Montana
Butte Montana sees the first Montana High School Gatorade player of the year, sophomore Cayde Stajcar – Butte Sports
By Coyt Stajcar
For the first time ever, Montana has a Gatorade Player of the Year to recognize for baseball. If you guys know me, then you should know that this is going to be a weird article to write. But it is one that I will not be able contain my joy writing. So…sorry in advance if the bias is unbearable.
When I was first called “Cayde’s brother”, I was kind of upset. My name is way cooler, I am better looking, and I am much smarter. After several years of being known as “Cayde’s brother”, I can honestly say that there are very few titles that I claim prouder. Cayde has always been special. No matter how badly I beat him in any and every competition we had growing up, he never quit. He always came back with a better plan and a better attitude. I would like to take credit for being the main reason why he is the way he is. That is, of course, due to all the beatings I handed down to him as his older brother.
In a much realer sense, Cayde is the way he is because of our parents, family, friends, and the community we were raised in. Cayde would not be where he is now if it were not for all the support from everyone around him. Family is a big part of his life, and he could not have asked for a better one. Thank you to the amazing people of Butte, America.
Not only is he recognized for his athleticism, but he is also recognized for his presence in the community. He lends a hand wherever and whenever he is called upon. That is something that was taught to him at a young age. Cayde’s favorite lesson that he has learned was not taught on a baseball diamond, it was rather in his own home. “It costs nothing to be kind.” This is the phrase he lives by and values most in his everyday life.
He isn’t a slouch in the classroom either. Cayde holds a 3.71 GPA. I had a 4.0 in my sophomore year, but we all can’t be the Golden Child. Cayde will start his junior year next Fall.
Head Coach of the Butte High Bulldogs and Butte Miners, Jim LeProwse, had this to say about Stajcar:
“I think he is the best player in the state of Montana. He’s a stud. He is as good as any kid out there. I can’t even imagine where he will be 2 years from now. He has a really good shot to be a 3-time winner. More AA schools are coming in next year, but I think he is as good as anyone out there. The kid can just play. The better pitching he faces, the better he hits. I’m excited to see what he’ll be able to do. He deserves it because he works hard at it.”
LeProwse has been coaching Cayde since 2022, the year the Miners brought home a state and regional title. When asked about Cayde’s initial reaction to the news, he had to say, “Well it was 7 AM, and I was still laying in bed. My dad came walking into my room, and he showed me the phone. I didn’t really know what to say at first.”
The notifications did not stop there though. More and more people heard about it throughout the day, and the texts and posts came flooding in. “As the day went on, I got a lot of congratulations texts. It was really special to hear from the community and everyone who supported me. There are a lot of people who care about me and want to see me succeed. It’s just really special. It drives me more to compete and get to the next level.”
We could not be prouder of Cayde, even if he is the second-bestathlete in the family (Lyriq is the best). No matter how hard I try, I cannot knock how awesome an accomplishment this is. Congratulations Cayde on winning the 2023-2024 Gatorade Montana Baseball Player of the Year!
Although newly minted GOP candidates for the U.S. House and U.S. Senate have garnered heavyweight endorsements, the Montana Republican Party said Thursday it won’t throw its support behind any candidates for federal office in the primary.
“The Montana Republican Party (MTGOP) stands behind its deep bench of qualified candidates seeking to represent Montanans and supports a competitive primary process to let voters pick their preferred candidates,” the Montana GOP said in a news release Thursday.
Monday, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announced he was retiring due to health concerns once his term ends, and he immediately tapped talk-show host Aaron Flint as his preferred successor in Congress.
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen and Flathead County Republican Central Committee Chairperson Al Olszewski also filed for the U.S. House as Republicans, as did Ray Curtis of Bonner.
Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines withdrew, and in a statement the same night, announced an endorsement of former U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, who had filed the same day.
In the Senate, Lee Calhoun and Charles Walking Child also filed to run in the Republican primary.
Endorsements for Flint and Alme cascaded. U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed both candidates, and U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy and Gov. Greg Gianforte threw their weight behind Flint and Alme.
Late on Wednesday, the Montana GOP did not immediately have comment on the news Daines, Montana’s senior U.S. senator, had resigned, but Thursday, the party thanked Zinke and Daines for their service.
A news release said the party would not endorse any candidates in the federal primary and would leave the job in the hands of voters.
“The party hopes every candidate will make their case to the public, contrasting their Republican policies and principles with those of Democrats — as well as phony ‘Independents,’” the news release said.
Former University of Montana President Seth Bodnar announced a run for the U.S. Senate as an independent this week.
A tension within the Republican party has emerged in recent years between hardline conservatives and more moderate members, and some legislative primaries illustrate the split.
This week, the state GOP said the number of primaries for state legislative seats shows a high interest from Montanans who want to serve the state and pass Republican policy, and the MTGOP “is glad to see so many Republicans being called to public service.”
In a brief call, MTGOP spokesperson Ethan Holmes said the party had not ruled out endorsements in legislative primaries.
In the news release, however, the MTGOP offered its view of the larger political debate.
“Montana voters know that beyond the primaries, there is a clear choice between Republican and Democratic governance; one path leads to lower taxes, less crime and stronger families, and the other leads to higher taxes, more crime, and social decay,” MTGOP Chairperson Art Wittich said in a statement.
The news release also said the state GOP is working “tirelessly to deliver a Bright Red Future” at both the state and federal level and looks forward to help candidates whom voters select win in November.
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at March 4, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from March 4 drawing
07-14-42-47-56, Powerball: 06, Power Play: 4
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from March 4 drawing
33-38-39-47-51, Star Ball: 07, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from March 4 drawing
01-07-08-27, Bonus: 12
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from March 4 drawing
05-10-26-53-59, Powerball: 06
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Montana Cash numbers from March 4 drawing
03-04-06-08-10
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from March 4 drawing
12-13-36-39-58, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
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