Football 6-B All-Conference teams

Here are the 6-B All-Conference teams for football. I have also heard that Jack Humphreys and Jake Skelton were named to the Class B All-State teams for Ronan. Congrats guys!

DEFENSE ALL-CONFERENCE
1st team - DE - Ronan - Robert Faoa - 6'3" - 210 - Senior
2nd team - DE - Ronan - Chris Clary - 6'1" - 215 - Senior
2nd team - DE - Mission - Nikko Alexander - 5'10" - 185 - Junior
1st team - NG - Mission - Fabian Camacho - 5'9" - 285 - Senior
1st team - DT - Ronan - Colby Roberts - 6'1" - 225 - Junior
2nd team - DT - Ronan - Thane Tobol - 6'0" - 190 - Senior
1st team - ILB - Ronan - Jake Skelton - 5'9" - 190 - Senior
2nd team - ILB - Mission - Barrett Sargent - 5'10" - 185 - Junior
1st team - OLB - Ronan - Carsten Baerstch - 5'9" - 160 - Junior
2nd team - OLB - Mission - Josh Durglo - 5'11" - 180 - Senior
HM - SS - Ronan - Dalton Molzhon - 5'10" - 165 - Senior
HM - SS - Mission - Dylan Evans - 6'0" - 175 - Junior
1st team - FS - Ronan - Robbie Gauthier - 5'11" - 180 - Senior
1st team - CB- Ronan - Jack Humphreys - 5'9" - 155 - Senior
2nd team - FS - Mission - Austin Durglo - 5'10" - 175 - Senior
2nd team - CB - Ronan - Marcus Hungerford - 5'9" - 170 -Senior
HM - CB - Mission - Ryce Hegwood - 5'10" - 160 - Sophomore

OFFENSE ALL-CONFERENCE
2nd team - Punter - Mission - Raymond Matt - 5'11" - 145 - Freshman
HM - P - Ronan - Dalton Molzhon - 5'10" - 165 - Senior
2nd team - QB - Ronan - Robbie Gauthier - 5'11" - 180 - Senior
HM - QB - Mission - Dylan Evans - 6'0" - 175 - Junior
1st team - Right RB - Ronan - Jake Skelton - 5'9" - 190 - Senior
2nd team - Right RB - Mission - Austin Derglo - 5'10" - 175 - Senior
2nd team - Left RB - Ronan - Jack Humphreys - 5'9" - 155 - Senior
HM - Left RB - Mission - Dakota Gunhammer - 5'10" - 165 - Senior
1st team - FB - Ronan - Chris Clary - 6'1" - 215 - Senior
1st team - FL - Ronan - Marcus Hungerford - 5'9" - 170 - Senior
HM - FL - Ronan - Dalton Molzhon - 5'10" - 165 - Senior
1st team - TE - Ronan - Robert Faoa - 6'3" - 210 - Senior
2nd team - Tackle - Mission - Josh Durglo - 5'11" - 180 - Senior
1st team - Guard - Mission - Fabian Camacho - 5'9" - 285 - Senior
2nd team - Guard - Ronan - Thane Tobol - 6'0" - 190 - Senior
2nd team - Guard - Mission - Barrett Sargent - 5'10" - 185 - Junior
HM - Guard - Ronan - Dustin Goldsby - 6'0" - 175 - Senior
1st team - Center - Ronan - Colby Roberts - 6'1" - 225 - Junior
HM - Center - Mission - Nikko Alexander - 5'10" - 185 - Junior

Congrats to all!

The best team in 22 years

Make sure you pick up this week's copy of the Leader, we tried to do things a bit differently and do a complete recap of the awesome season that the Ronan Chiefs have had. Coach Benn and his team has been competing in Class A for many years when their enrollment numbers clearly put them at a disadvantage against the much larger teams in the Northwestern A. However that didn't stop the Chiefs from beating NWA champ Columbia Falls last season.

Going into this season, Ronan faced numerous questions from the media and community on just how they would perform against the top teams in Class B. The result? One of the best teams in Ronan's history and certainly a season nobody will forget anytime soon.

Read the story here.

Ronan falls to Malta 31-27

(From wire reports)

MALTA – Senior halfback Jade Olson rushed for 270 yards and two touchdowns as Malta defeated the Ronan Chiefs 31-27 Saturday afternoon in a Class B semifinal game.

