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Another weekend in Southwestern Montana and plenty of things to do in and around our corner of the state. Here is everything we were able to find going on in Southwestern Montana. Thursday, July 13th Bingo! Cash Prizes! (must be over age 18) Everyone over age 18 is invited to play Bingo every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. We play the following games:* • $10 for 10 games (3 cards each game) • $1 Midway Blackout (2 cards per sheet) • $2 Midway Blackout (4 cards per sheet) • $2 Blackout (6 cards per sheet) *Buy more game cards if you like! Please bring your own dauber if you have one. There will be some available to borrow or purchase. Come see our new electronic bingo machine! The bar and lounge are also open at 6 p.m. on Thursdays. Classic Car and Motorcycle Cruise-In The Sheridan Cruise-In is back! CLASSIC CARS AND MOTORCYCLE - MUSIC - FOOD - FARMERS MARKET AND LOTS OF FAMILY FUN! Come show off your classic cars or motorcycles every Thursday and enjoy an evening in our beautiful town of Sheridan, MT. Whether you are interested in cars or just a passer-by, come hang with us! This is a free event to all. Please pass on the good word and we look forward to lining Main Street with some old time classics! In case of inclement weather, we will post any changes on FaceBook. Or you can call in at the brewery for update...(406)842-5977 Music on Main Music on Main is back for another season on the original block between Park and Broadway!! Check out the 2023 schedule! We will be doing $5 in food coupons for the first 60 kids ages 12 and under, sponsored by TDS Telecom. Bring a towel for the kids and bring a lawn chair for yourself! PLEASE, NO pets, NO coolers, and NO backpacks. Friday, July 14th Tai Chi - free classes Tai Chi (tie chee) meets on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. It is a gentle form of ancient Chinese exercise that was originally developed for self-defense (with rapid moves), but has evolved into what some call "meditation in motion." If you want to reduce stress and anxiety, while increasing flexibility and balance, come join this class. No charge. 2023 Three Forks Rodeo The annual Three Forks Rodeo. Sanctioned by the Northern Rodeo Association. Saturday, July 15th Dillon Farmers Market Join us every Saturday from June 24 through September 16 on Washington Street by Jaycee Park! Bannack Days Held the third full weekend in July, Bannack Days is a celebration of pioneer life. For a nominal fee, breakfast will be served in the Hotel Meade beginning at 7:00 am both days. A variety of lunch options will be available in the food court as well as other delicious treats like ice cream, kettle corn, and fresh lemonade. From 9am to 5pm on Saturday and from 9 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday folks will be demonstrating many of the pioneer skills. Come watch the quilters craft a quilt and skilled demonstrators make lace. Up Hangman's Gulch you can learn about the infantry and experience an 1860s gold camp. Then try your luck at gold panning. Pose for an old-time family photo or catch a ride on a horse drawn wagon throughout the day. And on Sunday morning, experience an old-time church service. Be sure to watch your step, Bannack has been known to have a few ruffians about. It is not uncommon for a gunfight to break out on Main Street. Throughout both days there will be music in the air – Angel Band, Gilmore City Council, and the Junior Fiddlers to name a few. Speaking of watching your step, swing by the Meade Hotel with your partner and try dancing with the Old Time Dances. Throughout the weekend the visitor center will be open and guided tours of the Masonic Lodge and the Mill will be available. We do ask that you please leave your pets at home during this busy weekend. “Bannack Days” is the signature event for the Montana State Park system. We are taking steps to make the event more self-sustaining to ensure that Bannack Days is able to continue for years to come and to showcase Americas Best Historic Ghost town.” “Special