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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
It was a record setting weekend at the 16th annual Cori Bishop, Dave McLaughlin, Steve Dyson Memorial Pool Tournament. The tournament had a total of 60 teams in 2018, beating the previous record of 51. The top 12 teams were paid out at the event that took place at the Whitehall Community Center, Mint Bar, Legends and Two Bit. TOP 12 1. Mike Schaff/Nate Neergaard 2. Dave Custer/Jason Tygert 3. Jeff Grinwis/Nick Douman 4. Dave Garcia/ Brian LaFond 5. George Price/Jerry Churchill 6. Jeff...
A Whitehall eighth-grader will get the experience of a lifetime later this year when he travels to play basketball in the United Kingdom. Brendan Wagner has been selected to take part in the International NBC Tour and will travel overseas for 11 days in late June. Wagner originally became involved with the NBC (Nothing Beats Commitment) after attending several camps including one last summer in Missoula. Over the past several years, Wagner said that through the camps he has been able to improve...
Going into last week, the Whitehall High School boys basketball team knew they would face a daunting task with road matchups at Anaconda and Jefferson High School. The Trojans met the challenge head on and were able to pick up two key victories. Whitehall opened the week Thursday with a 63-50 overtime victory over Anaconda, and won their fifth in a row Friday 61-40 over the Panthers. In the Saturday matchup in Boulder, the Trojans were paced by a well balanced scoring attack with three players...
Despite being shorthanded, the Whitehall High School wrestling team was still able to put up a strong showing at last week's Class B/C Duals at Great Falls Central. The Trojans finished the in fourth out of 17 teams at the one-day tournament. Whitehall opened the tournament with a 43-15 win over Simms, and a 36-27 victory over Columbus. In the semifinals, the Trojans fell 49-21 to Eureka. In their final match of the day, Whitehall was upended 55-22 by Huntley Project. Eureka finished in first,...
The Whitehall High School basketball team will once again be on the road this week with conference matchups Friday against Big Timber and Saturday against top ranked Three Forks.. In action last week, the Lady Trojans lost a tough 55-48 game Thursday at Anaconda, and fell 49-32 on Saturday at Boulder. ANACONDA Whitehall could not have asked for a better start to the game Thursday night against Anaconda. The Lady Trojans dominated the opening quarter outscoring the hosting Copperheads 18-9....
While they were unable to walk away with a victory, the Whitehall High School girls basketball team played some of their best basketball season in the second half of a loss Friday night against Missoula Loyola. After trailing 25-14 at halftime, Whitehall would claw their way back into the game in the fourth quarter and closed to within 43-40 on a Hope Slater free throw with 4:45 left in regulation. The Breakers would put the game out of reach with an 11-3 run to give them a 52-43 victory....
Trailing 16-10 at the end of the first quarter Friday night against Missoula Loyola, the Whitehall High School boys basketball team came out firing on all cylinders in the second quarter. The Trojans outscored the visiting Rams 18-4 in the quarter on their way to a 72-58 victory. Following the game, Trojans head coach Zach McLean praised his teams defensive effort, especially after switching from zone to straight man to man in the second quarter. "That's the best defense we've had all year...
The Whitehall High School wrestling team had six wrestlers place on their way to a third place finish at last week's Choteau Tournament. According to assistant coach Steve Sacry, the tournament featured 31 Class B/C teams, and Whitehall only finished behind Malta and Thompson Falls. "That high of a placing requires a full team effort. I was proud of all the boys," Sacry said. Senior Dawson Hoerauf finished in first place, Dawson Powers placed second, and Connor Johnson ended the tournament in th...
During his time as a player and first eight seasons as head coach of the Whitehall High School boys basketball team, Zach McLean had never left Anaconda's Memorial Gymnasium with a victory. That all changed Thursday night, but it was far from easy. After trailing much of the game, the Trojans rallied in the fourth quarter and were dominant in the overtime of a 63-50 victory over Anaconda High School. "It's a nice win for us. I know they were a little undermanned, but any win here is a good... Full story
Two nights after a tough 50-46 road loss at Manhattan, the Whitehall High School boys basketball team bounced back in impressive fashion with a 59-33 road victory over Twin Bridges. Trojans (5-3, 1-2 5B) head coach Zach McLean said his team played really well in the Saturday win over the Falcons. "It was great to see that kind of response. Those type of games show what type of character your team has," he said. "Defensively we were locked in. I thought our help side rotation was the best is has...
With two home games scheduled this week, the Whitehall High School girls basketball team is continuing to work hard to reach their goals for the season. The Lady Trojans will host Townsend Thursday at 6:00, and will play the late game Saturday night against Missoula-Loyola. In road action last week, the Lady Trojans fell Thursday 57-33 to Manhattan, and 54-19 Saturday at Twin Bridges. Head coach Kelly Nieskens said the team is starting to embrace the idea of constant pressure. "We showed that...
The Whitehall High School wrestling team had two place at last weekend's prestigious Tom LeProwse Tournament in Bozeman. Junior Connor Johnson placed fifth at 132 pounds and Dawson Hoerauf finished seventh at 285. Assistant coach Steve Sacry said Johnson had a very good tournament with a 5-2 record in weight class of mostly Class A and AA wrestlers. Sacry said Hoerauf had an equally stacked weight class. Sacry said on Saturday the rest of the team wrestled at a secondary tournament in Bozeman,...
Trailing 16-10 at the end of the first quarter Friday night against Missoula Loyola, the Whitehall High School boys basketball team came out firing on all cylinders in the second quarter. The Trojans outscored the visiting Rams 18-4 in the quarter on their way to a 72-58 victory. Following the game, Trojans head coach Zach McLean praised his teams defensive effort, especially after switching from zone to straight man to man in the second quarter. "That's the best defense we've had all year... Full story
The Whitehall Trojans will be well represented at the 2018 Montana East West Shrine Game scheduled to kickoff July 21 in Great Falls. Seniors Wyatt Alexander and Dawson Hoerauf were both selected to the West roster for the prestigious all-star game that raises money for the Shriner's Hospital For Children in Spokane. Fellow senior Braden Smith was selected as an alternate at the linebacker position. Whitehall resident and Butte Central senior Zeb Antonioli was also selected as an alternate at... Full story
Four local athletes were named to the roster for the 2017 Montana East West Shrine Bowl Game in Great Falls. Whitehall seniors Wyatt Alexander and Dawson Hoerauf were both selected to the West team. Alexander will play receiver and Hoerauf will play offensive guard at the game that will take place July 21. Senior Braden Smith was selected to the West squad as an alternate at the linebacker position. Zeb Antonioli, a Whitehall resident and senior at Butte Central High School, was selected as an alternate at guard. Look for a feature story about...
The Whitehall High School wrestling team ended 2017 in spectacular fashion. All nine of the Trojans wrestlers competing were able to pick up a victory in a varsity dual victory over Anaconda. Eight of the wrestlers won by fall. "They wrestled very solid and consistent," assistant coach Steve Sacry said. Dawson Powers, Mike Wilkinson, Connor Johnson, Dallen Hoover, Garris Robertson, Kayden Howser and Dawson Hoerauf all picked up wins by pin. Wyatt Powers was also victorious 6-4 over Dylan Skoclic...