Malta, which improved to 11-0, led 31-13 before the Chiefs rallied in the final two quarters.

Ronan quarterback Robbie Gauthier hurt the Mustangs time and again through the air in the final two quarters. In the closing minutes, the Chiefs drove deep into Malta territory. But Gauthier’s fourth-down pass in the end zone fell incomplete.

Gauthier passed for 271 yards in the second half as the Chiefs rallied.

Ronan (8-3) outgained Malta 435-385 as Gauthier completed 22 of 28 passes for 318 yards. He was picked off twice.

Ronan - 7 - 0 - 6 - 14 -- 27
Malta - 0 - 21 - 10 - 0 -- 31

Ronan - Jack Humphreys 6-yard run (Leo Michelin kick)
Malta - Kaden Bedwell 24-yard pass from Kendall Denham (Dalton Brookie kick)
Malta - Jade Olson 5-yard run (Brookie kick)
Malta - Olson 3-yard run (Brookie kick)
Malta - Brookie 37-yard field goal
Ronan - Jake Skelton 1-yard run (kick failed)
Malta - Olson 61-yard run (Brookie kick)
Ronan - Skelton 3-yard run (pass failed)
Ronan - Carsten Barch 36-yard pass from Robbie Gauthier (Marcus Hungerford pass from Gauthier)

Football: Pirates season comes to an end

In a classic slugfest between two virtually even-matched teams, the fourth-ranked Custer County Cowboys knocked out the previously-undefeated, fifth-ranked Polson Pirates 7-6 in Polson on Saturday afternoon.

The defenses from both sides reigned supreme throughout, with the Pirate D forcing punt after punt, while the Cowboys were able to force turnovers from Polson's offense.

Quarterback Vince DiGiallonardo put Polson on the board toward the end of the first quarter, scoring on an 8-yard touchdown run, but after a penalty, the extra point was no good, giving the Pirates a 6-0 lead.

On the ensuing kickoff, Custer County went 80 yards for a touchdown and, after the deciding extra point, led 7-6.

Nobody in Polson figured those would be the final points of the game, but had they known how the defenses would play, might have thought differently.

At the end of the second quarter, with the Cowboys driving, Pirate defensive lineman Eric Williamson recovered a fumble, allowing Polson to head to the locker room down only one.

Pirate drive after Pirate drive would head into Custer County territory, but they couldn't regain the lead. DiGiallonardo lost a fumble with 2:25 left in the third quarter before Polson had their best opportunity of the game. After a series of good runs by Paul McClurg, the Pirates had a goal-to-go situation, but a 23-yard field goal missed wide right with 4:55 left.

It wasn't Polson's last chance. The defense allowed a pair of first downs on Custer County's next possession, but got the stop when they needed to, giving the ball back to the offense at midfield with 1:48 left.

A pass interference call got the Pirates to the Cowboy 35 before DiGiallonardo hit Will Davey for 18 yards to get the ball into the red zone and close to field goal range. DiGiallonardo then scampered for three yards before fumbling, but the ball was recovered by Polson. Justin Hoel then reeled in an 8-yard grab from DiGiallonardo with under a minute left to give the Pirates the ball on the 6 with a half a minute to go.

DiGiallonardo tried to hit Davey for the game-winning touchdown, but the Cowboys were able to intercept the pass, ending the game and Polson's season.

Here are photos from the game... you can purchase prints of the photos from the Leader here.

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Ronan vs. Baker playoff football preview

ROAD WARRIORS
BY BRANDON HANSEN/Leader sports editor

Ronan has been here before.

Last year when the Chiefs (7-2) were still in Class A, they went into their final game of the season against a very talented and very fast Columbia Falls team. Running back Nate Thompson had come into the matchup with much fanfare for the Wildcats, having rushed for more than 1,600 yards in the season.

That didn't discourage Ronan any. They came up with the upset win over the eventual Northwestern A champs 28-20 after quarterback Robbie Gauthier hit Cole McArthur for a touchdown pass with 14 seconds left. For the most part, they were able to contain Thompson's big-play ability.

This Saturday the stakes are much higher as it's the Class B quarterfinals but the look from the other team is the same. Ronan's second round opponent Baker has a running back in Kodee Varner that is rumored to be able to break the sound barrier. Last spring he won the state championship in the 100-meter dash and last week he scored three touchdowns as Baker defeated Columbus 28-0.

