Under the guidance of a new coach, the Polson Boys’ Cross Country team has experienced remarkable growth, both on an individual and team level. Jason Delaney, the newly appointed coach, has brought a fresh perspective and renewed energy to the program. With years of experience in competitive running and coaching, Delaney has introduced a thorough and effective...

Since Coach Jason Delaney took over as head coach of the Polson High School Cross Country teams, there have been major growth and positive changes within the girls’ team. Delaney’s structured training, enthusiasm, and focus on the details have brought new...

Under the guidance of their coach, Cameron Milton, the Polson High School Boys Golf Team faced numerous challenging tournaments, culminating in a strong performance at the state championship where they secured...

The Lady Pirates Golf Team has had a tough season with lots of challenges but it has given them an opportunity to improve for next fall season. Because they lost...

The growth of the Polson High School football team this 2025 season has provided the team with opportunities to better their teamwork and establish a football program that encourages...

The Polson High School girls’ volleyball team is made waves this season, climbing to 9th place out of 56 teams in Montana through dedication, teamwork, and a strong drive to improve both on and off the court. Josie Henriksen, the only senior on the varsity team, has...

The Polson boys’ soccer team worked their way up to the top of their conference this season, qualifying them to compete in the state championship game for the first time since 2018. They faced off against Whitefish for a State Class A Title and...

This season, the Polson High School Lady Pirates girls’ soccer team focused on developing skills and teamwork. Throughout the season, the highs and lows have not deterred the Lady Pirates from their commitment to teamwork. With the addition of...

The Polson High School Softball team started off their season on March 22nd at the Lady Pirate Hardball Classic with a tied game against the Belgrade Panthers with an ending score of 4-4. The girls followed up their next game with a win against their rivals...

As their season heads into its final stretch, the Polson High School Pirates baseball team has proven themselves as a contender in the All-Class run for state. Assistant Baseball Coach, Drew Dumont said, “They are a good group of kids...

The Polson High School boys’ and girls’ tennis teams have experienced significant changes from last season, with a reduction in team size from nearly 30 to 23 members on the girls’ team and only about 17 on the boys’ team...

With a new coaching staff leading into the season, the Polson High School track and field team has been soaring to new heights this spring, including two seniors signing in their respective colleges. The fresh perspective brought by the new...

After two years of coaching the cheer team, Alysha Valentine advocated for hiring a stunt coach to expand the cheerleaders’ abilities, adding more advanced techniques and routines. Marete O’Roake grew up cheering with Coach Valentine...

Actively encouraging students to step outside their comfort zones and immerse themselves in different sports and events is a part of the Special Olympics mission. Polson High School is proud to be a part of the Special Olympics program, an inclusive initiative that allows students of all abilities to participate...

Swimming is a powerful mixture of endurance, technique, and mental toughness. From the first splash to the final stroke, swimmers push their limits. The Polson Pirate Swim Team consists of fifteen swimmers with a variety of skill levels, from athletes in their first seasons to those who have been swimming their...

The 2024-25 Speech and Debate season kicked off with double the team and double the determination here in Polson with the team aiming for higher placements and stronger goals, as well as places in the state rankings. Chloe Anderson, one of the two senior captains, boasted about gathering...

The Polson High School wrestling coaches’ philosophy is to “develop servant leaders in life and build a strong culture.” During their previous season, the girls’ wrestling team lost senior leaders, necessitating other girls stepping up. Junior Ciri Nice said,  “the team dynamic was really good this year...

This season the Polson Boys’ Wrestling started with a young team, primarily consisting of sophomores and juniors. Their members focused on fostering active and mentally focused students, as the Head Coach, Eric Huffine, stated: “ wrestling is important to develop servant leaders in life and build strong culture...

For many Lady Pirates, basketball started as a passion in middle school, with support from peers playing a big role. Senior Jaja Nichols shared that her dad, a former Polson player, was a key influence in her decision to play, “Basketball has been in my family, and I’ve loved it since middle school,” she said...

The Polson boys basketball season is showing great progress as  it nears the end with only 3 games left. This season, the boys have almost tripled their wins from last year with a total of 6 wins compared to 2 last year.

The Polson Girls’ Cross Country Team finished their season on October 26th at the MHSA State Championship in Missoula. Overall, the girls’ team finished 10th out of 23 teams at state...

For the first three years of Kila Cannon’s golf career, she played with the same three girls, all a year older than her. When they all graduated last spring, she didn’t know if she would have any teammates in the fall...

The Pirate football team implemented a new motto this year, “Bigger Than Me” or BTM, to encourage athletes to think outside themselves. It encourages players to “Being good students and being good people,” said head coach Carson Oakland...

With new coaches and a new conference, the Polson Pirates Lady Soccer team got a fresh start to their 2024 season. Returning senior Madyson Luikart said, “I was a little scared at first, but once we started practicing...

As the Polson High School volleyball team kicked off the season, the energy and excitement among the players was contagious. With a mix of experienced seniors and enthusiastic newcomers, this year’s squad is all about growth and teamwork...