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The Whitehall High School cross country team got an early glimpse of the course they will be running at state at last week’s Capital City 7 on 7 Meet in Helena. The Trojans had six of a over a 1,000 who competed at the meet at Bill Roberts GolfCourse. Head Coach Kerry Sacry said he was pleased with how everyone ran on the course he described as hard with hills and twists and turns. The top finisher for Whitehall was sophomore Madison Loomis, who finished 18th in race five with a time of 23:24.71. Macee Patritti had a time of 25:10.96 in race s...
The Whitehall Youth Soccer Association has decided to join the Montana Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) and they are hosting the start of registration October 26th with a fun night of indoor soccer. As a member of MYSA our players ages 11 or 12 and up can play teams from all over the state at their level including Bozeman, Butte, Livingston, Big Timber, Missoula, Plains, Red Lodge, Helena and others. Typically, we will meet in Bozeman, Helena and Missoula to play games. The past several years, Whitehall’s older soccer players have traveled e... Full story
The Whitehall High School volleyball team played some great volleyball in their opening set last night against Big Timber before eventually falling 25-23. The Lady Herders would take control in the second and third sets (25-11, 25-7) to take the road victory at a special "Pink Out" night at Varsity Gym. Sophomores Morgan Benner and Hannah Tebay each had seven digs for the Lady Trojans. Junior Dorothy Mastel added five digs and team high five kills. Tebay had a team high six assists. Mastel and T...
The Whitehall/Harrison High School football team took care of business Friday night in Columbus, and will play for an outright divisional championship October 20 against Manhattan. Up 6 to 0 at halftime, the Trojans (8-0, 6-0 Southern B) used two long second half scoring strikes from Max Feight to Wyatt Alexander on their way to a 26-6 road victory. “Overall I thought we played well. We ran the ball a lot more than usual and I thought that style of physical play wore Columbus down in the s... Full story
After not giving up a lead in their first five games of the season, the Whitehall/Harrison High School football team found themselves in unfamiliar territory Friday night when Townsend quarterback Tyson Racht connected with Kameron Rauser for a long touchdown to put the Bulldogs up 7-6 with 9:17 left in the first quarter. The Trojans (6-0, 4-0 Southern B) bounced back emphatically with two consecutive first half touchdowns on their way to a 26-14 road victory. Going into the game, Whitehall... Full story
A talented group of Whitehall Middle School runners shined last Saturday at the Mountain West Classic in Missoula. The large meet included competitors from Montana, Washington, Idaho and Wyoming. Eighth grader Adam Williams finished an impressive 51st out of 312 runners with a time of 8:36.94. Seventh grader Dane Hoover also had a solid race, placing 110th with a time of 9:10.77. Kollin Smith also competed for the boys team and finished with a time of 12:00.55. Sixth grader Ashlynn Alley placed 110th out of 338 runners in the girls race with a... Full story
In a busy week for the Whitehall Lady Trojans volleyball team, the squad continued to show heart and determination and was able to pickup two victories at the Manhattan Christian Invitational. Whitehall picked up pool play victories over White Sulphur Springs (25-21) and Shields Valley (25-12) at the 15-team tournament. "The girls did really well against White Sulphur Springs and Shields Valley – they soundly beat Shields Valley which solidified my thoughts that they had a really off day when w... Full story
In a Friday night matchup of two of the best teams in all of Class B, the Whitehall/Harrison High School football team bounced back from an early Jefferson High School score with three consecutive touchdowns on their way to a 29-14 homecoming victory over their cross-county rivals. "These kids prepare so hard, and preparation is what is getting the job done for us," head coach Dan Lacey said following the game. "We spend a ton of time watching film and the kids understand situations we need to...
It will be a great time for a great cause Tuesday, October 10 in Varsity Gym. The Whitehall Lady Trojans are set to host Big Timber in a special "Pink Out" event to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. Along with the Lady Trojans wearing pink, head coach Lauren McDonald encouraged fans to join them in an effort to raise awareness. The junior varsity game will start at 5 p.m. and will be followed by varsity action....