"We've been really preparing for the run," Ronan running and defensive back Jack Humphreys said.

Senior Dalton Molzhon added that the team has been doing plenty of pursuit drills, meaning the Chiefs should be able to swarm to the ball.

"We hope [Varner] wont get free from us running," Ronan linebacker Robert Faoa said.

Ronan will be traveling to Varner's home turf, over 600 miles away near the North Dakota border. The game-time atmosphere should be electric as Baker has a legacy of football - four state championships in the 2000s. It's something that Chiefs' head coach Jim Benn knows all too well since he coached Huntley Project, which was at one time in the same district as Baker.

But again, Ronan has been here before. It has seemed for the entire season, the Chiefs have been matched up against highly touted Class B opponents and for the most part they've downed those opponents.

And the road trip? Well the players certainly aren't worried about it.

"I was happy and excited to get off the school time and play football," Faoa said during Wednesday's practice.

In fact, the only thing they're complaining about is that they don't get to play on the Ronan rug - one of only four artificial fields in the state.

"We don't get to play on this turf," Humphreys said. "When we played Florence this season (a 31-14 loss) the conditions were very muddy. It was hard to prepare for things like that."

While Baker is the No. 1 3B seed, both teams are very similar to one another. Ronan has rushed for over 3,000 yards this season behind an offense line that could probably scale the Alps.

"They never get the glory but they work very hard," Humphreys said.

With bad weather reports in the near future, running the ball might be the only method of picking up yards. When it gets to be November in the Big Sky state, images of the Green Bay Packers' icy tundra immediately comes to mind.

"Weather is the great equalizer," Benn said. "In Montana, you pretty much have to run the football because you need an all-weather offense."

Obviously, the Chiefs will be focused on stopping the Baker running attack. Anyone who has watched Ronan this season knows they can be stingy with giving up yards on the ground. So that, more than the weather, might be the ultimate equalizer.

"The big thing is having people do their jobs," Benn said. "Not to worry about what a single player is doing. It's 11-on-11. It's a team game, and we have a lot of good kids that can run the ball. They have to stop us too."

Benn added that at this point of the season, the tough part of preparing his team for the next game is keeping things fresh for a group of kids that have been playing football since August.

"The hard thing is battling the monotony of practice in November," he said.

However, if there's a group of kids that can stay focused, it's the Chiefs. On the bus ride back from their first-round playoff win over Big Timber, Benn said not a single player rode back with parents or friends. They all chose to ride on the bus together.

This Saturday they'll be facing a tough Baker team with a speedster at running back hundreds of miles from home. But they probably have the best advantage of all.

They'll be together.

Polson Pirates playoff football video

Here's a video to get you pumped up for Polson's home playoff game this Saturday against Custer County. Go Pirates!

Something we've noticed...

Charlo football video for the playoffs

Here's a video to get you pumped up for Charlo's home playoff football game tomorrow...

Breaking down the Chiefs-Big Timber playoff football game

It's playoff time folks! After moving to Class B, the Ronan Chiefs have taken a senior laden team and downed numerous top teams in the state during the regular season while racking up a 6-2 record. They'll be traveling to Big Timber for their first round playoff game and we're going to take a look at the matchup...

THE TEAMS
Ronan - A hard-running, multiple weapon team that has no problem moving the ball up and down the field. The Wramblin' Wreck from Ronan is one of the best rushing offenses in the state, with a stable of running backs and a veteran quarterback - you're more likely to catapult a pig to Mars than stop the Chiefs from running the football.

Big Timber - The sheepherders come into the game with a 4-4 record. Oddly, they sport a 3-1 record on the road and are just 1-3 when they're at home. Ronan and Big Timber both defeated Townsend this season, with the Sheepherders beating them 9-7 and the Chiefs thumping them 51-19. Both teams also lost to Manhattan, with Big Timber losing 42-7 to them last week and the Chiefs falling to them on the road 25-0 in September.

LOOKING AT THE CHIEFS
Ronan rushed for over 2,600 yards behind the new age version of the Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

Jake Skelton - Hard runner and also a home run hitter. Skelton carried the ball 117 times for 711 yards this season for a 6.08 yard per carry average. He also had five scoring touchdowns and usually turned a small hole in the line into a large gain for Ronan. Ask opposing defenses what its like trying to bring down Skelton and they'll quite literally show you their broken ribs.

