinook four-time state champion and star for the Montana State University–Northern Lights, returns to lead the Chinook boys and girls on the mat this season, a season that began at last weekend's Havre Invitational. The Chinook boys scored 27.5 p...
With the fall sports season coming to a close, several local athletes have been recognized for their exceptional performances, earning postseason honors across multiple sports. The Harlem Wildcats boys cross country team capped an outstanding season by winning the state championship, while three of their runners earned individual postseason accolades. Sophomore Ethan Walker led the way with an impressive runner-up finish, securing All-State recognition. Senior Donovan Posey also earned...
The third Saturday in November is the biggest football Saturday in Montana each and every year. And while there have been some huge Cat-Griz games in recent history, none may be bigger then what's about to take place Saturday in Missoula when the Montana Grizzlies and Montana State Bobcats meet for the 124th time. And though there have been so many classic games between the Bobcats and Grizzlies, this one might just be the biggest of them all. That's because Montana is ranked No. 2 and Montana...
The Northern B Divisional volleyball tournament marked the end of the line for both the Chinook Sugarbeeters and the Harlem Wildcats. Last weekend in Wolf Point, Chinook went 0-2 at the Northern B, losing its opening match to archrival Harlem on Thursday. The Wildcats defeated the Beeters by scores of 25-19, 20-25, 25-20, and 25-23 to advance to the second round. Meanwhile, the Beeters exited the tournament with a loss to Malta on Friday morning. In the loser-out match, the M-Ettes topped the Be...
Home was certainly where the heart was for the Chinook volleyball team. The Sugarbeeters hosted the District 1B Tournament last weekend, where the Beeters reached the championship match before falling to Choteau in four games. The second-place finish advanced the Beeters to this weekend's Northern B Divisional Tournament, where they'll try to reach the state tourney next week in Bozeman. Chinook opened the tournament with a 3-0 win over Cut Bank last Thursday, then the Beeters beat Fairfield in...
An exciting high school football season came to an end for the Chinook Sugarbeeters Saturday afternoon in Circle. In the opening round of the 8-Man Playoffs, the Beeters fell to the Circle Wildcats, 30-28. Saturday's playoff game was a back-and-forth affair as Chinook led 8-6 late in the first quarter, but Circle took an 18-16 lead into halftime. Chinook battled back in the third, but the Beeters trailed going into the fourth. Still, the Beeters had a chance to advance with one final drive. But...
Last weekend saw the opening round of the 2025 Class C volleyball postseason, and many area squads found success. At the District 9C Tournament in Belt, the North Star Knights finished second, losing to Belt 3-0 in the championship match last Saturday night. North Star had beaten Big Sandy in the third-place match in a 3-2 thriller to advance. The Pioneers reached the third-place match with a 3-1 win over the Box Elder Bears. The 9C Tournament was the end of the line for the Hays-Lodge Pole Thunderbirds. The T-Birds lost to North Star 3-0 and...
What a finish to an incredible season for the Harlem High School boys cross country team. Last Saturday in Missoula, the Wildcats cruised to the Class B boys state cross country championship by scoring 60 points in a dominating performance. Harlem was paced by Ethan Walker, a sophomore who finished in second place in the boys race with a time of 16:04.0. Walker lost a heartbreaking photo finish to Plains' John Jermyn, but his finish was still part of an incredible team performance by the...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters are heading back to the Class C football playoffs. While the Beeters already had a strong season and were locked into a playoff berth prior to last Friday night's regular season finale with Simms, they certainly wanted to end that regular season on a high note. And Chinook did just that with a 74-0 win over the Tigers. The win also came on senior night for Chinook and head coach Mike Jones. The Beeters definitely went out in style at Hoon Field with the shutout victory,...
With the general deer and elk hunting season opening this weekend, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) officials wish to remind hunters of several key principles. In a news release on October 15, the Helena office published a notice for outdoorsmen and women about avoiding ten common hunting mistakes. “Remember, it is up to the hunter to be familiar with the current year’s hunting regulations to be safe, ethical, and law-abiding,” FWP stated. According to FWP game wardens, hunters often repeat the following mistakes: 1. TRESPASSING: Hunte...
The Chinook Lions Swim Team traveled to Choteau on Aug. 2–3 for the Montana Federation of Swimmers State Swim Meet, finishing the season with a wave of personal bests, record-breaking swims, and standout performances. While the Lions did not bring home any team trophies, the meet was still a success, with three swimmers - Katie Tilleman, Silvi Harwood, and James Harry - each earning High Point honors. Tilleman capped off an incredible season by breaking the Federation record in the 200 IM at Sta...