Event” admission to Bannack Days will be $5 per person, however for those who are 5 years of age or under the event is free. There is limited parking, so carpooling is encouraged. Bannack State Park is located 25 miles southwest of Dillon, Montana just off of Highway 278. For information call 406-834-3413 ***On site parking is limited so we will be offering 2 shuttles from the Beaverhead County Fairgrounds. There will be a shuttle leaving the fairgrounds at 9:30 am and 11 am and return shuttles offered at 3:00 pm and 5 pm. For shuttle information you can contact the park at 406-834-3413. Summer Speaker Series - Silas Whitman and Leroy Seth Join us at 11AM and 1:30PM on Saturday 7/15 and Sunday 7/16 in the visitor center to hear from Silas and Leroy! Leroy and Silas are descendants of those who participated in the Nez Perce Flight of 1877. Having been raised in the traditional manner, they have extensive knowledge of the Nez Perce culture, customs, and religion. They are both enrolled members of the Nez Perce Tribe and currently reside in Lapwai, Idaho. Poetry Reading and Open Mic Michael Czarnecki will be reading from his vast collection of poetry on Saturday, July 15th at The Bookstore. The event will be from 2:00-4:00 and after Michael does his reading we will be opening up the floor to local writers for a poetry jam Rodeo Dayz Street Fair & Parade Join #montanasfavoritesmalltown for your favorite rodeo weekend festivities! Fire Dept Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Street Fair, Rodeo and street dancing to live bands! Find the applications for vendors and parade participants here: Vendors: https://docs.google.com/.../1kbnsKUC0j7gsgzDnxEfP.../edit... Parade: https://docs.google.com/.../1v3rPkwhjynq6HMqlN0h4.../edit... That is all we have found for this weekend as always if you have an event going on feel free to email us at southwesternmtnews@gmail.com.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions of the Sun and lower Madison rivers will close to all fishing daily from 2 p.m. to midnight, beginning Wednesday, July 12. The restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve. The hoot-owl restrictions are issued for: Sun River – from the Highway 287 Bridge to the mouth of Muddy Creek. Madison River – from Warm Springs Boat Launch to the confluence with the Jefferson River FWP's drought policy provides for angling restrictions when flows drop below critical levels for fish, when water quality is diminished or when maximum daily water temperatures reach at least 73 degrees for three consecutive days. Water temperatures of 77 degrees or more can be lethal to trout. Restrictions of this nature are designed to protect fish that become more susceptible to disease and mortality when conditions like this exist. FWP officials said one short-term strategy to address heat-induced stress in Montana's wild trout is to reduce catch-and-release mortality by alerting anglers to fish only in the morning. "Limiting fishing to only the cool morning hours can help a lot," said Eric Roberts, FWP’s Fish Management Bureau Chief. “We're trying to minimize any additional stress on wild trout during these mid-summer conditions of high-water temperatures and low flows.” Anglers can reduce stress on fish at all times of the year by getting fish to net or hand quickly, keep them in the water, and revive them prior to releasing them back to river. In addition, anglers can also help reduce stress and mortality for fish by following these practices when catching and releasing fish, though fish mortality may still occur: Fish during the coolest times of day, where permitted. Keep the fish in water as much as possible. Let the fish recover before releasing it. If high temperatures and extremely low flows persist, anglers may want to consider fishing areas with less stressful temperatures and conditions, such as larger lakes or reservoirs, or higher elevation waterbodies. These are the first restrictions imposed this year by FWP, but probably not the last. For the latest waterbody restrictions and closures, click here .