Skelton was also a hard-nosed defender that delivered plenty of big hits. 

Marcus "The Jet" Hungerford - The beauty of Ronan's power sweep plays are the simple fact that nobody can stop them. Hungerford turned on the speed and racked up 559 yards and seven touchdowns. He usually picked up big chunks of yardage with nine yards per carry. There was at least one "Hey other team, say hello to Marcus Hungerford" moment in each game, as he streaking past opposing defenses and cornerbacks were just forced to make a desperation dive tackle at him.

Hungerford was part of Ronan's deadly secondary that would pounce on the ball and force turnovers. Things were in good hands when Hungerford was covering opposing wide receivers.

Chris Clary - Clary was the bruiser up the middle and he had his very own version of "Beast Mode." Clary rumbled for 436 yards and six touchdowns, thriving on contact and knocking more than a few defenders over when he ran the ball.

Opposing quarterbacks were also very familiar with Clary, who from the linebacker position caused problems in the backfield.

Jack "The Ripper" Humphreys - A nice change-up of pace for the Chiefs, the speedy Humphreys could slice through defenses and always was dangerous when he carried the ball. Gaining 10 yards per carry, Humphreys had 398 yards and a six touchdowns this season. Also the leadoff hitter for the Mission Valley Mariners baseball team, there's a reason he stole so many bases during the summer.

Humphreys, also a defensive back, had numerous picks (leading the team with three) this season and is also coming off a three-touchdown performance against Mission last week.


Robbie "Big Play Bob" Gauthier - The quarterback of the team, Gauthier was the emotional spark and used his leadership to help drive the team. On the ground he gained 372 yards while scoring three touchdowns. He also threw for five touchdowns. Chances are if Ronan has a big play, he'll be involved in it. 

Gauthier has also been known to pull off a "Pick Six" from his safety position.

PLAYERS ALSO TO WATCH...
Carston Baertsch - Excellent linebacker, fun to watch.
Robert Faoa - Tough-nosed punt returner and linebacker.
Dalton Molzhon - The Chiefs deadliest threat downfield, Molzhon is also Ronan's kicker and is very, very consistent.

The Chiefs play Big Timber on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Montana AP High School Football Polls

Here are the High School Football Polls for this week. Polson stayed put while Ronan dropped down two spots. Charlo is also now recieving votes in the Class C 8-man poll.

Class A
(Record - Pts - Prv)
1. Dillon (9) - 8-0 - 90 - 1
2. Billings Central - 8-1 - 80 - 2
3. Laurel - 8-1 - 69 - 3
4. Polson - 8-0 - 65 - 4
5. Miles City - 7-2 - 50 - 5
Others receiving votes: Havre 6

Class B
1. Fairfield (8) - 8-0 - 89 - 1
2. Malta (1) - 8-0 - 80 - 2
3. Manhattan - 7-1 - 67 - 3
4. Bigfork - 7-1 - 56 - 4
5. Baker - 7-1 - 47 - 5
6. Plentywood Westby - 7-1 - 43 - T6
7. Columbus - 7-1 - 40 - T8
8. Red Lodge Belfry - 7-1 - 30 - T8
9. Huntley Project - 6-2 - 15 - NR
10. Ronan - 6-2 - 14 - T8
Others receiving votes: Missoula Loyola 8, Florence 3, Roundup 2, Choteau 1.

Class C 8-Man
1. Chinook (7) - 8-0 - 79 - 1
2. Fairview (1) - 8-0 - 71 - 2
3. Superior - 9-0 - 66 - 3
4. Twin Bridges - 7-1 - 49 - 6
5. Chester-Joplin-Inverness - 6-1 - 40 - 7
6. Wibaux - 6-1 - 36 - 8
7. White Sulphur Springs - 8-1 - 33 - 4
8. Drummond - 7-2 - 25 - 5
9. Power-Dutton-Brady - 6-1 - 23 - 9
10. Absarokee - 6-2 - 8 - 10 (<---- will play Charlo this week in the playoffs)
Others receiving votes: Ennis 6, Charlo 2, Lincoln 1, Centerville 1.

Football playoff brackets

It's playoff time for area football teams and here are the brackets from the MHSA website. Polson has a first-round bye since they won the Northwestern A conference title, Ronan will travel to play Big Timber in Class B and Charlo hosts Absarokee on Saturday. Are you ready for some football?

