Libby tennis teams battle hard to open season

Mar. 28—In their first trip out for 2025, the Libby Loggers tennis teams immediately selected the “hard” difficulty setting by traveling to state tennis power Polson on Friday while also facing Hamilton. The boys came away with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Polson while falling 5-2 to Hamilton. The girls, despite battling hard, were swept by Polson. Beagle leads the charge for Logger boys …

Troy softball looks to build on success in 2025 season

Mar. 28—The Troy Trojans softball team is gearing up for another exciting season. Coming off a solid 2024 campaign where both the junior varsity and varsity teams found success, the Trojans are looking to take another step forward this spring. Troy rolled to a 28-7 win over Plains in a 7B District play-in game last spring. Against Manhattan Christian, Troy fell to the eventual state champs. …

Dixon baseball sweeps Rockford Jefferson: Thurday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Mar. 28—Baseball Dixon 15, Rockford Jefferson 4 (5 inn.): The Dukes erupted for 13 runs in the fourth inning and Brady Feit and Jagger Kemp combined to pitch a one-hitter in the home win. Jake Whelan was 3 for 4 with three runs scored and an RBI. Dixon 14, Rockford Jefferson 0 (3 inn.): Jake Zepezauer had two doubles and two RBIs and Kellen Haenitsch knocked in three as Dixon swept Jefferson. …