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Billings Skyview sweeps Great Falls in boys and girls doubleheader
GREAT FALLS — Billings Skyview's boys and girls soccer both picked up road soccer wins against Great Falls in a Thursday doubleheader at Siebel Soccer Field. The boys Falcons squad entered the matchup on a three-game unbeaten run (2-0-1) after losing eight straight, dating back to last year. The boys and girls Bison squads have yet to pick up a win during the 2026 season.
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GFPS reviews staffing statistics, continuing focus on recruitment and retention
Great Falls Public Schools is the third-largest local employer with 1,842 employees supporting 21 schools and 10,000 students. Personnel makes up about 85 percent of the district’s annual budget. During the Sept. 8 school board meeting, Heather Spurzem, district human resources director, discussed hiring, recruitment and turnover. She said...
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C.M. Russell High special teams powers win over Belgrade in conference opener
Note: This story has been updated to add a quote, video, and statistics. The C.M. Russell High special teams were just that on Thursday, Sept. 10, as the Rustlers cruised to a 28-3 Eastern AA victory at Memorial Stadium. Cornerback Carson Hollern returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown less than four minutes into the game before Gage Allen recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a score and recorded a blocked punt himself in the second quarter as CMR built the four-possession lead at halftime. Defensive end Ryan Gilbertson knocked down the Belgrade punt leading to the Allen touchdown and also recorded a sack, while quarterback Beckett Crouch slung a pair of first-half scores. Crouch hit receiver Devyn Smith for a 25-yard catch-and-run score early in the second quarter prior to finding Nick Stimac in the end zone from 22 yards out late in the second frame. The Panthers’ lone first-half score came on a Cooper Holland 22-yard field goal in the first quarter, capitalizing on a Rustlers’ muffed punt at their own 20. Belgrade drove down to the CMR 1-yard line in the fourth quarter but the Rustler defense held on downs, and corner Kawiwo’ole
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Captain Mason Cannon the 'spearhead' for Great Falls High football team
Mason Cannon earned a captaincy last season for Great Falls High, an honor not often bestowed on juniors in high school football. As a two-way starter and the honorary No. 40 for the Bison this season, the senior is making the most of his opportunities on and off the field. “It really means a lot to see what my teammates think of me and what the prior class thought of me, too, as being a leader of the program,” Cannon said. “But it’s honestly surreal to be in the position that I am, to help lead younger kids and inspire younger kids to be the best versions of themselves.” More: Donavin Scribner an 'every-down back' for C.M. Russell High football VOTE: Volleyball, golf, football stars up for Athlete of the Week, Sept. 8-11 Cannon and Great Falls (0-2) open up the Eastern AA schedule at 7 p.m. against one of the state’s top teams in Billings West (2-0) on Friday, Sept. 11, at the newly christened Sam McDonald Stadium at Daylis. Cannon was the leading rusher for the Bison last season, as he averaged over six yards per carry along with five touchdowns. He is also the team’s top returning
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Leanne Frost Is CEO of Great Falls College in Montana
Leanne Frost is the new CEO and dean of Great Falls College Montana State University, a public community college affiliated with the Montana State University System. According to the most recent information from the U.S. Department of Education, Great Falls College enrolls more than 1,500 students, 69 percent of whom are women.
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Memorial Magic: CMR beats Missoula Sentinel 28-25, scoring with three seconds left
GREAT FALLS — The clock is ticking down: 10, 9, 8, 7. CMR Rustlers junior quarterback Beckett Crouch takes the snap and looks left. Blake Katz finds himself wide open on the goal line and Crouch's pass hits him right on the letters for a walk-off touchdown. The Rustlers...
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St Patrick's Academy seniors still looking for new school following shutdown
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Students from St. Patrick's Academy High School were looking for new schools after the academy officially closed at the start of the school year. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Great Falls-Billings reported it could not overcome staffing and leadership challenges despite extensive efforts to keep the school open. The diocese said it would continue helping families and staff during the transition period.
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Senior brings well-rounded leadership to CMR football this fall
Last school year, Gage Allen proved to be one of the most well-rounded athletes in the state. The C.M. Russell High star excelled in all seasons, earning all-conference honors in football, a 190-pound state championship in wrestling, and honorable-mention All-State accolades in baseball. Now a senior football captain for the Rustlers, Allen said he’s focused not only on how he can continue to improve, but bringing others along as well. “I think it’s really cool, knowing what I can do and knowing that I still have a lot of room to grow,” Allen said. “I’m not content with any of the stuff I’ve already done. I’m always working to get better, and working to get better in football right now means every day to get everybody on track, get more wins, get more points. It’s not ‘me-focused’ like wrestling is, it’s a whole team game.” CMR (0-1) plays host to its home-opener at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, at Memorial Stadium, taking on Missoula Sentinel (1-0) in the final nonconference game of the season. Great Falls High (0-1) hits the road for a non-league tilt at 7 p.m. Friday against Missoula Big Sky (1-0) at MCPS Stadium. Takeaways: Flathead