Class A football
Class B football
Class C 8-man football

Ronan Chiefs football playoff video

Come on folks, what would making the playoffs be without a little AC/DC?

Arlee finishes season on three-game winning streak

Arlee's seniors made their final game a memorable one. Zach Tameler ran for 217 yards and four touchdowns as the Warriors defeated the Victor Pirates 54-50 on Friday. The team ended their season 4-5, having won the final three games of their schedule.

It was a back and fourth affair, as Cody Sheridan scored for Arlee with a one-yard touchdown run with 5:29 left in the first quarter. Victor would answer back and take the 12-6 lead but the Warriors tied things thanks to a 79-yard kickoff return by Tameler with three minutes to go in the first.

After Victor turned the ball over on downs, Christain Haynes would score on a 20-yard touchdown run to round out the first period scoring. Victor would gain momentum in the second, scoring 22 points to Arlee's eight points - a four-yard touchdown run by Sheridan and a blocked punt for a safety. The Warriors trailed at halftime 34-26.

The Warriors weren't about to go away.

In the first official play of the second half, Tameler ran for 65 yards to score a touchdown and also ran for the extra-point conversion for the 34-34 tie. Victor turned the ball over on downs again and Arlee capitalized with a 22-yard touchdown from Sheridan to Tameler with 8:17 to go in the third.

Victor scored with 46.5 seconds in the third quarter to tie the game up again, and both teams would spend most of the fourth quarter exchanging the ball. With 2:36 left to go in the game, Tameler ran it in from 24-yards out to give Arlee the lead.

The Warrior defense came up big, forcing another turnover on downs. Logan Lefler made Victor pay for it too by running it into the endzone from 14 yards out. With 1:22 left, Arlee led 54-42.

Victor would score to pull within four points, but the Warriors' special teams recovered an onside kick and the offense kneeled twice to run the rest of the time off the clock.

Victor - 12 - 22 - 8 - 8 - 50
Arlee - 18 - 8 - 16 - 12 - 54

Arlee – Cody Sheridan 1-yard run (kick blocked)
Victor – Kyle Ball 69-yard pass from Kurt Manley (run failed)
Victor – Ball blocked punt recovery in end zone (pass failed)
Arlee – Zach Tameler 80-yard kickoff return (pass failed)
Arlee – Christian Haynes 20-yard run (run failed)
Victor – Ball 46-yard pass from Manley (Ball pass from Manley)
Victor – Morozumi 12-yard pass from Manley (pass failed)
Victor – Ball 23-yard interception return (Ball pass from Manley)
Arlee – Sheridan 4-yard run (run failed)
Arlee – Tameler 65-yard run (Tameler run)
Arlee – Tameler 22-yard pass from Sheridan (Logan Lefler run)
Victor – Deering 20-yard pass from Manley (pass failed)
Arlee – Tameler 24-yard run (run failed)
Arlee – Lefler 14-yard run (pass failed)
Victor – Ball 12-yard pass from Manley (Manley run)

Here are photos from the game...

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Ronan survives Mission scare

The visiting Ronan Chiefs got as much as they could handle from the host Mission Bulldogs on Friday night, but survived the scare, winning 34-12.

The game was much closer than the final score would indicate, as the Bulldogs twice had chances in the fourth quarter to tie the game up, but couldn't come up with the points to do so.

Ronan came out fast, going 80 yards in just three plays, capped off by a Jake Humphreys touchdown run for a quick 7-0 lead.

That's all the scoring there would be until close to halftime when the Chiefs punched it in again for a 14-0 edge.

The Bulldogs used a long kickoff return by Raymond Matt to set up good field position en route to a Dylan Evans 5-yard score to cut the deficit to 8.

Ronan immediately responded thanks to a ridiculous 95-yard touchdown run by Humphreys to retake the 14-point lead.

Mission kept plugging away, however, and their determination paid off when Dakota Gun Hammer bounced into the end zone from 5 yards out to get within 20-12.

In the fourth, the Bulldogs made a pair of stops on Ronan's run attack, but couldn't make a third, as Robbie Gauthier scored on a 2-yard run to boost the lead to 27-12. The Chiefs, after forcing a fumble, added insurance when Jake Skelton put the finishing touches on the victory with a touchdown run for the final points.

