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Glacier punches ticket to fourth straight Class AA state championship
KALISPELL, Mont. — Glacier is headed back to the Class AA state championship game for the fourth consecutive year after defeating Big Sky 14-6 in Friday's semifinal. In a fog filled game, Big Sky struck first with a field goal before Glacier's Trey Ramey scored twice on rushing touchdowns to give the Wolfpack a 14-3 lead.
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Char-Koosta News
Salish Kootenai College Announces Historic Name Change to Honor All Three CSKT Tribes
PABLO — Salish Kootenai College will change its name to Séliš Ksanka Qĺispé University (Salish Kootenai Kalispel/Pend d’Oreille) starting in 2027, marking a historic transition for the institution. This change not only reflects the school’s broadened academic scope, featuring a robust selection of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, but also honors the cultural heritage and sovereignty of the three Tribes of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT).
montanian.com
Covered Walkway Completed at Libby Elementary School
Libby Elementary School’s (LES) new covered walkway has been completed, providing students and the school community with a safer, more accessible and comfortable space. The LES Parent Council extended its appreciation to the LOR Foundation for its generous support, which played a pivotal role in bringing the project to life. Additional thanks were given to FEC (Round Up for Safety) for its continued commitment to school and community safety, as well as Byron O’Bleness Construction for providing the expertise and manpower to complete the project safely and efficiently.
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Lake County Leader
Polson's season ends with playoff loss to defending state champion Frenchtown
The Polson Pirates saw their football season come to an end Friday night, falling 56-19 to defending State A champion Frenchtown in the opening round of the Class A playoffs. Despite the loss, the Pirates received a boost from the return of quarterback Case Cox, who had missed the previous six games. Cox threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns, connecting with Ben Aldridge for two scores and Eli Emerson for another. Frenchtown wasted little time taking control, as Eli Nahapation returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown to give the Broncs an immediate 7-0 lead. The Broncs extended their lead to 14-0 on a 40-yard touchdown run by Cooper Hardy before quarterback Cody Forthofer added a 9-yard scoring run early in the second quarter to push the advantage to 21-0. Polson answered with its first touchdown of the night when Cox connected with Aldridge on a 25-yard scoring pass. Roman Sawyer added the extra point, cutting the deficit to 21-7. Frenchtown responded with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Cody Forthofer to his brother, Jake Forthofer, giving the Broncs a commanding 28-7 lead at halftime. The Pirates continued to battle in the second half, with Cox finding Aldridge
Bigfork Eagle
Bigfork's Lillie Suffia a leader in the newsroom and on the court
Bigfork High School senior Lillie Suffia can be hard to pin down and even harder to keep up with. A dedicated student and committed athlete, she seems to float through the halls of Bigfork High School on her way to the Monday morning staff meeting of The Norse Code, Bigfork's student newspaper, of which she is the editor-in-chief. As she walks, she mentions that the varsity volleyball team, which she captains, closed out its season on top of the conference and is headed to the divisional tournament. When she's not on the court or reporting a story, Suffia is carrying out her duties as student body president, logging volunteer hours with the National Honor Society and tallying straight As in her classes. But its Suffia's warmth and care for those around her, even amid a demanding schedule, that netted her this quarter's Winslow Nichols Leadership Award, presented to Northwest Montana high school students who are leaders in their communities. "Lillie is an exceptional student, but what makes her truly deserving of this recognition goes far beyond her impressive academic accomplishments. She is a young woman who leads with positivity, kindness, confidence and a genuine respect for the people around her,"
Lake County Leader
Salish Kootenai College becomes Séliš Ksanka Ql̓ispé University
Salish Kootenai College formally announced on Friday, Oct. 30, that it will begin its 50th anniversary celebration next fall by rebranding as Séliš Ksanka Ql̓ispé University. SKC President Michael Munson said this name change recognizes all the tribes of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation and reflects the growth of an institution built through “vision, determination and care of those who came before us.” She said it also creates a wealth of opportunities for both students and the institution. “Our founders were driven by our ancestors' charge that the education necessary to strengthen our people would be rooted in our cultures, our languages and our homes,” Munson said. “That commitment guides us today.” Munson explained that this change reflects what SKC is already offering. The college has functioned like a university, offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees and cutting-edge research. She added that this change recognized what it intends to be. The college’s mission and vision remain unchanged. “Thank you for helping carry this institution forward. Its story belongs to generations of people who believe in what education could make possible for our communities,” she said. “We are proud to honor that legacy as we begin the next chapter together.” Board
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Salish Kootenai College announces transition to university
RONAN, Mont. — Salish Kootenai College, SKC, announced they will be moving from a college into a university, gaining the recognition as a university educational institution. Salish Kootenai college will transition to Sélis, Ksanka, Ql̓ispé University. The proposed name recognizes the Salish and Kootenai nation's culture and language.
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Football Recap: Whitefish Takes Down Beaverhead County in a Playoff Battle + How To Watch
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Whitefish had no problem doing just that on Friday. Everything went their way against the Beaverhead County Beavers as they made off with a 36-12 victory. The Bulldogs are now officially on a roll, as this was the team's third straight win.
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Frenchtown Broncs cruise to the second round get by Polson 56-19
FRENCHTOWN, Mont. - The Frenchtown Broncs began their postseason path to a repeat state title on home soil taking on the Polson Pirates, and it was all Frenchtown from the get go. On the opening kickoff Frenchtown's Elijah Nahapetian is going to go all the way for the kickoff return...