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Finley passes for four touchdowns in Ronan victory
Ronan picked up its second win of the year, defeating Stevensville 36-8 on Friday, Sept. 27, in Western A football action.The Chiefs got four passing touchdowns from quarterback Kolby Finley, while Laurance Lozeau caught two touchdown passes and had a pick-six on defense.Ronan jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter as Finley threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Siouxpism Qualtier and a six-yard touchdown pass to Lozeau. In the second quarter, Finley threw a two-yard scoring pass to Chad Higgins and then a 42-yard touchdown strike to Lozeau to give the Chiefs a 30-0 halftime lead.After the half, Ronan’s lone score was a 28-yard interception ran back for a touchdown.The Chiefs improved to 2-3, while Stevensville fell to 0-5.At StevensvilleRONAN 36, STEVENSVILLE 8Ronan - 14 - 16 - 6 - 0 - 36S-ville - 0 - 0 - 0 - 8 - 8SCORING SUMMARYR – Siouxpixm Qualtier 5 pass from Kolby Finley (conv fail)R – Laurance Lozeau 6 pass from Finley (2pt conv)R – Chad Higgins 2 pass from Finley (2pt conv)R – L.Lozeau 42 pass from Finley (2pt conv)R – L.Lozeau 28 pick-six IR (conv fail)S – touchdown (2pt conv)
Cats thump Pirates on the road in statement win
Hungry Horse NewsThe Columbia Falls football team likely turned some heads across the state as they blanked Polson on the road 42-0, for their second shutout in as many weeks.Sophomore quarterback Banyan Johnston was 27 of 30 passing for 309 yards and four touchdowns while Reggie Sapa ran in for two more in the blowout win.Johnston connected with Easton Brooks once, Cooper Ross twice and Jett Pits for touchdowns. Brooks had 107 yards receiving in six catches and Ross had seven for 91; Pitts had 5 for 67 and Jory Hill had five for 20 yards.Sapa rushed 15 times for...
Polson remains undefeated in Northwest A volleyball
There is little doubt that Polson volleyball is looking strong in Northwest A Conference play, and their sweep of Libby on Thursday, Sept. 26, only furthered their record impressive in league play.The Lady Pirates downed Libby 25- 17, 25-14, 25-17, moving Polson to 4-0 in the Northwest A Conference, while the Lady Loggers fell to 0-4.Sam Rensvold led the team with ten kills, while Mckenna Corley added nine. Rylee Taylor-Jefferson had 28 assists, while Alyesia Black had 18 digs and three aces. Rensvold also had nine digs on defense.Polson clinched a crucial fourth set to stay alive and then downed...
Whitefish volleyball battles Polson, sweeps Browning
Whitefish fell to Polson in a five-set battle in Northwest A Conference volleyball action on Tuesday, Sept. 24, by scores of 22-25, 25-23, 17-25, 25-23, 15-13.Myli Ridgeway led the Lady Bulldogs with 14 kills, while Kaydence Blackwell had 23 assists.Maggie Mercer had 26 digs, while Ridgeway had 19. Allie Shors also dished out 15 assists in the battle. Stella Frisbee notched three blocks as well."Polson is a good team," coach Addy Connelly said. "They ran a faster offense than we have seen this season and we have been making adjustments. I was proud of the fight the girls showed. That...
Sleep well, princes of fame and fate
We will always remember Ed Loder as a good friend and neighbor. Ed did work for us in his shop. When we went to pick up our car, Ed said “you are good customers” and “no charge.”Ed’s murder was so unexpected and tragic. Driving by Ed’s house, we think of Ed as living forever. The question always comes: why, why, why?And, although, Joe McDonald passed away some months ago, his legacy was only partly told. As a 16-year-old sophomore in high school in St. Ignatius, he was the quarterback for the only state football championship in the school’s history. He was also a run-and-gun basketball player.Joe was also the star catcher in baseball, the toughest position to play on the field. He also spent three years as a smokejumper.Joe was probably the only athlete both in the Indian and Montana Hall of Fame, as both a player and coach.Sleep well you princes of fame and fate.– Wyman McDonald, Ronan
Mission, Arlee football pick up victories
Mission improved to 3-1 on the year with a 44-14 victory over Charlo in eight-man football action on Friday, Sept. 27. The Bulldogs racked up 32 points in the first quarter and led 38-6 at halftime.Mission improved to 3-1 on the season while Charlo fell to 0-4.Arlee picked up its first league win of the season, downing the winless Troy Trojans 16-14 on Friday, Sept. 27 in eight-man football action. The Warriors are now 2-3 on the year. Bulldog Iyezk Umphrey captures the ball at sunset during last week's game against Charlo. (Christa Umphrey photo) Mission's Titan Mansel and Mack McDonald take down Charlo's Tien Weatherby during last week's game between the valley rivals. (Christa Umphrey photo)
Delaney wins Whitefish Invite, posts third at Mountain West
Polson’s Morgan Delaney won the Whitefish Invitational, posting a time of 19:15 on Tuesday, Sep. 24.Mission’s Brooklyn Lieshman was 35th (25:13.57) while Polson’s Reese Adams was 36 and teammate Brittian Davis was 37th (25:53.31).On the boys’ side David DiGiallonardo placed second for the Pirates (16:39.76). His teammate, Jackson Bontadelli, was seventh (17:03.03) and Mission’s Harlon Leishman was 12th (17:22.55).Polson’s Wyatt Boogerd was 30th (19:00.02).Delaney posts third place finish at Mountain WestIn a race that featured large schools and some of the best runners in the west, Morgan Delaney placed third at Mountain West Classic for the Pirates, posting a time...
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