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The Dillon Beavers faced off against the Columbia Falls Wildcats Saturday afternoon at Vigilante Field with one goal in mind: To finish with no losses and claim the State Class A title. Columbia Falls got things started off with receiving the ball and scoring quickly. The Beavers would soon put up seven points as well, and the end of the first quarter would see the game tied 7 to 7. In the second quarter both teams would score again, going into halftime 14 to 14. By the end of the third quarter the Beavers would have the lead over the Wildcats 28 to 14. With little time left in the fourth, the Wildcats would tie up the game. The Wildcats would score a touchdown followed by the field goal, heading into overtime. Dillon would come back to answer very quickly, scoring a field goal and finish the Wildcats by going for the extra two points. Congratulations to both teams on a hard fought State Championship game! Click on image for full size

The Dillon Beavers are playing this weekend for the State Class A Football title and have been hard at work practicing all week. Thursday night after practice wrapped up the team gathered around as coach McRae gave them a little inspiration before introducing their guest. The surprise guest was former Dillon Football player and Atlanta Falcons Linebacker Troy Andersen. Troy played in the 2016 championship game against Columbia Falls. Troy scored four touchdowns in that game as the Beavers went on to win it 34-17. With the Beavers facing Columbia Falls this weekend at Vigilante Field, what not better way to help motivate the team. You can get your tickets for Saturday's game here .

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information LAKELAND, Fla. – The Montana Western women's basketball team (4-2) broke a two-game slide with a 64-59 victory over RV Southeastern University (3-2) this afternoon. The Bulldogs were led by Jordan Sweeney who totaled 15 points, six assists, and six rebounds. How It Happened The two teams opened the game matching each other stride for stride. Isabella Lund made a layup that kicked off a three-minute scoring run that saw UMW put up a 10-0 scoring run that was capped with a three-pointer from Payton Hagy . The Bulldogs were 7-12 from the field across the first ten minutes to take a 21-12 lead. Holding a 25-16 advantage, Hagy hit her second three-pointer from the arc with 6:49 left in the half to boost the Bulldogs to a 12-point lead. SEU's Kassidy Jones cut into the Bulldog lead with a three of her own, but Joelnell Momberg quickly ended a three-minute dry spell for UMW with her own triple. The Bulldogs led from the half 35-27 advantage with Jordan Sweeney leading the way with nine points and five assists in the half. The Fire turned up the intensity in the third quarter, forcing a pair of turnovers and rallying behind a pair of three-pointers. With the score at 39-35, SEU's Herman made a layup to cut the lead back to two points and force a UMW timeout to slow the drive. Outscored 10-4 in the first four minutes of the third frame, Sweeney killed a two-minute scoreless spurt with a jumper from the field. Momberg then found Keke Davis on a no-look pass for two points and one on the trip to the charity stripe for a 44-39 lead. UMW clung to a 48-43 lead heading into the final frame. UMW turned it around at the start of the fourth, putting together a 7-0 run across the first three minutes of the fourth. Sweeney added her sixth assist on a pass to Maddy Moy that resulted in a layup for an 11-point lead with five minutes to play and a 59-48 lead. Despite the energy from the Fire late in the fourth, UMW was able to hold on to take the win 64-59. Notables Prior to today's matchup, the Bulldogs averaged 10.6 turnovers per game. Today's matchup saw UMW struggle behind 17 turnovers. SEU capitalized on Bulldogs turnovers, putting up 18 points off UMW's 17 turnovers. Despite SEU outrebounding UMW on offense 13-8, the Bulldogs pulled in three more boards than the Fire. Sweeney led the balanced Bulldog attack with 15 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Shainy Mack and Kyla Momberg each had nine points and two steals. Davis led the Bulldogs with seven boards. Up Next The Bulldogs turn around tomorrow to take on St. Thomas University (Fla.) at 5 p.m. MT in Lakeland, Fla.

