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Last week's Poplar Invitational in Great Falls was a win-win for the Whitehall High School tennis team. After their Thursday match in Boulder was cancelled, the Lady Trojans were not only able to get back to the court, they were also able to get in a lot of matches against quality competition. Sophomore Britney Welker had a new amazing week for the team at number three singles. She went 4-0 in pool play to advance to the finals where she won an 8-2 match over Meg Saltzman of Townsend. Junior...
A total of seven individuals and two teams were inducted into the Whitehall High School Hall of Fame at a special ceremony last Saturday. Dan Reum, Heather (Smith) Ranalli, Dr. Gayle Sacry, Shane Shaw, Frank Sholey, Dr. Keli (Mabbott) Kowk, and Kietra (Mabbott) Broders were inducted into the third class of the hall of fame. The 1979 wrestling team and 1990 boys basketball team were also recognized at the ceremony. Board President Mike Hedegaard told those in attendance there are now 36...
A talented group of returning athletes will lead the way for the 2018 Whitehall High School Track team. According to head coach Dan Lacey, the Trojans not only have multiple returning state competitors, they also return many athletes who were very close to qualifying last season. "On the boys side, Max Feight and Wyatt Alexander lead the way in the hurdles and sprinting events respectively, while Cade Briggs and Braden Smith both anchor the jumping events. Smith also posted impressive marks in...
With their first competition a little over a week away, Whitehall High School tennis coach Kerry Sacry is optimistic about the 2018 season. The Lady Trojans will return three talented seniors as well as a strong group of returning underclassmen. Seniors Amber Murrish, Evelin Dove, and Kyeli Ostler will be joined by returning players Dorothy Mastel, Britney Welker, Bailee Hess, Alicia Konold and Kaya Smith. Welker in singles and the doubles team of Dove and Murrish were each one win away from...
Three Whitehall High School basketball players were honored earlier this week with postseason accolades. One of the best players in school history, junior Max Feight was selected to the all-state team and was also named to the 5B District all-conference first team. Senior Wyatt Alexander was also named first team all-conference. Lady Trojan Asha Noyes was named second team all-conference. Whitehall boys head coach Zach McLean praised the two-standout players. "I'm so proud of both of them. They...
The Whitehall High School Athletic Hall of Fame will enshrine its third class, the Class of 2018, later this month. The Induction Ceremony will take place Saturday, March 24th from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Whitehall High School Varsity Gym in Whitehall. Doors will open for dinner at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome but RSVPs are required no later than March 15th. RSVPs can be sent via email to chairmanwhshof@gmail.com or by calling (406) 396-3556. Cost is $12 per meal for adults and $9 per meal fo... Full story
While the weather the past several weeks had dipped below zero on multiple occasions, spring is just around the corner and with this is the return of baseball in Whitehall. The Whitehall Baseball League is scheduled to start their season in April and will once again compete in the Gallatin Valley League. League officials also have some great news for the upcoming season. ‘We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the League’s championship tournament June 2 and 3,” Joe Chase said. “This will bring all the teams and their familie...
The Whitehall High School middle school wrestling team had some tough competition last week at the Junior High Duals in Belgrade. Pictured are Kace Wagner going for the double leg and Michael Reiff looking for the pin....
Three Whitehall players were named to the rosters for the 2018 Southwest Montana High School Basketball Classic, which will be played Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at the Montana Tech HPER. A committee of sport writers, broadcasters, and media personnel selected the teams after receiving nominations from the coaches of participating schools. Senior Wyatt Alexander and junior Max Feight will both play for the “Big Sky” Boys team, and junior Dorothy Mastel will play for the “Big Sky” girls team. According to Butte Chamber of Commerce Director Stephan...
While they may not have come away with a victory at last week's 5B District Tournament in Belgrade, the Whitehall High School girls basketball team showed plenty of promise for the future with two strong performances. The sixth seeded Lady Trojans fell 38-26 Thursday to rival Boulder, and were eliminated from the tournament Saturday in a close 40-35 loss to Big Timber. "Their defense put them in a spot to win. For them to come out and execute – as a coach you love that. They did everything I a...
During their four years as members of the Whitehall High School football, seniors Wyatt Alexander, Braden Smith, Dawson Hoerauf and Kayden Howser worked hard to achieve success on the field -- and it showed with 21 wins the past two seasons. Following their final season with the team, the four were selected to play at the Class B All Star Game this June at Rocky Mountain College in Billings. To help raise money for the trip, the four student athletes are ready and willing to bring the hard work...
The season has come to an end for the Whitehall High School boys basketball team. Entering the 5B District Tournament as the three seed, the Trojans won two of their first three games before losing an elimination game 48-41 to fourth seeded Manhattan. Whitehall opened the tournament last Thursday with a hard fought 56-44 win over sixth seeded Broadwater County High School. Head Coach Zach McLean said while it wasn't their best-played game of the season, his team fought hard and battled through...
The Whitehall High School wrestling team wrapped up a strong 2017/18 season with two Trojans placing at the State Wrestling Tournament at the Metra Park in Billings. Senior Dawson Hoerauf ended his storied career with a second place finish at 285 pounds, and freshman Dawson Powers ended his first year with the team finishing fifth at 103 pounds. "We had a good finish to a great year. It's fun to look back over the struggles and accomplishments of the wrestling season. The athletes have...
