Sports

Champions crowned in Elks District Hoop Shoot competition

On Saturday January 11, three girls and three boys, ages 8-13, were crowned Champions at the Elks South District “Hoop Shoot” free throw contest, which took place at Straugh Gymnasium on the Montana Western campus in Dillon.

First and second place trophies were awarded to each boy and girl in three categories: ages 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. The contestants who participated at the District Hoop Shoot Contest were crowned Champions at their local Lodge Contest within the Montana South District, comprised of Anaconda #239, Butte #240, Deer Lodge #1737, Dillon #1554 and Helena #193.

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Area ice rink updates

After working through some difficult weather and ice conditions, the Dillon Amateur Ice Hockey Association has reopened its rink at Christ Kraft Park on Overland Road in Dillon, though the group advises anyone skating there to keep an eye out for thin or cracking ice. Lights at the facility will be shining 4:30–9 p.m., with a warning dimming a half-hour before they shut off. Anyone looking for more information or interested in volunteering to help maintain and expand the facility should call Mike Morrow at 406-925-1644.

Lady Dawgs d-fence-in Tech, Lewis-Clark State

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Busy hands on defense and a pair of late kicks powered the University of Montana Western women’s basketball team past a pair of Frontier Conference opponents in Dillon last week.

Deadlocked with Montana Tech on Saturday with just over three minutes remaining in the third quarter, the Lady Bulldogs took off on a 20-5 run over the next six and a half minutes at Straugh Gymnasium on their way to a 67-53 triumph over their archrivals visiting from Butte.

Dawgs come close, but no victory

The University of Montana Western men’s basketball team on Saturday in Dillon took a late climb to the cusp of the proverbial hump, but couldn’t quite get over it for its first win of their Frontier Conference season.

“I think it was a great bounce back, in terms of losing by almost 30 and then coming back the next game and playing with toughness and heart,” said Montana Western forward James Jones of the Bulldogs’ rebound from a 91-63 home setback to no. 13 Lewis-Clark State College on Thursday with a hardfought 63-58 loss to Montana Tech two days later at Straugh Gymnasium.

K of C Free Throw contest set for Jan. 26

All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2020 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition

Livingston whips Dillon to open new year

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The Dillon Lady Beavers went to the holiday break full of enthusiasm after posting a 3-1 record to open the season, including a 3-0 mark versus Class A competition and

Dillon sees big lead disappear at Livingston

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The Dillon Beavers built a 28-16 halftime lead at Livingston Saturday night, but ran out of gas in the second half of a non-conference Class A tilt and fell to

Hoffman dominates Bozeman field for mat title

Dillon’s Cooper Hoffman claimed his second major individual title this season at the Tom LeProwse Bozeman Invitiatonal over the weekend, dominating the championship match at 170-pounds with a 14-3 major

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Avalanche updates Trips into the backcountry to snowmobile, ski or engage in other winter recreation activities can expose people to avalanche danger. For daily updates on weather conditions and avalanche

Ferris gains another honor

His senior season resume already included a second consecutive Frontier Conference Defensive Player of the Year award and second consecutive All-American nod. University of Montana Western linebacker Jason Ferris has