Copperheads start 2026 slate against defending state champions
Anaconda scratched and clawed its way into the Class B hierarchy a season ago – one filled with record-breaking offensive performances and a return to the playoffs for the first…
Literally Speaking – Year 10 of Copperhead Country is full of intrigue
First, Literally Speaking was last published in 2012 – my last year as sports editor at the Anaconda Leader. Thanks to the ownership of that business, all publications were halted…
Brody Galle earns first Shrine Game nod for Copperheads since 2016-Travis Dye named as alternate
In what was an eight-year hiatus for the Copperheads, Brody Galle will be on the field for the West for the 79th playing of the East-West Shrine Game. Galle, selected…
Playoff seeding on the line Friday, here are the scenarios
Florence at Anaconda is more than just Senior Night for the Copperheads. It’s also the game where they can not only secure their ultimate playoff appearance, they can control what…
Copperhead football is energizing the community-and records are in danger of being destroyed
After last week’s 63-14 win in Thompson Falls, it has given us a pretty good idea on where the football team stands in the thick of not only the Western…
AHS girls take maiden voyage into first ever Montana Girls State Championships
Starting on Friday, six of the seven members of Anaconda’s first-ever all girls wrestling team will compete for a state championship in Billings at Lockwood High School during the inaugural…
Copperheads are heading to the divisional tournament, but CCM can’t and won’t attend
With the Copperheads boys’ resounding win over Arlee last Friday and the girls’ season-sweep of Loyola capped on Saturday, it’s official: the Anaconda basketball teams have advanced to the Western…
Saltenberger’s near record-breaking performance spoiled by Thompson buzzer-beater
With .2 seconds remaining on the clock, Deer Lodge senior Aidan Thompson put back a miss just in the nick of time to edge Anaconda 54-52 Friday night in Deer…
AHS girls snap losing skid, thump Lady Wardens
Anaconda’s defense wasn’t about to leave any doubt. Forcing 23 turnovers with 21 steals, the Copperheads snapped a three-game losing skid in Friday’s 62-30 blowout of 6B archival Deer Lodge.…
Panthers upend Anaconda 45-15 in Tuesday dual
The visiting Panthers won eight of nine contested matches with five pins en route to a 45-15 dual win over Anaconda Tuesday night at Memorial Gymnasium. Jefferson set the tone…