Cenex closing convenience store; Pumps and car wash to remain open
DRUMMOND – The Cenex gas station in Drummond will start changing its form and function in the near future, with the convenience store portion of the facility closing in October.. According to Mark Lalum, General Manager of the CHS Mountain West Co-op (CHS) in Missoula and parent company of the local business, the economics of the Drummond convenience store make it a drain on the operation as a whole. “Sales within the store have been very low,” said Lalum Monday. “That store
Drummond bests St. Regis in straight sets
DRUMMOND – It took a little longer than most folks expected, but the Lady Trojans got the expected result Saturday as they beat the Tigers of St. Regis in straight sets 25-18, 25-21, 25-20. “They (St. Regis) are going to play up and we played a little hesitant because we have something to lose,” said DHS Head Coach Brooks Phillips. “It took us a while to wake up. When they warmed up they looked fine but when they went out and lost that first serve, they went ‘ugh’. But they g
Lady Prospectors fall in Charlo
CHARLO – The Granite Girls Volleyball Team was unable to get their game in motion Saturday night in Charlo, falling in straight sets to the Vikings. “Our goal is to refocus and start pushing ourselves and each other to improve,” said GHS Head Coach Jennifer Graham. Lucia Lee led the Lady Prospectors with four kills, three assists and a service ace. Anna Belle Locke had four digs and Asha Comings was tops in blocks with 6.5. Locke, Comings, Summer Phillips and Amelia Hill each
Titans make a statement in Charlo, 46-0
CHARLO – The Charlo Vikings found out there are two places you don’t want to be in 2020. The first – On the locker room wall of the Flint Creek Titans. The second – On the other side of the ball after said Titans have fully digested your pregame quotes. Flint Creek took to heart some critical remarks made by Charlo Head Coach Reese Cox earlier in the week and decided to make a statement in a game of unbeatens, blasting the home Vikings 46-0 Friday night. The win elevates the
Lady Trojans ground Eagles in road win
MISSOULA – After back to back losses home last week, the Drummond Lady Trojans found a way to get back on the winning track with a four-set win over the Eagles of Valley Christian, 25-16, 15-25, 25-21, 25-12. The victory elevates the locals to 6-2 on the year. After splitting the first two games with the hosts, Drummond used a an 11-point service run from sophomore Jessie Struna to turn the tide and take a lead they would never relinquish. Struna collected four of her six ser
Fan attendance at Charlo, Valley Christian limited by host schools
GRANITE COUNTY – Fans wishing to watch the Titans take on the Vikings in Charlo Friday night will need a team connection to get a seat. Charlo High School is limiting access to fans based on the Flint Creek roster. Senior players are receiving four tickets each with all other underclassmen get just two. Charlo made the decision prior to the season and have maintained the standard thus far through the 2020 schedule as part of its COVID-19 protocols. The Flint Creek Courier is
Drummond drops second straight to Blackhawks
DRUMMOND – A busy week with tough opponents added up to a Saturday loss for the Drummond Lady Trojans, falling in three close straight sets 25-23, 25-21, 25-23. “It's been a long week with little practice and three great competitors and everyone is exhausted,” said DHS Head Coach Brooks Phillips. “But that isn't to take away from Seeley. They are a good team and Klaire Kovatch is very strong in the net. “I think the whole team is looking forward to some good practices and sle
Titans still perfect after 64-12 drubbing of Clark Fork
DRUMMOND – It wasn’t the same team that the Titans faced a year ago on opening night, but for some of the guys the win was a sweet way to gain redemption. Flint Creek struck early and often as they posted a convincing 64-12 victory over Clark Fork in Drummond Friday night. The Titans advance to 3-0 on the year with the Mountain Cats dropping to 2-2. “Revenge a little bit,” said senior Preston Metesh. “We spent all summer in the weight room and it really helped.” The flip prov
Official 2020 General Election Sample Ballot for Granite County
GRANITE COUNTY – The official Sample Ballot for Granite County for the coming November 3, 2020 General Election.
Titans seeking to topple Mountain Cats Friday night
GRANITE COUNTY – Friday night’s football game will be more than just a matchup of two teams trying to get a leg up in the 8-man standings. For the Titans of Flint Creek, atonement will be part of the game plan. When the two teams met in Week 1 of the 2019 season, Flint Creek was riding the crest of a 25-game win streak over the previous two seasons that had garnered them back to back state titles. They had lost a lot to graduation, but still had the core of a strong senior tr