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Bulldogs cross country team had two representatives competing at the NAIA National Cross Country Championships today in Vancouver, Wash. Brant Heiner and Olivia Heiner raced in their first national meet and competed well in the large race fields. "I think today was a great experience for both Brant and Olivia. It was their first time running at Nationals so it was a good learning experience," Head Coach Taylor Grove said. "Both of them ran smart races and were able to compete hard against the other runners. It was a tough course but they both ran right around their PRs. I am excited to have both them back next year with hopefully another opportunity to run at Nationals." Olivia Heiner was the first to compete, running in the women's 6k race. She finished in 196th in the field of 333 runners. She finished the race in a time of 24:27.5. Brant Heiner followed in the men's 8k race. He finished in 162nd of 331 runners with a race time of 26:43.2. Click here to view the full results.

BEAVERHEAD FIRE DIST. #2 405 N. IDAHO STREET DILLON, MT MEETING NOTICE TUESDAY November 21st, 2023 5:00 PM AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of Minutes from 10-24-2023 meeting Public Comment III. Approval of Warrants Public Comment IV. Old Business Discuss/recommend policy for billing MVA’s for out of district drivers. Discuss/recommend disposition of surplus equipment Public Comment V. New Business 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

(Updated 4:24 PM) Thursday, November 11th, 2023, a semi-truck on highway 41 near mile marker 10 carrying a wide load consisting of an 18-foot-wide dump truck bed struck a jeep heading in the opposite direction. The Jeep was carrying the driver as well as a passenger. The driver of the Jeep was pronounced dead, the passenger was transported from the scene with injuries. Update 2:30 Road is open (Update 10:08 AM) Traffic is able to get by on North Bound Shoulder. From the Madison County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page, Emergency personnel are responding to a motor vehicle accident at milepost 10 on Montana Highway 41, south of the Beaverhead County line, and will remain there for an extended period. This may cause long delays and closures in the area, please find an alternate route, either Melrose Road from Twin Bridges for passenger vehicles, or back to Whitehall/Butte and I-15 south for commercial vehicles. DVFD is on scene as well as Beaverhead County Sheriff officers, traffic headed Northbound is being stopped and turned around at the Axman Feed location. For road information check MDT511 here . According to Montana Highway Patrol the accident is being reported as a fatality. This is a breaking story and we will have more information as it becomes available.

WISDOM – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on a wolverine that was shot illegally this month in southwestern Montana. Wardens received a report on Nov. 10 of a wolverine carcass found on U.S. Forest Service Road 7377 near Schultz Saddle and the Continental Divide, northwest of Wisdom. A game warden located the carcass and confirmed the animal had been shot, skinned and abandoned. Wolverine harvest is not legal currently in Montana. Anyone with possible information about the illegal harvest is encouraged to visit https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/tipmont to provide details or call the FWP violation reporting hot line at 1-800-TIP-MONT. Informants may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Football November 16, 2023Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the pairings of the 2023 NAIA Football Championship Series (FCS) this past weekend. The Montana Western football team (9-1, 7-1 Frontier), ranked no. 8 in the nation in the final week of the regular season, was selected for a first-round bye and will host an FCS second round matchup. The Bulldogs still await their opponent following the completion of Saturday's First Round games. Game Information There will be no passes or pass lists for this game. Tickets must be purchased to enter. Sidelines Passes - All regular season credentials (sideline passes) are invalid, new credentials will be issued and UMW Athletics will be reaching out to those individuals. Tailgating - Tailgate Information - Montana Western, University of (umwbulldogs.com) Tickets - Tickets will go on sale on Monday, November 20, 2023 via the following: Can be purchased online here until Friday, November 24 at 11:59 P.M. Can be purchased at the BARC on Campus from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Monday – Wednesday) (Cash only) Can be purchased at the game beginning at 11:30 a.m. (Cash only) General Admission Adult (18-59): $20 General Admission Senior (60+)/Student: $15 Livestream – The game will be broadcast on local SWX channels. It will also be available on the Bulldog Sports Network - YouTube Live Stats - UMW Football Live Stat Link