Ronan enters the playoffs next weekend with some momentum, while the Bulldogs hard-fought season came to an end.

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Montana AP High School Football Polls

(FROM THE DAILY INTERLAKE)

There was no movement for local teams in the weekly Montana Prep Football Polls released Wednesday by the Associated Press.

Glacier (7-1) remains at No. 4 in the Class AA poll which is topped by undefeated Helena. Billings West (7-1) is ranked second and Helena Capital (7-1) is at No. 3 for the second straight week.

The Wolfpack will square off with the Helena Capital Bruins Friday in Helena.

Polson held steady at No. 4 in the Class A poll. The Pirates (7-0) upended the Libby Loggers 46-7 last week and will play unranked Browning on Friday. Polson is ranked behind No. 2 Billings Central and No. 4 Laurel, however the Pirates are in a tie with No. 1 Dillon (7-0) in Class A standings.

Bigfork stayed at No. 4 in the Class B poll after a 21-12 victory over Missoula Loyola. Ronan (5-2), previously ranked at No. 5, dropped to a three-way tie at No. 8 following at 31-14 loss to Florence.

Class A Rankings
(Record-Pts-Previous Week)
1. Dillon (11) - 7-0 - 110 - 1
2. Billings Central - 7-1 - 87 - 2
3. Laurel - 7-1 - 84 - 3
4. Polson - 7-0 - 69 - 4
5. Miles City - 6-2 - 39 - NR
Others receiving votes: Stevensville 37, Butte Central 8, Hardin 6.

Class B Rankings
(Record-Pts-Previous Week)
1. Fairfield (10) - 7-0 - 109 - 1
2. Malta (1) - 7-0 - 98 - 2
3. Manhattan - 6-1 - 81 - 3
4. Bigfork - 6-1 - 76 - 4
5. Baker - 6-1 - 53 - 8
T6.Plentywood Westby - 6-1 - 52 - 7
T6.Florence - 6-1 - 52 - T9
T8.Columbus - 6-1 - 21 - NR
T8.Red Lodge Belfry - 6-1 - 21 - NR
T8.Ronan - 5-2 - 21 - 5
Others receiving votes: Huntley Project 12, Missoula Loyola 6, Eureka 1, Colstrip 1

Class C 8-Man Rankings
(Record-Pts-Previous Week)
1.Chinook (8) - 7-0 - 98 - 1
2.Fairview (2) - 8-0 - 91 - 2
3.Superior - 8-0 - 77 - T4
4.White Sulphur Springs - 8-0 - 64 - T4
5.Drummond - 7-1 - 58 - 6
6.Twin Bridges - 6-1 - 44 - 8
7.Chester-Joplin-Inverness - 6-1 - 43 - 7
8.Wibaux - 6-1 - 39 - 3
9.Power-Dutton-Brady - 5-1 - 15 - NR
10.Absarokee - 5-2 - 8 - 9
Others receiving votes: Lincoln 7, Centerville 3, Ennis 3.

Vikings rout Seeley-Swan

-By Dylan Kitzan

Charlo clinched a playoff berth with a 50-8 victory over Seeley-Swan on Wednesday night at home. Thanks to three rushing touchdowns by sophomore Jacen Peterson and two touchdowns by quarterback Tra Ludeman, the Vikings were able to jump out to a 42-0 halftime lead and never looked back.

Football: Ronan falls to Florence

Ronan overcame an early 16-0 deficit and battled Florence tough before falling 31-14 on Friday.

Jack "The Ripper" Humphreys started the rally by scoring on a 23-yard run. After a Florence field goal, Marcus Hungerford had a five yard touchdown run. Ronan also recorded a safety to pull within 19-14 at halftime.

After a scoreless third quarter, Florence scored two touchdowns in the fourth. The Chiefs fell to 2-1 in conference and 6-2 overall.

Ronan - 0 - 12 - 2 - 0 - 14
Florence - 16 - 3 - 0 - 12 - 31

Florence - Tanner Cobbs 75-yard kickoff return (Zach Newbary)
Florence - Cobbs 45-yard fumble return (Newbary kick)
Florence - Safety, ball carrier tackled in end zone
Ronan - Jack Humphreys 23-yard run (pass failed)
Florence - FG Newbary 27-yarder
Ronan - Marcus Hungerford 5-yard run (p[ass failed)
Ronan - S, blocked punt out of end zone
Florence - Cobbs 3-yard run (pass failed)
Florence - Riley Phillips 10-yard pass from Newbary (kick failed)

Football: Arlee destroys Seeley-Swan

This just in, Arlee's offense can score points.