Smoke from a haystack fire may be visible Northeast of Dillon for the next week. Speaking with Fire Chief B.J. Klose they are unsure what started the haystack on fire. The hay was freshly baled and was not compressed enough to ignite on its own and may have been struck by lightning. As of now the way to deal with the fire is to let it burn itself out as it is in an open field with no structures nearby. The fire is a few miles down the Stone Creek Road.

Dar Clark will be our guest speaker Wednesday, July 12th. Dar will refresh out awareness to child and young adult trafficking. Visitors are welcome to attend, and anyone interested in learning more about the Rotary organization is invited to be a guest for lunch. The Rotary Club meets in the Guild Hall of St. James Episcopal Church, located at 203 East Glendale Street. For more information about the Rotary Club, email Matthew Fullerton at matthewfullerton@me.com or Gary Lorenzen at glorenzen415@loray-llc.com .

Fair Board Agenda Monday, July 17 7:00 pm County Courthouse (Commissioner Boardroom) Call to order Introduction of guests Amendments or changes to the agenda Approval of previous meeting minutes Financial Report Old Business 1. Fairground Project and Event Reports a. Manager b. Executive Director c. Board members 2. Board Member Vacancy 3. 2023/24 Budget New Business 1. 2. Correspondence

Montana Western Athletics and the UMW Foundation & Alumni Office are excited to announce the dates for the 2023 Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the Bulldog Bash. This year’s events are also part of the university’s Fall Alumni Weekend festivities. The Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday, October 13 in the Lewis and Clark Room of Mathews Hall. A no-host social will begin at 4:30 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner to open at 5:00 p.m. We are honored to announce the induction of the following athletes into the Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame: Trent Gibson – Football, Paul Snow – Men’s Basketball, Brandon Brown – Men’s Basketball, Wyatt Smith – Rodeo and the 1966-1967 Men’s Track team. The Bulldog Bash will be held the following day on Saturday, October 14 in the Keltz Arena. A cocktail social will kick-off the event at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner and a live auction starting at 5:30 p.m. “We wish to extend a heartfelt invitation to all of our alumni, community, and friends to take part in our upcoming events during Alumni Weekend this fall. This year’s theme, ‘Legacy and Gridiron Glory: 74 years of Bulldog Football at Vigilante Field,’ celebrates the legacy of Montana Western Athletics at Vigilante Field. As we recognize the end of an era with the final season of UMW football to be played at Vigilante this year, we also look to the future in eager anticipation of the completion of the new Sports & Activities Complex on the Montana Western campus,” said Jolene Robbins, UMW Events and Alumni Coordinator. Tickets for the Hall of Fame dinner can be purchased online at https://tinyurl.com/UMW-HOF2023 . To reserve your tickets to the Bulldog Bash, please visit https://tinyurl.com/UMW-Bash2023 . You can also call 406-683-7306 to reserve your tickets for either event. UMW Athletics, Foundation, and Alumni & Friends wishes to thank the community for their continued support of our students and the University, and we look forward to celebrating with you this fall.

Meeting of the Dillon Montana Community Foundation Wednesday July 12, 2023, 5:00 p.m. At Big Sky Cinema, 560 N Montana Street AGENDA A. Call to Order B. History Days Topics That Need Addressed 1. Contract with Frontier Convention Center 2. Barbecue Cook Off 2 people to work with Gary on Saturday and Sunday Pricing 3. Setting up before the concert and clean up afterward 4. Who is running the Car Smash – Money bag, waivers 5. Duck Race. Print more tickets? C. Dillon History Days “The ‘70s” July 21-23, 2023 1. Schedule of Events Friday, July 21 2:00 p.m. Beaverhead County Museum – “Ride the Rails” Train Display Teddy Bear Picnic - Jaycee Park 6:00 p.m. Dillon History Presentation – Old Depot Theater 7:00 p.m. Phillip Page Cowboy Songs and History – Old Depot Theater Saturday, July 22 10:00 a.m. Crazy Days City Wide Sidewalk Sales Vendors Downtown 11:00 p.m. Beaverhead County Museum – “Ride the Rails” Train Display What’s Your Talent” Talent Contest – Frontier Convention Center DJ Adam Plays Songs of the ‘70s - Downtown 12:00 p.m. Auto Festival / Horsepower Roundup Car Show – Center Street Beat the Heat Car Smash – Where? Carma Tyler Memorial Blowin’ Smoke Barbecue Cook Off Sampling – Depot Park Drafts in Dillon– Depot Park Games – Depot Park Cribbage tournament – Elk’s Lodge Music Festival: 6:00 p.m. What’s Your Talent? Winner 6:30 p.m. Julae Rea 7:45 p.m. Joel Longie 9:00 p.m. Levi Blom Sunday, July 23 10:00 a.m. Community Worship Service, Community Picnic 11:00 a.m. Judging for Carma Tyler Memorial Blowin’ Smoke BBQ Cook Off (Closed to the Public) 1:30 p.m. BBQ Cook Off Awards and sell remaining BBQ 2:00 p.m. Duck Race 2. ‘70s History a. Labor Day Plane Crash b. Car Show d. Labor Day Weekend Bazaar September 1-4, 2023 F. Raffle – Drawing During Christmas Stroll G. Other topics not on the agenda that need to be discussed H. Adjournment Committee Members: Stan Smith – Chair Stacey Roundy – Treasurer/Secretary Debbie Sporich Raymond Graham Brenda Womack Rebecca Jones Bill Shafer Golda Vaughn