The Grasshopper Valley Ladies Club is holding their annual holiday quilt and gifts raffle. A beautiful handmade quilt created by the crafty members is the grand prize with second prize being a “box” of assorted items donated by club members. The quilt and gifts can be viewed next to Taylor Realty (previously the Knockabout) in Dillon. Raffle tickets are $1/each or 6/$5 and can be purchased December 1 at the Christmas Stroll in front of the display window 8 S Idaho. Tickets are available at Womacks Printing, Taylor Realty, Polaris Post Office or any GVLC member. Drawing will be December 19. Grasshopper Valley Ladies Club donates to 11 local charity groups and gives two scholarships to Beaverhead County graduating seniors.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting applications for more than $500,000 million in recreation grants. Applications will be accepted for the Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program and the Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program. Applications can be submitted through the online system at funding.mt.gov . Application deadline is Feb.1, 2024. Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program: This is a state-funded grant program. This program provides project funding with the goal of enhancing and maintaining OHV recreational opportunities for the benefit of OHV enthusiasts in Montana. Applications accepted: Nov. 15 – Feb. 1, 2024 Awards announced: May Contracts issued and projects begin: July Anticipated funding available for awards: $200,000 More information: fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant-programs/off-highway-vehicle Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program: A grant program funded through the creation of the OHV Trail Pass. This is the program’s third grant cycle. The program will award funds to non-federal entities for the maintenance of OHV trails on public lands. Applications accepted: Nov. 15 – Feb. 1, 2024 Awards announced: May Contracts issued and projects begin: July Anticipated funding available for awards: $300,000 More information: fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant-programs/summer-motorized-trail-pass Training sessions will be offered as needed for prospective applicants of the Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program and Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Programs. For more information on attending a grant application training session or applying to one of these opportunities, visit: fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant-programs . For questions about the Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program and the Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program, contact Seth McArthur at SMcArthur@mt.gov .

Cross Country November 15, 2023Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information The field is set for the 2023 NAIA Men's and Women's Cross Country National Championship race. Two Bulldogs cross country runners will be competing in the race. Olivia Heiner will be representing the women's cross country team at the national meet. Heiner earned all-conference honors after she placed ninth in the conference with a race time of 24:16.40 last Friday. Brant Heiner will be representing the men's cross country team at the national meet. He led the Bulldogs with a tenth place finish, good for all-conference honors for the second time in his career. He ran the race in a time of 26:28.50. Race Information Location: Fort Vancouver National Historic Championship Course 612 E Reserve St. Vancouver, Wash. 98661 Live Video: NAIA - Home (stretchinternet.com) Live Results: NAIA National XC Championships - Live Results | Athletic Timing Championship Program – Men: Men's Race Program Championship Program – Women: Women's Race Program Visitor's Guide – Women: click here. Visitor's Guide – Men: click here.

UMW Sports Press Release The matchup is set for the 2023 NAIA Women's Volleyball Championship Opening Round. The Bulldogs are set to take on the no. 19 ranked Southwestern Assemblies of God University (Texas) on Saturday Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. MT. After NAIA Championship Opening Rounds, the action at the final site inside the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa, starts with three days of pool play from November 29 – December 1. The top team of each pool will advance to the elimination bracket, starting with the quarterfinals, on Saturday, December 2. The semifinals will be played on Monday, December 4, and the national champion will be crowned Tuesday, December 5, with the first serve set for 7 p.m. CST on ESPN3. The Bulldogs enter the tournament by way of automatic berth following their Saturday 3-2 win over Rocky Mountain College in the Frontier Conference Tournament Championship. The Bulldogs finished the season with an overall record of 21-6 and enter on a three-game win streak. SAGU enters postseason play as the no. 19 team in the nation and an overall record of 24-7. The Lions enter the postseason as the Sooner Athletic Conference regular season champions. This will be their fourth appearance in the NAIA Women's Volleyball Championship. Opening Round Information Location: Sheaffer Center 1260 Savell Cir Waxahachie, Texas 75165 Live Video: SAGU Sports Network - YouTube Live Stats: Montana Western vs. SAGU Live Stats Tickets : Tickets for NAIA Volleyball Opening Round SAGU vs Montana Western | vivenu