Sylvi Harwood from the Chinook Lions Swim Team set the federation record in the girls 8 and under 50 meter free style. The record was previously held by Hadley Edwards, daughter of Chinook Alumni Tyler Edwards, and granddaughter of Cherie Edwards. Swimming at the Scobey Swim Meet on July 12, Sylvi swam a 36.81 to beat the previous record of 37.18, which was set in 2022. The Montana Federation of Swimmers is a swim league made up of several Montana towns spanning from Plentywood to Hamilton....
That’s the cheer that carried the Hi-Line United 14U soccer team to their state competition in Great Falls a couple of weekends ago. The tournament was the climax to a season of growing together as a team through their various wins and losses, sweaty practices, and coach’s reassuring critiques and skill-building drills. The state competition was also their final opportunity to face off with a tough, physical team in a rivalry that had been building over the past couple of months. As it turned out, this rival team was the first team Hi-Line U wo...
The Chinook Lions Swim Team competed at the Columbia Falls meet this past weekend, where Kolton DePriest had an outstanding performance, earning High Point honors by taking first in all three of his events. Congratulations, Kolton! Boys 15-19 Age Group • 50 Meter Freestyle – 28.27 (1st) • 100 Meter Breaststroke – 1:21.74 (1st) • 100 Meter Freestyle – 1:06.19 (1st)...
The Chinook Swim Team made a powerful splash at the first meet of the 2025 summer season, dominating lanes at the Chinook Invitational held June 7–8. With a mix of veteran talent and rising young swimmers, the team racked up numerous first-place finishes, showcased depth across age divisions, and demonstrated their strong team chemistry in relays. Relays: 8&U Girls 100 Free: 1st – Livia Turner, Sylvi Harwood, Brynn Brennan, Beatrice Harwood – 1:32.74 09-10 Boys 100 Free: 2nd – Colson Turner,...
The 41st Annual Bob Cleverly 8-Man All-Star Game brought some of the best Class C football talent in Montana to Bob Green Field in Butte on Saturday, May 31, for an unforgettable evening of gridiron action. Hosted annually on the campus of Montana Tech University, "The Clev," as it's affectionately known, is the state's premier showcase of eight-man football, and this year, Chinook was well represented. Representing Chinook on the Red team were seniors Carson Nissen, Landen Beck, and Oliver Stan...
On April 26th two Blaine County fighters entered the octagon in Browing Montana. Derek Bell of Chinook and Landen Gray of Harlem both made their Mixed Martial Arts ("MMA") debuts at part of the 2025 Fight For Our Future XI MMA Fights. While both had found success in High School wrestling and other athletic pursuits, this would be their first time stepping into the cage as organized fighters. Both were attracted to the sport by wanting to compete and found the experience highly rewarding. They...
STATE CHAMPIONS - Ali Doyle in the 300 Meter Hurdles & Carson Nissen in the Long Jump The 2025 Class B and Class C State Track and Field Meets were held on May 23 and 24 at the Missoula County Public Schools Stadium, and athletes from Chinook, Harlem, and Turner made their mark with memorable performances, personal bests, and championship moments. For Chinook's Carson Nissen, the season came to a thrilling peak as he claimed the Class B State Championship in the Long Jump, soaring an impressive...
The Northern C and Northern B Divisional Track and Field Meets were held in Great Falls over the weekend, and Blaine County athletes delivered outstanding performances as they competed for a spot at the upcoming State Meet in Missoula. Turner High School athletes Bridget Reed and Ali Doyle put on a show in the hurdles events. Reed claimed first in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16.57 seconds, just edging out Doyle, who took second in 16.90 seconds. The pair swapped spots in the 300-meter h...
Congratulations to the Lady Beeter tennis team who took SECOND PLACE (only 2 points behind first!) in the Divisional Tournament this week in Havre!! Rilee Molyneaux took first in singles, congratulations!! Ashlyn Jensen and Falyn Cecrle took second in doubles, and Gracie Skoyen and Lexi Alexis Kuntz took fifth in doubles. Mekayla took 6th and will be going to state as the alternate. Molly and Rachel Bilger played well but did not advance. Way to go Beeters!!...
On May 6, both the Chinook Sugarbeeters and Harlem Wildcats competed in their respective Divisional Golf Meets, with some standout performances. Ryan Bell finished 10th in the boys' division, and Chyler Standiford took 5th in the girls' division, both qualifying for the State Golf Tournament next week. While the Sugarbeeter boys' and girls' teams narrowly missed qualifying for State by just a few strokes, they represented Sugarbeeter Nation with pride. For the Harlem Wildcats, Kenny Weasel...
The District 9C Track Meet was held on Tuesday, May 7, at the Havre Middle School track, with athletes from Turner and Hays-Lodge Pole representing Blaine County in a highly competitive event filled with strong performances. On the girls' side, Turner's athletes had a dominant showing from sophomore Ali Doyle and junior Bridget Reed. Doyle captured 1st place in the 300-meter hurdles, clocking a time of 46.30 seconds, just ahead of Reed, who took 2nd place in 47.12 seconds. Reed also had a...
