Lockwood Hosts First Ever State Girls’ Wrestling Tournament
Lockwood School was excited about being selected to host the very first statewide girls’ wrestling tournament. The Montana High School Association made the selection for the tournament which was held February 19 and 20.
New Athletic Director to Take Over at Shepherd Schools

At the Shepherd School Board meeting on Wednesday, February 10, the Board voted to hire Tina Downing as the Athletic Director at Shepherd Schools in the 2021-2022 school year.
Whitehall Fans Removed from Shepherd Football Game
During Saturday’s playoff football game between Whitehall and Shepherd, two spectators from Whitehall had to be escorted from the premises by a Yellowstone County Sheriff Deputy due to their refusal to wear their masks as required by the school district. According to Rich Hash, Athletic Director at Shepherd School District, the fans were asked multiple […]
Big Sky State Games hosts Elementary Cross-Country Meet
Big Sky State Games will host an elementary school cross country meet, but it will be different than in years past. In an effort to continue a twelve-year tradition in spite of current restrictions, this year each school can host their own race for students in grades 3, 4, and 5 any time between October […]
Joliet Ends Huntley Project Winning Streak
In a rematch of last year’s state championship volleyball game, Joliet upset Huntley Project three sets to two, ending a 101-game winning streak for the Lady Red Devils. After giving up the first set to Joliet, Huntley took the next two sets, but the J-Hawks won the fourth set, forcing a tiebreaker. Joliet won the […]
Superintendent of Public Instruction and MHSA Executive Director Advocate Parental Attendance to Sports Events
Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction (OPI), Elsie Arntzen, and Montana High School Association (MHSA) Executive Director, Mark Beckman, have each sent letters to the Association of Montana Public Health Officials (AMPHO) in regards to allowing parents or guardians to attend school sporting events.
Superintendent of Public Instruction and MHSA Executive Director Advocate Parental Attendance to Sports Events

Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction (OPI), Elsie Arntzen, and Montana High School Association (MHSA) Executive Director, Mark Beckman, have each sent letters to the Association of Montana Public Health Officials (AMPHO) in regards to allowing parents or guardians to attend school sporting events. “We are pushing to allow two parents
Parents and Public to Protest Sports Spectator Ban
This Friday will see the public protest to the recent announcement of the banning of spectators from attending high school sports and activities. As no additional answers were clarified in this evening’s press conference with Riverstone Health officer John Felton, plans are already underway to protest, according to parents, and supporters of the cause. […]
Felton vs. the Public – Will Sports Have Fans?
Riverstone Health President & CEO, John Felton held a press conference to address the concerns that have been raised in relation to the banning of fans and attendees to school sports and activities. However, his answers to the questions he was asked left much of the public dissatisfied. “One thing that we need to recognize […]
Breaking News: School Sports Facing Scrutiny
Will 2020 High School Sports have spectators? Will there even be a 2020 sports season? We are waiting for officials to release their decision. We’re lookin’ out for you and keeping you informed!