Kickoff between these two conference teams will commence at 7 p.m. with a whole heck of a lot on the line. Charlo is undefeated and Arlee is 1-1. This will be a showcase of speed vs. size. Hopefully I'll have updates from later tonight!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Where I'll be tonight... Charlo at Arlee high school football
Kickoff between these two conference teams will commence at 7 p.m. with a whole heck of a lot on the line. Charlo is undefeated and Arlee is 1-1. This will be a showcase of speed vs. size. Hopefully I'll have updates from later tonight!
Friday night football games to check out
Hooray! Even though it's raining, it is Friday and that means football. With help from the wonderful Daily Interlake, lets take a look at the games this weekend. All games are at 7 p.m.
Polson@Anaconda
The Pirates have obviously looked good being undefeated so far with wins over the defending state champions on the road and two gritty home wins. This team seems like the most well-rounded in the conference with a dangerous rushing and passing attack. The underrated part about this team has been the defense too as it's pretty stubborn when giving up points. Anaconda is coming off of a 33-0 victory over Whitefish but it was their first win of the season. I'd say that quarterback Vince DiGiallonardo and wide receiver Kyle Bagnell do their thing and beat the Copperheads but I've got this nagging letdown feeling. However, if there's one thing that the Pirates have shown, its that they can overcome adversity and they don't have to be playing their best football to win games (example: Vince doesn't have a great passing game, still excels in the running game).
Ronan vs. Corvallis
Depending on who is back for the Chiefs on offense, this game could go several different ways. Watching the Ronan football team you can tell (a) they play a very physical brand of football, (b) they have a lot of talented kids on the roster and this team is going to be pretty darn good for years to come and (c) they're missing parts. They need their big guns to get back, because combine that defense with a speedy offense and the occasional pass from Robbie Gauthier to one of their backs split out and you have a very dangerous team.
Charlo@Arlee
This is a huge football game on so many levels. First, it's the two eight-man teams in Lake County. Charlo has been looking pretty impressive with blowouts their first two games but haven't had a hard test. Arlee is 1-1 after falling to the Class C defending state champion Drummond last week. Charlo is speedy, Arlee is big and scary (I've been to practice, I'm afraid to stand next to those guys), something has got to give.
Mission@Deer Lodge
Another road game for the Bulldogs who are looking much feistier this year. That offense is good and that team lays down some big hits. Head coach Peter Hamilton said it best though, they're an emotional team and sometimes they come out flat. Hopefully the Bulldogs will be on a good wave in Deer Lodge (They should, they have quite a few GOOD running backs.)
Polson@Anaconda
The Pirates have obviously looked good being undefeated so far with wins over the defending state champions on the road and two gritty home wins. This team seems like the most well-rounded in the conference with a dangerous rushing and passing attack. The underrated part about this team has been the defense too as it's pretty stubborn when giving up points. Anaconda is coming off of a 33-0 victory over Whitefish but it was their first win of the season. I'd say that quarterback Vince DiGiallonardo and wide receiver Kyle Bagnell do their thing and beat the Copperheads but I've got this nagging letdown feeling. However, if there's one thing that the Pirates have shown, its that they can overcome adversity and they don't have to be playing their best football to win games (example: Vince doesn't have a great passing game, still excels in the running game).
Ronan vs. Corvallis
Depending on who is back for the Chiefs on offense, this game could go several different ways. Watching the Ronan football team you can tell (a) they play a very physical brand of football, (b) they have a lot of talented kids on the roster and this team is going to be pretty darn good for years to come and (c) they're missing parts. They need their big guns to get back, because combine that defense with a speedy offense and the occasional pass from Robbie Gauthier to one of their backs split out and you have a very dangerous team.
Charlo@Arlee
This is a huge football game on so many levels. First, it's the two eight-man teams in Lake County. Charlo has been looking pretty impressive with blowouts their first two games but haven't had a hard test. Arlee is 1-1 after falling to the Class C defending state champion Drummond last week. Charlo is speedy, Arlee is big and scary (I've been to practice, I'm afraid to stand next to those guys), something has got to give.
Mission@Deer Lodge
Another road game for the Bulldogs who are looking much feistier this year. That offense is good and that team lays down some big hits. Head coach Peter Hamilton said it best though, they're an emotional team and sometimes they come out flat. Hopefully the Bulldogs will be on a good wave in Deer Lodge (They should, they have quite a few GOOD running backs.)