BEAVERHEAD FIRE DIST. #2 405 N. IDAHO STREET DILLON, MT MEETING NOTICE TUESDAY JULY 18, 2023 5:00 PM AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of Minutes from 06-20-2023 meeting Public Comment III. Approval of Warrants Public Comment IV. Old Business Public Comment V. New Business Discuss/recommend policy for billing MVA’s for out of district drivers. Public Comment VI. Chiefs Report Public Comment VII. Public comment on subjects under the jurisdiction of Beaverhead Fire District #2 that is not on the agenda. VIII. Adjournment

Summertime is the time for car shows and my favorite car show held every year is the Vigilante Car Show held in Virginia City. Main street comes to life for this car show as car and motorcycle enthusiasts take over to show off their pride and joy. With cars spanning the decades of the automobile age there is something for everyone at this car show. Participantsfrom across the state come to show off the vehicles they have put so much time and money into. Many hoped to take one of the top three places but after talking to the many entries it became clear the most coveted prize of all is the people’s choice award. This year’s winners are. 1966 Ford bronco first place 1955 Chevy truck second 1937 Packard roadster third 1934 five window, coupe people’s choice

On Friday, June 30th the Dillon Jaycees hosted a Pitch, Hit, and Run challenge for boys and girls ages 7-14. Presented by MLB Network, kids compete in hitting, pitching, and a timed running event. Those who place can earn a chance to go onto the finals during the World Series. Those competing took turns showing off their batting skills, pitching skills, and running skills hoping to place in the top three. Some age groups did not have enough participants for a top three but those who placed are as follows: Baseball boys 7/8: Jordan Carr-1st Dax Borjas-2nd Isaac Rasch-3rd Baseball Boys 9/10: Austin Blando-1st Jaxon Nagle-2nd Colton Bartlome-3rd Baseball Boys 13/14: Tayden Buhr-1st Softball Girls 7/8: Lizzy Davidson-1st Softball Girls 9/10: Mercedes Lentz-1st Kenzie Ferguson-2nd Softball Girls 11/12: Taylor Graham-1st

Construction Look Ahead: The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), Helena Sand and Gravel, and Riverside Contracting anticipate working on the following, weather permitting: Week of July 10: Paving is planned to begin on Helena Avenue and Atlantic Street. Milling/Paving continues on Interstate 15 (I 15) with single-lane closures and traffic control in place.

Bannack State Park’s signature event, Bannack Days, is scheduled for the third weekend in July, with many traditional activities, displays and re-enactments celebrating Montana’s first territorial capital. Bannack Days are scheduled to happen Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for individuals ages 6 and older, or $20 per family. Admission is free for children ages 5 and younger. Food and drinks can be purchased from vendors during the event. Parking space is limited during this busy event. There will be a free bus service from the fairgrounds in Dillon to Bannack, with service going to Bannack at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., and returning to the fairgrounds at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. FWP staff will provide parking directions for visitors who drive to the park. Shuttle services will be available to and from parking areas farthest from park entrances. Visitors are encouraged to carpool and leave pets at home. About 20 miles west of Dillon, Bannack State Park is a National Historic Landmark and the site of Montana’s first major gold discovery in 1862. More than 50 historic buildings still line Bannack’s Main Street. During Bannack Days, the ghost town comes alive with displays, re-enactments, artisan demonstrations, music and other family-friendly festivities. For more information about scheduled events, activities and park rules for Bannack Days, please visit fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/bannack or call 406-834-3413.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is launching several research efforts in response to trout declines in the Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers. FWP, in partnership with Montana State University, has a four-pronged approach, including the following three studies: Fish mortality study A mortality study on the Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers, as well as the Madison River, will include tagging adult fish to assess how flows, water temperatures, angling and disease influence survival. This study would also help measure the success of adaptive management plans for the Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers that propose adjustments to fishing regulations in response to changes in trout populations. Juvenile fish study A juvenile fish study will focus on developing a better understanding of trout recruitment and the relative contributions of tributary spawning areas to mainstem trout populations. This would include using otolith microchemistry to examine fish movements and age, as well as geographical origins of juvenile fish. Fish health study A fish health study will examine the level that disease is impacting fish populations in the Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers. This would include testing for novel pathogens and determining better ways to routinely sample fish for disease in the future. Fish health monitoring FWP is increasing fish health monitoring and reporting resources on the Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers, including the new web portal sickfish.mt.gov , which launched last week. Background Trout abundances in several areas of the Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers have steadily declined since 2011 and are at or near historical lows. FWP is working to better understand the causes of these declines, which are linked to flows, water temperatures and other factors. Monitoring and responding appropriately to these declines are top agency priorities for FWP. While research efforts begin, FWP has already taken several steps in addressing the situation: On June 6, FWP announced new efforts to research and monitor trout population declines in the Jefferson Basin to better inform the state’s strategies and response. FWP proposed temporary angling restrictions to protect spawning fish and limit angler-caused mortality on the Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers to the Fish and Wildlife Commission. The commission adopted the emergency regulations. On June 7, FWP Director Dustin Temple met with business owners and guides in Butte to discuss trout population declines in the Jefferson Basin. FWP launched a new public web portal—sickfish.mt.gov—where anglers can submit reports of sick or dead fish they observe. This portal allows for a direct line from anglers to the department in gathering timely information. FWP staff will continue visiting sites along the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby and Madison rivers to hear from anglers and monitor for sick or dead fish. Rivers in southwest Montana are not only famous for their world-class fishing, but they are also critical to local and state economies. FWP biologists monitor fish health in waterbodies around the state. This monitoring includes sampling healthy, sick and dead fish, as well as evaluating water quality. Fish diseases are present in waterbodies, but generally don’t pose a population risk. However, fish can be more susceptible to disease and mortality when they are stressed.