The Warriors put up 34 points against Seeley-Swan in the first quarter en route to a huge 72-34 victory on Friday to improve to 3-5 on the season.

Arlee Quarterback Cody Sheridan threw a touchdown pass to Haynes for the first score of the game. Haynes would then add four rushing touchdowns, making a case for the fantasy football player of the week honors. Zach Tameler ran for two touchdowns as well.

Arlee - 34 - 14 - 0 - 24 - 72
Seeley-Swan - 0 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 24

Arlee - Cody Sheridan 42-yard pass from Christian Haynes (kick failed)
Arlee - Haynes 2-yard run (run failed)
Arlee - Zach Tameler 4-yard run (Haynes run)
Arlee - Haynes 17-yard run (Logan Lefler run)
Arlee - Haynes 16-yard run (run failed)
Arlee - Lefler 18-yard run (run failed)
Seeley Swan - Connor Marlatt 7-yard run (Skyler Lee pass from Marlatt)
Arlee - Haynes 23-yard run (Riley Rogers run)
Seeley Swan - Lee 24-yard pass from Marlatt (Marlatt run)
Seeley Swan - Quinn 48-yard pass from Christian Cahoon (Marlatt run)
Arlee - Lefler 24-yard run (Tameler run )
Arlee - Tameler 11-yard run (Sheridan run)
Arlee - Kyler Clinkenbeard 2-yard run (PJ Haynes run)

Football: Bulldogs defeat Wardens

The Mission Bulldogs won their second straight game with a 28-12 victory over Deer Lodge on Friday. Dakota Gunhammer ran for four touchdowns and the Bulldogs used a 22-point second half to lockdown the Wardens.

Gunhammer had a big 43-yard run in the second quarter to get Mission on the scoreboard first. Deer Lodge would tie it up before halftime with an 18-yard touchdown pass.

Im the second half, Gunhammer ripped off a 17-yard run to give Mission the lead again and then would score two rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter to give the Bulldogs a comfortable lead.

Mission improved their record to 3-4.

Mission - 0 - 6 - 8 - 14 - 28
Deer Lodge - 0 - 6 - 0 - 6 - 12

Mission – Dakota Gunhammer 43 run (kick failed)
Deer Lodge – Brett Witt 18 pass from Ethan Johnston (kick failed)
Mission – Gunhammer 17 run (Gunhammer run)
Mission – Gunhammer 4 run (Gunhammer run)
Mission – Gunhammer 6 run (run failed)
Deer Lodge – Reno Ward 4 run (run failed)

Pirates win NWA football title with 46-7 victory over Libby

Polson racked up over 400 yards of offense and dominated the visiting Libby Loggers 46-7 for the Northwestern A conference title on Friday. Polson improved their record to 7-0 overall and finished conference play a perfect 4-0.

It was quarterback Vince DiGiallonardo who dominated the game as he ran for three touchdowns, and threw for two more. DiGiallonardo finished the game with 111 rushing yards and 126 passing yards.

The Pirates jumped out to a 18-0 first quarter lead and never looked back. In the game, Receivers Justin Hoel and Ian Laimbeer both hauled in touchdown passes while Chris Cote has a 31-yard touchdown run.

Polson as a whole rushed for 281 yards while holding Libby to just 130 total offensive yards.

The Pirates finish up the regular season by playing Browning next week.

Libby - 0 - 0 - 7 - 0 - 7
Polson - 18 - 14 - 14 - 0 - 46

Polson — Vince DiGiallonardo 25-yard run (kick failed)
Polson — DiGiallonardo 46-yard run (pass failed)
Polson — Justin Hoel 43-yard pass from DiGiallonardo (kick failed)
Polson — Chris Cote 31-yard run (Brady Hislop kick)
Polson — Ian Laimbeer 38-yard pass from DiGiallonardo (Hislop kick)
Polson — DiGiallonardo 25-yard run (Hislop kick)
Libby — Chase Hoyer 5-yard pass from Micah Germany (Patrick Valentine kick)
Polson — Paul McClurg 36-yard run (Hislop kick)

Here are photos from the game, taken by Leader reporter Dylan Kitzan...

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