The Whitehall High School girls basketball will get another shot at rival Jefferson High School (Boulder) when they open the District 5B Tournament Thursday. The sixth seeded Lady Trojans will play the third seeded Lady Panthers Thursday at the Belgrade Events Center with tipoff set for 4:30 p.m. The two teams have met twice this season, with Jefferson picking up a 46-37 victory December 16 in Whitehall, and a 49-32 home victory in January. "As a team I think we match up well with Boulder. In...
With a 57-51 win last Friday night over Townsend, the Whitehall High School boys basketball team clinched the third seed in the this week's District 5B Tournament in Belgrade. The game was tied at half before the Trojans (12-6, 5-5 5B) outscored the Bulldogs 14-8 in the third quarter on their way to the six-point victory. "This was a big win for us, definitely one we needed," senior Braden Smith said following the game. "Winning this game put us at the third seed which set up the way we want for...
The Whitehall High School football team had three players sign letters of intent to play college football. Pictured are Braden Smith, Wyatt Alexander, and Dawson Hoerauf. Smith and Alexander signed to play at Montana Tech, and Hoerauf will play at Minot State. Pictured below is Hoerauf signing a National Letter of Intent last week to play football at Minot State University. He is pictured with his parents Bob and Jennifer....
To say the Whitehall High School wrestling team had an impressive performance last Saturday would be an understatement. The Trojans shined with four individual champions and qualified a total of nine for the state tournament at last week's Southern B/C Divisional Wrestling Tournament in Columbus. Trentin Walker (113 pounds), Connor Johnson (132 Pounds), Kayden Howser (205 Pounds) and Dawson Hoerauf (285 pounds) all captured Divisional Championships. It was the third consecutive championship for... Full story
Anyone who has followed the Whitehall High School girls basketball team during the 2017-18 season has witnessed a fiercely dedicated squad that shows improvement each and every time they take the court. The Lady Trojans hard work came to fruition last week as they picked up their first 5B District win of the season with a 55-45 home victory over Manhattan. The Lady Trojans kept things rolling with a dominant 49-32 win Friday at Gardiner. With only two regular season games remaining on their sche...
A highly decorated track star in high school, Twin Bridges senior and Whitehall resident Michaela Madden will be continuing her career at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. Twin Bridges Superintendent Chad Johnson said Madden has been instrumental in the success of the Lady Falcons Track team the past three seasons, and he expects more of the same this spring. Madden signed her National Letter of Intent in late January in front of family, friends, students and staff at the high...
It was a great week for the Whitehall High School boys basketball team. The Trojans (11-5, 4-5 5B) bounced back from two tough road losses with a thrilling 66-58 overtime victory Thursday over Manhattan, and a convincing 78-66 road win Friday night at Gardiner. It was as emotional start to the week for the Trojans when they hosted rival Manhattan on senior night in a packed Varsity Gym. After a back and fourth affair, Whitehall saved their best for last. After a Tigers shot at the buzzer tied...
It will be an emotional night Thursday when the Whitehall High School boys basketball team hosts conference rival Manhattan. The Trojans will recognize seniors Wyatt Alexander, Ryan Murphy, and Braden Smith in a special ceremony prior to the game tentatively scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Varsity Gym. Whitehall Head Coach Zach McLean said the three are a great group of seniors and very respectful young men. "Time flies by, I can remember all three of them as freshman. They have dedicated...
A four-year starter and one of the best lineman in school history, Whitehall High School senior Dawson Hoerauf will continue his football career in college. Hoerauf committed earlier this month to play for Minot State, an NCAA Division II school in Minot, North Dakota. Following his senior season, Hoerauf was named both all-state and all conference, and was selected to play in the Montana East/West Shrine Bowl Game, and the Class B All Star Game. He was also named to the USA Today All-USA...
After four tough road battles, the Whitehall High School girls basketball team is returning to Varsity Gym for a Thursday night battle against Manhattan. In their first matchup this season, the Lady Trojans battled hard in the first quarter and only trailed 17-12 at the end of the period. The Lady Tigers were able to take control of the game in the second quarter after Whitehall had foul trouble with starters Allee Scafani and Dorothy Mastel. Manhattan would end the night with a 57-33 victory....
After a successful regular season, the Whitehall High School wrestling team proved they will be a force to reckon with during the postseason. The Trojans will next compete Saturday in Columbus at the Southern B/C Divisional Tournament. Senior wrestler Dawson Hoerauf said he has high goals for both the team and in his division. He would like Whitehall to win the team title and to win his second divisional crown at 285 pounds. He won a divisional title in 2016 and finished second in 2017. His...
Anyone who has followed the Whitehall High School girls basketball team during the 2017-18 season has witnessed a fiercely dedicated squad that shows improvement each and every time they take the court. The Lady Trojans hard work came to fruition Thursday night when they picked up their first 5B District win of the season with a 55-45 home victory over Manhattan. With only three regular season games remaining on their schedule, head coach Kelly Nieskens said this is the time of year the team... Full story
