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KOKOT WINS STATE LONG JUMP

Published on Tue, 05/31/2022 - 12:02pm
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The Park High boys track team took seventh place overall this weekend out of 21 teams at the Class A state track tournament with a team total of 31 points in Butte. Senior Payton Kokot led the Rangers winning first place in the long jump with a personal best leap of 22-07.00. Amazingly, Kokot would go on to earn a total of 23 points, taking second in the high jump and fourth in the triple jump, and he also was a member of the Rangers All-State 4x400 relay team.

STATE CHAMPS

Published on Tue, 05/31/2022 - 12:01pm
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BOZEMAN — Park High Rangers Tess Cocotos and Debbie Chambers are state doubles champions. After putting together a

Rangers lose at tourney

Published on Tue, 05/31/2022 - 12:00am

The Park High Lady Rangers opened the state softball tournament at 11 a.m. on Thursday in Hamilton against the Lady Golden Eagles from Fergus with their goal to finish in the top four. The state softball tournament was a double elimination format, meaning the teams who lost a game before reaching the finals would be dropped into the consolation bracket with a chance to play into the third/fourth place game on Saturday. For seniors Marissa Taylor and Taylor Young they came to Hamilton hoping to improve upon their fifth place finish last year.

VIEW FROM THE SIDELINES: Cocotos and Chambers roll into state tennis semifinals

Published on Fri, 05/27/2022 - 12:00am
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So there are not many things I dislike about this sports writing gig. I’ve not worked here in the summer as of yet, and as far as I can tell, there’s not a grill for Friday brats to be cooked, but the coffee is free so I shouldn’t complain. But one thing I seriously dislike is having to write a story about a high school sports event which has yet to finish.

Brockett throws no-hitter in 7-0 win vs. Manhattan

Published on Thu, 05/26/2022 - 12:00am
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Every baseball team needs a Bucky Dent, or, as Boston Red Sox Fans refer to him, Bucky “Bleeping” Dent.

Shields Valley summer sports dates announced

Published on Thu, 05/26/2022 - 12:00am

Shields Valley head football and boys basketball coach Jacob Fisher recently announced the Rebels summer sports programs.

CHAMPIONSHIP CHASE

Published on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 12:00am
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When the Park High Lady Rangers softball season began the girls had one singular goal — make state. The Rangers checked that box last week with a thrilling come from behind win for third place against Hardin in the Southeast Class A divisionals, when senior Marissa Taylor drilled a base hit to center field in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Rangers walked off a 7-6 win.

Rockies pitchers combine for win

Published on Mon, 05/16/2022 - 12:00am

The Livingston Rockies used a combination of four pitchers to beat Manhattan Friday at Crawford Field in Manhattan. Rockies head coach Bruce Lay has worked this season to develop his young pitching staff while ensuring they stay on a strict pitch count in order to protect their health.

Red Sox comeback falls short

Published on Mon, 05/16/2022 - 12:00am

The Livingston Red Sox have been able to come back twice this season but they fell short on Friday night against Manhattan in Belgrade, after trimming the lead in the fifth inning to 4-2. The normally patient Red Sox struck out 12 times and left seven runners on base which helped contribute to the loss.

Ranger boys, girls track teams take fourth place

Published on Mon, 05/16/2022 - 12:00am
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On Saturday the Park High boys and girls track teams hosted seven schools at the Park High Track Invitational at McLeod Field. Joining the Rangers were Fergus, Beaverhead County, Butte Central Catholic, Billings Central Catholic, East Helena, Lockwood and Laurel. Fergus won the overall boys team meet with a score of 133 while the Rangers finished fourth with a team score of 73.

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