From Katie Raffety Just wanted to pass on a pic of our All Star Band students from this weekend and share the link to the recorded concert with you! I am so proud of their hard work, cumulatively about 15 hours of practice over 2 and a half days and they presented the most beautiful concert featuring three bands, all of which performed a number of works by guest composer and conductor, Julie Giroux. We all enjoyed working with Julie, who none of us realized was as cool as she is until we got to listen to her talk- kids were totally star struck when she listed off a million video games she's worked on (Skyrim being the most recent), and about a dozen big name composers she's collaborated with (one of her first jobs was as an orchestrator for Alan Menken of The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast fame in the 90s, not to mention John Williams). She's also won several Emmys and been nominated for a number of Oscars- pretty cool! Thank you so much for your flexibility in their absence last Friday, I so appreciate your support and I know they do too! If you have a minute to enjoy some cool tunes, the concert link is below! You might recognize the accordion player a little more than halfway through- BCHS grad Kristen Cottom (now Guidoni) was featured as a soloist! You can watch the concert here

2023 STATE “A" CHAMPIONSHIP GAME DILLON BEAVERS VS. COLUMBIA FALLS WILDCATS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 @ 1:00 PM VIGILANTE STADIUM DILLON, MONTANA TICKET PRICES: ADULTS - $10.00 | STUDENTS - $8.00 TICKET BOOTHS WILL OPEN AT 11:30 AM ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 *Tickets Can Be Purchase At The Gate or https://gofan.co/app/school/MHSA* *Season Passes Will Not Be Accepted*

UMW Sports Press Release KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the pairings of the 2023 NAIA Football Championship Series (FCS) this evening. The Montana Western football team (9-1, 7-1 Frontier), ranked no. 8 in the nation in the final week of the regular season, was selected for a first-round bye and will host an FCS second round matchup. This is the first home NAIA playoff berth since the 1994 season and the fifth playoff berth in school history. The Bulldogs finished the regular season 9-1 (7-1 Frontier) and have won eight-straight games heading into the FCS. A top-5 ranked offense (465.5 yards per game, 3rd), led by Michael Palandri who is eighth in the nation in passing (273.1 yards per game) and Eli Nourse who is the nation's leading receiver (114.2 yards per game). On defense, the Bulldogs have allowed just 19.4 points per game on average and allowed the fewest rushing yards in the conference (76.3 yards per game). More information for the Second-Round game to be announced in the coming week, stay tuned to umwbulldogs.com and @umw_bulldogs on social media for the most up to date information including ticket information, live coverage and the game preview.

UMW Sports Press Release GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Montana Western volleyball team (21-6) took the Frontier Conference Tournament Championship home as they defeated the RV Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears (21-12) in a five-set victory. "I am so incredibly proud of this team and their perseverance throughout not only this match but the entire season," Head Coach Katie Lovett said. "They have show grit and determination in tough situations and today was no exception. Sky is the limit for this group. I also want to thank all of the alumni who have come through this program and helped build Bulldog Volleyball into what it is today." How It Happened The Bulldogs spent much of the first set chasing the Battlin Bears, falling to a 23-19 deficit in the game. Despite the tough haul, the Bulldogs put together a 6-0 scoring run to win the set that featured a pair of kills from Danyel Martin and a block from Martin and Jaiden Perez . Rocky Mountain took another big jump over the Bulldogs in the second set, outhitting UMW .132 to .045 and winning the set 25-20. The third set showed both team's determination, with neither team taking more than a three-point lead through the entire game. The two teams battled it out in extras with Rocky taking the set 28-26. Down 15-9 in the fourth set, the Bulldogs rallied together to behind a block from Peyton Vogl and Jordan Olson and a service ace from Jazi Smith to bring the score back within three. The Bulldogs tied the game at 18 following a kill from Perez and went on to win the set as the Bulldogs wall at the net recorded three straight blocks. Tied at 9 in the final frame, UMW rode a 5-0 scoring run that saw a pair of kills from Vogl and an ace from Kaylee Fritz . The Bulldogs closed the game on a kill from Olson to win the final set 15-10. Notables The Bulldogs win their first conference title since the 2002 season. In a rematch of last season's Frontier Conference Tournament final, the Bulldogs were able to take down RMC. Smith led the Bulldogs with 16 kills, 19 digs, and three aces. Vogl was unstoppable at the net, posting nine blocks and 15 kills. She also surpassed 500 career kills in today's matchup. Martin had 15 kills and two blocks. Fritz added 30 assists and 16 digs. Up Next The Bulldogs receive the Frontier Conference automatic bid to the NAIA Volleyball Championships and will await the selection show that is scheduled for Monday Nov. 13 at 1pm MT.