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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
In their first two games of the season, the Whitehall/Harrison High School football team has scored a whopping 72 points in the first half. They have given up six in the opening frame, and just 12 overall. The Trojans excelled in all three phases of the game Friday, September 1 at Naranche Stadium in Butte on their way to a 54-0 win over Glasgow. Shortly after the game, head coach Dan Lacey said this is the first time since he has been a head coach that the team has won the battle on offense, de...
For the second straight meet, Whitehall's Madison Loomis finished in sixth place for the Lady Trojans. After placing sixth at the season opening meet in Boulder, Loomis had the same finish last Friday in Twin Bridges. The sophomore finished the race with a time of 23:32.35. Savanna Stewart of Twin Bridges finished in first with a time of 21:11.44. Macee Patritti of Whitehall finished 12th with a time of 27:15.23, and Asha Noyes placed 17th with a finish of 31:35.34. On the boy's side, Ryan...
On Friday night, September 8th, the WHS Athletic Hall Of Fame Class of 2017 (the class that was enshrined in March of this year) will be recognized at half time of the Trojan’s first home football game against Red Lodge. Members who were inducted as an individual, team member, coach or contributor this year will be recognized on the field. These members include the 1940 Football team, 1976 Girls Basketball team, the 1980 and 1984 Wrestling teams, the 1997 Girls Volleyball team, as well as Coach Hiney Lund, Rick Shaw, Peggy Patacini, TJ N...
The Whitehall/Harrison High School football team could not have asked for a better start to their opening game of the season August 25 at Shepherd. Dynamic junior returner Connor Johnson took back the opening kickoff 70 yards for a score, the first of four first-half touchdowns in the impressive 28-12 road victory. Head Coach Dan Lacey said the coaching staff and players have been talking about Johnson having a breakout play in a game and he did not disappoint just seconds into the game. "We've...
There were plenty of positives for the Whitehall High School volleyball last Saturday in Manhattan. The Lady Trojans were not only able to pick up a victory against Livingston, the young team was also able to gain valuable experience on the court. Head Coach Lauren McDonald said the team has 14 girls out for the team, but only 12 had enough practices so they were not able to sub for their varsity or junior varsity teams. She said it was daunting when they first arrived to see teams with around...
The Whitehall High School Cross Country team will be at full strength Friday when they head to a meet in Twin Bridges. The Trojans opened their 2017 season last Saturday with two runners competing at a meet in Boulder. Sophomore Madison started the season strong with a sixth-place finish. Junior Adrian Bright also competed. Head Coach Kerry Sacry said it is a tough course, but was pleased with how both ran, adding it is a good starting point for his team. The team also competed Tuesday at...
High school rodeo action is coming to Whitehall. The annual Whitehall High School and Junior High Rodeo is scheduled for Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10. The rodeo will begin at the Rodeo Arena at 10 a.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. on Sunday. Look for a full preview of the rodeo on the front page of next week’s Whitehall Ledger....