The Western News Photos of the Year, Part 2

Libby head tennis coach Kyle Hannah lifts Montana Class A tennis singles champion Ryan Beagle in celebration after he beat Polson's Torin Ellis to win the title Friday, May 24, 2024. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

Libby's Jace DeShazer wrestled Polson's Durai Mahkuk in an exhibition match during Tuesday night's match. DeShazer won by fall. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

Libby High School cross country runner Cody Watson finished fifth at the Western A Divisional Cross Country Championship Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Cabinet View Golf Course in Libby. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

Libby teammates Dylan Warner, Alex Tomasi, Alderic Martineau, Zander Gassman and Colby Iliff celebrate with sophomore Colter Anderson after he scored the go-ahead goal against Bigfork Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

The Libby Loggers dugout explodes to greet Aidan Rose after he scores on a wild throw to first base clinching Saturday's 4-3 win over the Central Alberta Wolves during Wood Bat Classic 2024 at Lee Gehring Field. (Paul Sievers/The Western News)

Libby high school softball player Jossalyn White, center wearing helmet, is mobbed by her teammates after hitting a home run in the second inning to give the Loggers a 5-4 lead. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

Troy junior Carson Orr looks for room to run Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, against Valley Christian. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

Libby's Cody Todd delivers the 3-1 pitch to a Lewis Clark Cubs batter for a strike in the top of the second inning Sunday. The Loggers won, 5-1. (Paul Sievers/The Western News)

Troy's Tana Grant and Wyatt Schertel were named the Homecoming Queen and King at halftime of the Trojans' game Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)