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MONTANA SIDELINES
A ROUNDUP OF LOCAL SPORTS NEWS
Williams, Wolfpack Roll into State Softball Tournament
Let the title defense begin.
Ali Williams struck out 23 batters in 13 innings as the Glacier softball team swept Missoula Hellgate on May 19 in a best-of- three playo s series in Kalispell, advanc- ing to this week’s state tournament.
The Wolfpack won 9-1 in the rst game and 11-1 in the second at Kidsports Complex.
The Wolfpack advanced to the Class AA state tournament, which will be held at Conrad Complex in Kalispell, on May 26-28.
Helena Capital eliminated Flathead in two games last week, defeating the Bravettes 14-6 and 18-4.
Glacier (18-5 overall, 10-2 in West- ern AA) will open the state tournament Thursday at 2 p.m. against Billings West (13-10, 7-5).
In other opening-round action, Great Falls CMR (19-2, 11-1) takes on Helena (12-11, 6-6) at 2 p.m., Missoula Big Sky (19-2, 11-1) plays Billings Senior (12-11, 5-7) at 4 p.m., and Great Falls (16-7, 8-4) plays Helena Capital (13-9, 8-4) at 4 p.m.
Glacier defeated Big Sky in last year’s title game to win its rst championship.
Libby’s Johnston Sets State Record; Bigfork Claims First Golf Title
One of the best young golfers in the West is now a state champion, too.
Ryggs Johnston, a freshman at Libby High School, captured the Class B crown on May 18, ring an 8-under 63 on the nal day of the state tournament. John- ston won by six strokes on the Johnny Walker Course at Pryor Creek Golf Club in Huntley.
He nishedwitha68-63—131,shat- tering the all-class state record by ve strokes. Glacier’s Larry Iverson held the previous best two-round score of 136, which he set in 2008. Three other golf- ers held the previous best mark in Class B of 139.
The 6-foot-2 prodigy from Libby, who has won back-to-back Montana junior golf titles, will continue competing in state and national tournaments through- out the summer as he has done in the past.
The Bigfork boys brought home hard- ware, too. The Vikings clinched their rst team championship in school history, tal- lying a team score of 657 to edge Huntley Project, 661.
Bigfork senior Joseph Potkonjak red 68-73—141 to place third as an individ- ual. Coltono Stodghill carded 81-79—160; AugieEmslieshot90-87—177;Jonathan Landon hit 88-96—184; and Jacob Haber- lock carded 95-91—186.
On the girls side, Tanna Campbell of Big Timber won the individual title and Three Forks claimed the team trophy.
White sh Lake Hosting Stumptown Scramble Golf Tourney
The ninth Annual Stumptown Scram- ble golf tournament fundraiser for the White sh PTA and WHS Boosters will be held once again at the White sh Lake Golf Course on Memorial Day, Monday May 30. This is a fun four-person scram- ble format. Prizes are given to the top net men’s, women’s and mixed teams. There are also ra e baskets, split-the-pot, giveaways and a free car for a hole-in- one. Cost is $125 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf, cart rental, free food and drinks throughout the tournament. Registration at 10:30 am. Shotgun start at noon. For golfer registration, go to www. white shpta.org or www.golfwhite sh. com.
Western Montana Mental Health Center Hosts 5K Run
Western Montana Mental Health Cen- ter in Kalispell is hosting a 5K run on May 28 as part of mental health awareness month.
The timed run begins at 8 a.m. at 410 Windward Way. The event aims to pro- mote and raise mental health aware- ness. Western MT Mental Health Center is a non-pro t organization. Fundraising allows the group to continue to provide much-needed mental health care to our community.
For questions or to register contact Sabrina Amundson at 406-257-1336.
3rd Annual Walk for Life to Bene t the Nate Chute Foundation
The White sh High School Student Council is gearing up for the third Annual Walk for Life to bene t the Nate Chute Foundation. The event raises aware- ness for suicide prevention and hopes to reduce the stigma against suicide.
“We started the Walk For Life to save a life,” WHS Junior and event organizer Julia Houston said. “Suicide is a promi- nent issue that needs to be paid attention to and talked about. Our goal with the Walk For Life is to educate the commu- nity on suicide prevention, and create a comfortable and safe environment.”
In addition to bene tting the Nate Chute Foundation, students have also selected the Tamarack Grief Resource Center to receive a portion of proceeds.
The walk will be held on Wednesday, June 1 from 6-9 p.m. at the WHS track with live music, face painting, food and prizes. Registration forms can be picked up and dropped o at White sh High School and White sh Middle School. Participants can register as individuals or teams. For more information, call the WHS o ce at 862-8600.
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