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Sanders County Teams Ready for Spring Sports Season
Softball, baseball, golf, and track and field competitions kick off in late March and early April.
Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:00am
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Spring sports are starting in Sanders County, with the first practices for softball, baseball, golf, and track and field teams set for Monday. Competition begins on Saturday, March 28 for the Thompson Falls-Noxon softball team and the Plains Trotters baseball team. Other key dates include the first home games on April 4, the first golf meets on March 31, and the first track meets on March 27 and April 2.
Why it matters
The start of spring sports marks an exciting time for student-athletes and their communities in Sanders County. These sports provide opportunities for physical activity, teamwork, and school pride, as well as a chance for local residents to come together and support their hometown teams.
The details
The Thompson Falls-Noxon softball team will open their season on the road against Sandpoint on March 28, while the Plains Trotters baseball team faces Three Forks in a double header that same day. Both teams will play their first home games on April 4, with the Hawks hosting Three Forks and the Trotters taking on Ennis. The Thompson Falls and Plains golf teams see their first meet in Florence on March 31, and the Noxon and Hot Springs track teams start at the Spring Fever meet in Eureka on March 27. The Noxon-Thompson Falls baseball team travels to Columbia Falls for their first game on April 3, while the Devils host Polson on April 9 for their home opener. Due to a lack of players, Plains High School will not field a baseball team this year.
- The first practices for spring sports teams in Sanders County are set for Monday, March 24.
- The Thompson Falls-Noxon softball team opens their season on the road against Sandpoint on Saturday, March 28.
- The Plains Trotters baseball team faces Three Forks in a double header on Saturday, March 28.
- The Thompson Falls and Plains golf teams see their first meet in Florence on Tuesday, March 31.
- The Noxon and Hot Springs track teams start at the Spring Fever meet in Eureka on Friday, March 27.
The players
Thompson Falls-Noxon Softball Team
The combined softball team representing the Thompson Falls and Noxon high schools.
Plains Trotters
The baseball team from Plains High School.
Thompson Falls Golf Team
The golf team from Thompson Falls High School.
Plains Golf Team
The golf team from Plains High School.
Noxon Track Team
The track and field team from Noxon High School.
The takeaway
The start of spring sports in Sanders County is an eagerly anticipated annual tradition, bringing together student-athletes, families, and communities to celebrate the competitive spirit and camaraderie of high school athletics. While some teams face challenges like low player numbers, the resilience and dedication of these young athletes is sure to shine through as the season gets underway.
