Returning Standouts Set for 2026 High School Football Season
A look at the top returning athletes from Great Falls High, C.M. Russell High and rival programs as they prepare for the 2026 season.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Missoula, Montana across Baseball, Soccer, Football.
A look at the top returning athletes from Great Falls High, C.M. Russell High and rival programs as they prepare for the 2026 season.

The Big Sky Conference announces its 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, expanding to eleven teams and setting a demanding conference slate for the Idaho Vandals as they aim to retain their championship.

In the summer of 1928, the University of Illinois baseball squad embarked on a 6,000‑mile voyage to Japan, playing a series of games, experiencing Japanese hospitality, and leaving a lasting imprint on both nations.

After a challenging 2025 campaign, the Bison regroup with nine returning starters, a seasoned coaching staff, and a schedule that tests their resilience before a home slate that could define their season.

The Missoula PaddleHeads have moved their final fireworks display from August 8 to September 2 due to Stage 2 fire restrictions, offering free tickets to affected fans and highlighting community safety.

The Big Sky Conference unveiled its preseason coaches' poll, highlighting Weber State's dominance, MVP honors for Northern Arizona's Micala Boex, and a deep All-Conference roster that includes multiple Wildcats.

The Big Sky Conference unveiled its 2026 preseason awards and poll, highlighting Micala Boex’s MVP honor, Northern Arizona’s fourth‑place finish, and a competitive path toward the November championships in Missoula.

The Big Sky Conference has released the full 2026 football schedule, revealing kickoff times and network assignments for 56 games, with Idaho securing seven broadcast slots across ESPN, ESPNU, SWX and Scripps Sports.
Three Missoula Strikers teams are heading to the USYS National Championships in July, representing their community and aiming to compete against the nation's top squads. The club is also raising funds to help families cover travel expenses.

The University of Texas at San Antonio announced the hiring of Marlon Stewart, a seasoned assistant coach with a decorated career across multiple programs, to lead the Roadrunners' basketball staff for the 2026‑27 season.

The Ogden Raptors secured back‑to‑back wins, highlighted by a dominant outing from pitcher Nico Saltaformaggio and a 22‑16 marathon over Idaho Falls.

The Savannah Bananas have turned a modest summer club into a national sensation, blending high‑level baseball with fan‑focused entertainment, launching the Banana Ball Championship League, and offering year‑round contracts that are redefining player careers.