A selection of the top athletes and moments in sports from Northwest Montana in 2019.
Hunter D'Antuono
Lynnea Woody rides her horse Prince Eric in Cross Country at The Event at Rebecca Farm on July 27, 2019. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
Wyatt Garver of the Eureka Lions celebrates his team’s win against the Red Lodge Rams in the Class B semifinal at Lincoln County High School on Nov. 16, 2019. The Lions beat the Rams 39 to 35. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
Makena Morley poses on the Bigfork High School Track on July 3, 2019. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
Nathan Hader of the Glacier Twins pitches against the Missoula Mavericks at Memorial Field in Whitefish on June 25, 2019. The Twins won both their games against the Mavericks, 8-1 and 12-2. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
A kayaker competes in the Expert Slalom event during the 44th annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival on a foamy section of the Swan River known as the “Wild Mile” on May 25, 2019. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
The setting sun casts shadows of competitors during an outdoor wrestling event between Flathead Valley high schoolers and visiting students from the German state of Baden-Württemberg at Legends Stadium in Kalispell on August 7, 2019. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
Nicole Heavirland, co-captain of the the U.S. National Rugby 7s team poses for a portrait at Smith Fields in Whitefish on July 31, 2019. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
The Montana Spartan Race in Bigfork on May 4, 2019. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
Taylor Brisendine of Glacier High School competes in long jump in the Montana AA/B state track and field meet in Legends Stadium in Kalispell on May 24, 2019. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
Sophia Smith. Best of Preps Fall 2019. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
Henry Nuce. Best of Preps Fall 2019. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
Coach Sam Tudor celebrates his 100th win on Jan. 18, 2019. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon
Emily Cleveland, left, and Sophie Smith of Glacier High School embrace after their team’s loss to Billings West High School in a semifinals match at Glacier High School in Kalispell on Oct. 30, 2019. Glacier fell to Billings 2-1, ending Glacier’s season. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
Lee Walburn
Flathead County’s top spring 2019 prep sports athletes. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
Angellica Street
Flathead County’s top spring 2019 prep sports athletes. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
The Libby Loggers meet in the locker room at halftime during a game against the Butte Central Maroons in Libby on Nov. 2, 2019. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
Jace Augare competes in bull riding at the Brash Rodeo at the Blue Moon Arena in Columbia Falls on May 30, 2019. The arena hosts a rodeo every Thursday night throughout the summer. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