After not giving up a lead in their first five games of the season, the Whitehall/Harrison High School football team found themselves in unfamiliar territory Friday night when Townsend quarterback Tyson Racht connected with Kameron Rauser for a long touchdown to put the Bulldogs up 7-6 with 9:17 left in the first quarter. The Trojans (6-0, 4-0 Southern B) bounced back emphatically with two consecutive first half touchdowns on their way to a 26-14 road victory. Going into the game, Whitehall... Full story
After having their last two meets cancelled, the Whitehall High School Cross Country team was finally able to compete for the first time in three weeks at last Saturday's Butte Invite. "The weather was great for running. Our kids were excited to compete again," head coach Kerry Sacry said. Senior Ryan Murphy was the top overall finisher for the boys team. He placed 123rd with a time of 19:50.00. Sacry said Murphy has been working hard since the start of the season. "He has shown good senior... Full story
It was business as usual last Friday night for the Whitehall/Harrison High School football team. The Trojans (5-0, 3-0 Southern B) had five different players find the end zone on their way to a 47-7 victory on the road at Three Forks. Junior gunslinger Max Feight had a huge night for Whitehall. He finished the evening 21 of 30 passing for 397 yards and four touchdowns. He was also the leading ball carrier for the Trojans with five carries for 60 yards. "It was really big for us to be able to spr... Full story
The Whitehall High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its third class, the Class of 2018, in the spring of next year. This year’s class features athletic director, Dan Reum, who served for more than 25 years from the 1970s through 1990s. This class will also induct long-time contributor Dr. Gayle Sacry. Two teams are highlighted in this class; the 1978-79 State 3rd place Wrestling team, and the 1990 Boys Basketball State Runner-up team. It also highlights five outstanding athletes, including Shane Shaw and Frank Sholey, wrestling s... Full story
The Whitehall High School varsity volleyball team will look to pick up their first conference win this weekend against rival Jefferson High School. The Lady Trojans were on the road Tuesday night in Big Timber. They will host their rival Saturday, September 23, with junior varsity action starting at 5 p.m. Whitehall fell on the road last night at Big Timber. After losing the first two sets 25-14, Whitehall bounced back and won the third, 25-23. The lost the match after dropping the fourth set, 2... Full story
After having their last two meets cancelled, the Whitehall High School Cross Country team will be back in action Saturday at a meet in Butte. The Trojans once again had to wait another week to compete after their meet last Saturday in Anaconda was cancelled due to snow conditions. The team had hoped to make up the Anaconda meet Monday, but it was unfortunately also cancelled. Head Coach Kerry Sacry said there are no plans to make up either meet. and he is hoping for good weather this... Full story
It was a cold, windy, rainy and muddy night September 15 at Trojans Field. While the conditions may not have been ideal for a Whitehall/Harrison offense that had averaged 41 points in their first three games, it was a perfect opportunity for the Trojans defense to once again show they are one of the elite defensive units in Montana. Led by a dominant defensive performance, the Trojans improved to 4-0 on the season with a 22-7 win over a gritty visiting Big Timber team. Following the game,... Full story
Hunting season has arrived. Here are a few tips from the Jefferson Valley Sportsman’s Association. 1. Hunting on private land is a privilege, not a right. As a hunter, you are a guest on someone else’s land. Hunting on block management areas can be discontinued during the season for individuals who don’t follow the rules. Block management areas can be withdrawn from the block management program if public hunting becomes too much of a headache for the land owner. 2. When is the best time to ask for permission to hunt? Before the season is best... Full story
Engines will roar at the Bureau of Land Management’s Pipestone recreation area Sept. 16-17 during a competitive motorcycle race. Earlier this year, the BLM Butte Field Office issued a 10-year Special Recreation Permit to 5th Gear Productions, based in Three Forks, to conduct the annual race at the Pipestone Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area, about 13 miles east of Butte. Each day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., riders will participate in timed races with different classes and a staggered start pattern. The maximum number of race participants has b... Full story
After two dominating wins to open the season, it was more of the same for the Whitehall/Harrison High School football in their conference opener Friday night at Trojans Field. Whitehall used a well-balanced offense and smothering defense to improve to 3-0 on the season with a 41-7 win over visiting Red Lodge. Following the game Friday, head coach Dan Lacey lauded his defensive unit that has allowed just two touchdowns in 12 quarters this season. "They are doing a great job. We are getting a rota... Full story
Despite a conference loss last week to Manhattan, Whitehall High School head volleyball coach Lauren McDonald is pleased with how hard her team is playing. The Lady Trojans dropped their lone match last week 25-14, 25-17, 25-14 last Thursday against the Lady Tigers. McDonald said the girls played really well and did some good things. She said despite two losses to open the conference season, they have stayed positive, are doing a good job at listening to instruction, and are starting to put... Full story
The smoke filled Montana skies led to the cancellation or postponement last week of numerous high school sporting events across the state. This included a meet for the Whitehall High School Cross Country team. WHS Athletic Director Dan Lacey told the Ledger Friday afternoon the decision had been made to cancel the Harrison Cross Country meet last Saturday because of smoky conditions. This was the second scheduled meet for the Trojans cancelled because of smoke. Their August 29 meet at Fairmont was also cancelled. The Trojans are next scheduled... Full story
It was a cold, windy, rainy and muddy night September 15 at Trojans Field. While the conditions may not have been ideal for a Whitehall/Harrison offense that had averaged 41 points in their first three games, it was a perfect opportunity for the Trojans defense to once again show they are one of the elite defensive units in Montana. Led by a dominant defensive performance, the Trojans improved to 4-0 on the season with a 22-7 win over a gritty visiting Big Timber team. Following the game,... Full story
Throughout the year, high school and junior high kids from across Montana travel throughout the Treasure State competing in numerous rodeos. The costs associated with travel and entry fees add up, so this weekend will serve as not only a chance for local participants to have the luxury of a home event, it will also be a great chance for the area residents to come out and support a group of talented local competitors. The annual Whitehall High School and Junior High Rodeo is scheduled to take pla... Full story
After two dominating wins to open the season, it was more of the same for the Whitehall/Harrison High School football in their conference opener Friday night at Trojans Field. Whitehall used a well-balanced offense and smothering defense to improve to 3-0 on the season with a 41-7 win over visiting Red Lodge. Following the game Friday, head coach Dan Lacey lauded his defensive unit that has allowed just two touchdowns in 12 quarters this season. “They are doing a great job. We are getting a r... Full story
While the Whitehall High School varsity volleyball team may have dropped their home opener 25-9, 25-13, 25-23 last Thursday to visiting Townsend, head coach Laura McDonald was pleased with the performance of her young team. "The scores for the first two games didn't even come close to showing how well the girls played. The mistakes and points lost were kind of weird. They pulled themselves together for the third game and it was exciting to watch," she said. Junior Dorothy Mastel had a huge... Full story