The Year in Sports Photos: 2020

A selection of the Beacon's best sports photos from 2020

By Hunter D'Antuono // Jan 1, 2021

Class AA Pre-Season Wrestling Rankings

Returning state champion Great Falls holds the top spot, followed by Billings Senior and Flathead

By Micah Drew // Dec 30, 2020

Flathead County Adopts New Restrictions for Winter Sports

Limitations similar to fall, apply to spectators, band and spirit squads

By Micah Drew // Dec 29, 2020

The Recovery of a Racer Turned Mentor

After a career-ending concussion that had lingering effects for years, Erika Florian turned to coaching as a way to stay with the racing community

By Micah Drew // Dec 24, 2020

MHSA Denies Superintendents’ Request to Further Delay Winter Sports

MHSA said health consultants will consider the superintendents' concern the second week of January, after seasons begin

By 406mtsports.com // Dec 22, 2020

Glacier Soccer Coach, Player Receive Regional Honors

Brendan Byrd was named Coach of the Year while senior Kenzie Williams was named to All-Region team

By Micah Drew // Dec 18, 2020

Sanderson to Compete at 2021 World Junior Championships

Whitefish native Jake Sanderson was named to the Team USA roster for the upcoming championships in Canada

By 406mtsports.com // Dec 17, 2020

Winter Prep Sports Preview

After a delayed start, basketball, wrestling and swimming seasons have started practicing, with competitions kicking off in January

By Micah Drew // Dec 17, 2020

Pierce Takes Over North Valley Cooperative Swim Team

Hayden Pierce, 22, is the new head coach of the combined Columbia Falls-Whitefish high school swim teams that she helped form

By Micah Drew // Dec 16, 2020

Best of Preps — Fall 2020

Recognizing the top high school athletes from throughout Flathead County

By Micah Drew // Dec 10, 2020

Blacktail Mountain’s Montana Alpine Race School to Host Competitions

The mountain will undergo homologation process in order to host certified races this season to benefit Flathead Valley ski racers

By Micah Drew // Dec 7, 2020

The Nach on Sports

‘Voice of the Braves’ Anthony Nachreiner is four years into living his dream life as host of the state’s only local sports show and still having a blast

By Micah Drew // Dec 3, 2020

USA Hockey Names Jake Sanderson to Preliminary National Junior Team Roster

The Whitefish native joins 29 other players seeking a spot to compete in the 2021 World Junior Championships

By Micah Drew // Dec 1, 2020

Montana Tech Basketball Paused as Virus Hits Schools

The virus that causes the respiratory disease continues to spread among students of all ages in the state

By Associated Press // Nov 30, 2020

Businesses Bet on Sports to Boost Bottom Line

The bumpy but successful implementation of Montana’s sports betting legislation has helped businesses stave off pandemic losses

By Micah Drew // Nov 29, 2020