DVFD responded to 17 calls for service during the month of June 2023. 06-04 Bannack St Gas Odor 06-04 I-15 MM 44 MVA 06-05 Hwy 41 MM2 MVA 06-06 I-15 S MM 51 MVA 06-06 Birch Creek MVA 06-07 Poindexter/Atlantic MVA 06-08 S Montana Fire Alarm 06-10 N Montana Fire Alarm 06-11 I-15 N MM 36 MVA 06-11 I-15 S MM 52 MVA 06-11 S Argenta Smoke Odor 06-12 N Colorado Gas Odor 06-13 N Montana Gas Odor 06-14 Laknar Ln Fire Alarm 06-15 I-15 N MM 61 MVA 06-24 Saddle Dr Gas Odor 06-25 Laknar/Schular MVA/Powerline down The remainder of our firefighters completed the RT 130 wildland refresher course in June. We had several members that completed the ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700 and ICS- 800. To prepare for wildland fire season we spent one training night training on and pumping the Type 6 Engines and another night with the tenders backflushing and drafting at the dry hydrants around our district. Two members attended the DNRC CAT Camp in Helena, which is a wildland fire scenario, for two days. One member also attended Hazmat awareness and operations class. Several applicants were tested and interviewed in hope of becoming the next DVFD firefighters. Seven members attended the demolition derby to provide extrication and fire suppression if needed. Thank you for your continued support of the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department.

Game 1 Recap The Cubs topped Helena Reps 4-2 on Sunday at Cubs Field at Ray Lynch Park. Helena Reps opened the scoring in the first after Connor Devine hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run. Dillon took the lead in the bottom of the first. Trenton Moreni singled, scoring two runs, to give Dillon the upper hand, 2-1. Tyler Lagunas led things off on the mound for the Cubs. They gave up six hits and two runs (one earned) over seven innings, striking out five and walking three. Jack Taylor led things off on the bump for Helena Reps. The righty allowed eight hits and four runs over six innings, striking out five and walking three. Moreni led the Cubs with three hits in three at bats. Eli Peterson, Hayden Langemo, Kai Richey, Walker DesRosier, JR Huschka, and Ryker Roman each collected one hit for Helena Reps. Peterson and Devine each drove in one run for Helena Reps. Helena Reps turned one double play in the game. Game 2 Recap The Cubs took Sunday's game in dramatic fashion, with a 13-12 walk-off victory over the Helena Reps at Cubs Field. The game was tied at 12 in the bottom of the seventh when Damon Skradski singled, scoring one run. Tyler Lagunas drove in four runners in the win. The left-handed hitter went 2-4 on the day. A wild pitch put Helena Reps on the board in the top of the first. The Cubs took the lead in the bottom of the first. Lagunas singled, scoring two runs, to give Dillon the leg up, 2-1. Helena Reps flipped the game on its head in the top of the second, scoring five runs on three hits to take a 6-2 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Connor Devine that drove in two. Helena added one run in the third. Kai Richey doubled, making the score 7-3. The Cubs flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the seventh, scoring six runs on seven hits to take a 13-12 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Lagunas on a full count that drove in two. Sawyer Tackett earned the win for the Cubs. The reliever gave up two hits and four runs (one earned) over one and two-thirds innings, striking out none and walking three. Ryker Roman took the loss for Helena Reps. The reliever went two-thirds of an inning, surrendering six runs on seven hits, striking out none and walking none. Andrew Bartlome started on the mound for Dillon. They gave up seven hits and eight runs (five earned) over five and one-third innings, striking out five and walking four. Tizer Lindgren started on the mound for Helena Reps. The starting pitcher allowed nine hits and seven runs (six earned) over six innings, striking out two and walking none. Dillon accumulated 16 hits in the game. Bartlome, the Cubs number nine hitter, led the team with three hits in four at-bats. Kale Konen and Lagunas each drove in four runs for the Cubs. Cohen Hartman, Tackett, Taylor Handlos, and Marcus Lagunas each collected multiple hits for Dillon. Jack Taylor and Richey each collected two hits for Helena Reps. Taylor led Helena Reps with three runs batted in. The outfielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Matt Golemon paced Helena Reps with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Sundays Games can be found here

