Sports

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.

LEADING OFF: Verlander aims for 7th win in row, Acuña ailing

Published on Fri, 05/27/2022 - 12:00am

A look at what’s happening around the majors today:

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.

Park High Rangers ready for state tennis

Published on Tue, 05/24/2022 - 12:00am
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For Park High tennis players Elsa Cajune and Bodie Shepardson this weekend will be a new experience as they will be playing for the Class A state singles championship. And for the Rangers boys and girls doubles teams, Tess Cocotos and Debbie Chambers and Houston Dunn and Caleb Jergenson this weekend represents a rerun to state for each, with the Cocotos and Chambers team having medaled last year winning fifth place overall.

Park boys finish third at divisionals

Published on Mon, 05/23/2022 - 12:00am
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The Park High boys track team shocked the Eastern A Conference finishing third Saturday at the divisional track meet held at Lockwood High School. As a result the boys team will be sending nine boys to the Class A state finals this weekend in Butte. The Lady Rangers track team also had a successful weekend as six girls will take part in the girls state finals at Butte this weekend. The Rangers were dueling with Glendive all day Saturday for second place, but finished the day a mere eight days behind. The third-place finish was an amazing team effort for the boys and represents the best finish for the boys track team in over two decades.

Rockies hold first place with 11-4 win

Published on Mon, 05/23/2022 - 12:00am

Baseball greats Lou Gehrig, Joe Dimaggio, Ryan Sandberg, Bert Campaneris, Roberto Clemente, Cal Ripken, Jr., Derek Jeter, and Mike Trout all have had one thing in common, quite leadership. Baseball is a game of both eye-hand coordination and the mental understanding of game situations. On Friday night in Belgrade, Wister Tewell displayed a sense of both to help lead the Rockies to an 11-4 victory over the Diamondbacks, to keep the Rockies in first place in the Babe Ruth League.

Park High announces new Rangers girls soccer coach

Published on Fri, 05/20/2022 - 12:00am
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Park High Activities Director Nate Parseghian recently announced the hiring of Carlos Pilicita as the Rangers new head girls varsity soccer coach to replace Matt Pierson who retired after the Rangers successful season last fall.

Rangers sponsor football camp

Published on Fri, 05/20/2022 - 12:00am

Park High Rangers head football coach Nick Coate recently announced that Park High will hold a football skills camp for all middle grade through high school athletes.