Volleyball roundup from Thursday night
Here are the scores from last Thursday night in volleyball action.
Class A
Whitefish defeats Ronan 3-1
25-27, 25-17, 25-18, 25-23
Alice VanGunten has 10 kills and Marissa McCrea had 15 digs but it wasn't enough as Ronan fell.
Polson defeats Libby 3-1
25-16, 25-18, 21-25, 25-18
Breanne Kelley was awesome with 16 kills and 21 digs. What can we not say about this great volleyball player?
Class C
Charlo defeats Two Eagle River 3-0
25-2, 25-3, 25-9
Dawn Blevins had 11 assists and 11 aces in the Charlo win.
Class A
Whitefish defeats Ronan 3-1
25-27, 25-17, 25-18, 25-23
Alice VanGunten has 10 kills and Marissa McCrea had 15 digs but it wasn't enough as Ronan fell.
Polson defeats Libby 3-1
25-16, 25-18, 21-25, 25-18
Breanne Kelley was awesome with 16 kills and 21 digs. What can we not say about this great volleyball player?
Class C
Charlo defeats Two Eagle River 3-0
25-2, 25-3, 25-9
Dawn Blevins had 11 assists and 11 aces in the Charlo win.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Polson Soccer Update
Tonight was full of tough soccer. The girls lost 3-2 to Libby in a heart breaker, they led 2-1 at half and ended up giving the winning score with less than two minutes to go. The boys tied Libby 0-0 in a game full of yellow cards and on red card by Libby at the end. Here are some photos from the games...
Football stats for the Northwestern A conference in football
Montana Prep Poll
Here is the Montana Prep Poll after week three for Class A.
1. Billings Central (2-0, previously first)
2. Dillon (2-0, previously third)
3. Belgrade (3-0, previously fifth)
4. Polson (3-0, previously fourth)
5. Miles City (2-0, previously unranked)
Also in the Class C poll, Charlo is ranked ninth and Arlee is receiving votes in the poll.
Now, a little later than normal but here's a breakdown of the team statistics through week 3 of the Northwestern A conference in football.
Team rushing
1. Col. Falls (99 attempts, 728 yards, 7.35 average per rush, 242.67 yards per game, 5 touchdowns)
2. Polson (119, 616, 5.18, 205.33, 4)
3. Ronan (125, 600, 4.80, 200.00, 4)
4. Libby (103, 563, 5.47, 187.67, 5)
5. Whitefish (61, 337, 5.52, 112.33, 3)
As you can see, Columbia Falls has taken the lead as the top rushing team in the league but Polson and Ronan aren't far behind. Both teams have potent running attacks with Polson's QB Vince DiGiallonardo and a stable of backs for Ronan as they're still struggling with the injury bug.
Team passing
1. Whitefish (94 attempts, 59 completions, 62.77% passing percentage, 800 yards, 3 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 266.67 yards per game)
2 Polson (68, 38, 55.88%, 535, 3, 6, 178.33)
3 Libby (43, 19, 44.19%, 249, 5, 4, 83.00)
4 Ronan (35, 16, 45.71%, 230, 1, 4, 76.67)
5 Col. Falls (39, 14, 35.90%, 223, 4, 4, 74.33)
Whitefish in the Northwestern A version of the New England Patriots. Who needs a running game? We'll just pass, pass, pass.
Team passing defense
1. Col. Falls (82 attempts, 40 completions, 48.78% passing percentage, 393 yards, 9.83 yards per pass, 131.00 yards per game)
2. Polson (67, 32, 47.76%, 400, 12.50, 133.33)
3. Whitefish (54, 27, 50.00%, 428, 15.85, 142.67)
4. Libby (73, 32, 43.84%, 464, 14.50, 154.67)
5. Ronan (68, 32, 47.06%, 600, 18.75, 200.00)
The pass attack seems to be Ronan's weakness right now but that also has to do with so many backs being out due to injury. They have a lot of kids in the defensive backfield that haven't played there very long.
Team rushing defense
1. Polson (94 attempts, 307 yards, 3.27 average, 102.33 per game)
2. Ronan (114, 359, 3.15, 119.67)
3. Col. Falls (119, 572, 4.81, 190.67)
4. Libby (92, 609, 6.62, 203.00)
5. Whitefish (114, 837, 7.34, 279.00)
Polson and Ronan have excellent defensive lines and you can see that right here in this stat line. Both are stubborn when it comes to trying to run the ball.