Game 1 Recap Both teams were strong on the mound on Saturday, but the Cubs defeated the Bucks. Damon Skradski started the game for the Cubs and recorded 21 outs. The Cubs got on the board in the first inning after Sawyer Tackett singled, scoring one run. Moses Feltenstein doubled, which helped the Bozeman Bucks tie the game at one in the top of the second. The Cubs took the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Trenton Moreni doubled, scoring one run, to give Dillon the lead, 2-1. Skradski earned the win for the Cubs. The starting pitcher surrendered four hits and one run (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out seven and walking none. Nick Hillsgrove stepped on the mound first for Bozeman Bucks. They allowed six hits and two runs over six innings, striking out five and walking two. Leadoff hitter Kale Konen led the Cubs with two hits in two at bats. Tackett and Moreni were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Dillon. Feltenstein and Charlie Forrest each collected two hits for the Bucks. Feltenstein went 2-for-3 at the plate as the right-handed hitter led the team with one run batted in. The Bucks turned two double plays in the game. Game 2 recap It came down to the wire on Saturday at Cubs Field at Ray Lynch Park, as the Cubs grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 6-5, over the Bozeman Bucks. The Cubs were down 5-4 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Damon Skradski singled, scoring two runs. Dillon rallied for the victory despite trailing 5-1 in the fourth. Bozeman opened the scoring in the first after Cohen Hartman induced Nick Hillsgrove to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run was scored. Sawyer Tackett singled, which helped the Cubs tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. Bozeman took the lead in the top of the second. A wild pitch scored one run, to give Bozeman the lead, 2-1. Hartman stepped on the bump first for the Cubs. The right-handed pitcher allowed six hits and five runs (four earned) over five innings, striking out three and walking two. Charlie Forrest stepped on the mound first for the Bucks. The starting pitcher gave up four hits and two runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out three and walking three. Tackett tossed two innings of scoreless ball for the Cubs in relief. They gave up two hits, striking out two and walking one. Skradski led Dillon with two hits in four at bats. Lukas Millington and Van Shockley each collected two hits for the Bucks Jacob Snyder, Hillsgrove, and Braeden Matthews each drove in one run for Bozeman. You can watch the full games on our YouTube page here

Dillon Zitzer reached out to us to let the public know he has resigned as the head coach for the UMW Cross Country team. His resignation letter is as follows: To Whom it May Concern, I, Dylan Zitzer, resign my duties as head cross country and track coach effective June 26th, 2023. I want to thank Ryan Nourse for hiring me and giving me the privilege of coaching in my home town for the past eight years. I’m incredibly thankful to all of the athletes’ I’ve had the opportunity to work with during my time here. Their hard work, dedication, and pursuit of excellence has been incredibly special. It’s been a good run and I’m very grateful for the successes that we’ve had, but I’m looking forward to moving in a new direction. Sincerely, Dylan Zitzer