Here is the Montana Prep Poll after week three for Class A.
1. Billings Central (2-0, previously first)
2. Dillon (2-0, previously third)
3. Belgrade (3-0, previously fifth)
4. Polson (3-0, previously fourth)
5. Miles City (2-0, previously unranked)
Also in the Class C poll, Charlo is ranked ninth and Arlee is receiving votes in the poll.
Now, a little later than normal but here's a breakdown of the team statistics through week 3 of the Northwestern A conference in football.
Team rushing
1. Col. Falls (99 attempts, 728 yards, 7.35 average per rush, 242.67 yards per game, 5 touchdowns)
2. Polson (119, 616, 5.18, 205.33, 4)
3. Ronan (125, 600, 4.80, 200.00, 4)
4. Libby (103, 563, 5.47, 187.67, 5)
5. Whitefish (61, 337, 5.52, 112.33, 3)
As you can see, Columbia Falls has taken the lead as the top rushing team in the league but Polson and Ronan aren't far behind. Both teams have potent running attacks with Polson's QB Vince DiGiallonardo and a stable of backs for Ronan as they're still struggling with the injury bug.
Team passing
1. Whitefish (94 attempts, 59 completions, 62.77% passing percentage, 800 yards, 3 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 266.67 yards per game)
2 Polson (68, 38, 55.88%, 535, 3, 6, 178.33)
3 Libby (43, 19, 44.19%, 249, 5, 4, 83.00)
4 Ronan (35, 16, 45.71%, 230, 1, 4, 76.67)
5 Col. Falls (39, 14, 35.90%, 223, 4, 4, 74.33)
Whitefish in the Northwestern A version of the New England Patriots. Who needs a running game? We'll just pass, pass, pass.
Team passing defense
1. Col. Falls (82 attempts, 40 completions, 48.78% passing percentage, 393 yards, 9.83 yards per pass, 131.00 yards per game)
2. Polson (67, 32, 47.76%, 400, 12.50, 133.33)
3. Whitefish (54, 27, 50.00%, 428, 15.85, 142.67)
4. Libby (73, 32, 43.84%, 464, 14.50, 154.67)
5. Ronan (68, 32, 47.06%, 600, 18.75, 200.00)
The pass attack seems to be Ronan's weakness right now but that also has to do with so many backs being out due to injury. They have a lot of kids in the defensive backfield that haven't played there very long.
Team rushing defense
1. Polson (94 attempts, 307 yards, 3.27 average, 102.33 per game)
2. Ronan (114, 359, 3.15, 119.67)
3. Col. Falls (119, 572, 4.81, 190.67)
4. Libby (92, 609, 6.62, 203.00)
5. Whitefish (114, 837, 7.34, 279.00)
Polson and Ronan have excellent defensive lines and you can see that right here in this stat line. Both are stubborn when it comes to trying to run the ball.
Drew? Drew? Are you alive?
Just saw this photo on the Sports Illustrated photo vault twitter. Apparently former Washington State quarterback Drew Bledsoe has seen better days.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Volleyball update from Tuesday night
Here are some volleyball updates from games played on Tuesday...
Class A
Polson defeats Stevensville 3-1
25-13, 25-20, 21-25, 28-26
Stevensville seems like a really good team this year having seen them play Ronan. Sallie Sams led the Lady Pirates in kills with 17.
Class B
Mission defeats Superior 3-0
25-13, 25-23, 25-17
The Lady Bulldogs got revenge on a Superior team that handed them their only loss so far this season.
Class C
Arlee defeats Alberton 3-0
25-8, 25-15, 25-8
Melissa Ivanoff continues to rock for the Scarlets, she had four kills in the win and Cassandra Kline had 8 aces.
Class A
Polson defeats Stevensville 3-1
25-13, 25-20, 21-25, 28-26
Stevensville seems like a really good team this year having seen them play Ronan. Sallie Sams led the Lady Pirates in kills with 17.
Class B
Mission defeats Superior 3-0
25-13, 25-23, 25-17
The Lady Bulldogs got revenge on a Superior team that handed them their only loss so far this season.
Class C
Arlee defeats Alberton 3-0
25-8, 25-15, 25-8
Melissa Ivanoff continues to rock for the Scarlets, she had four kills in the win and Cassandra Kline had 8 aces.
This week in sports photos
Here's the best sports photos I liked the past week from sporting events around the Mission Valley. Enjoy!
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