Ronan-Eureka Volleyball Photos

Here are some photos from the Ronan-Eureka match this evening in Ronan. 

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Polson-Whitefish volleyball photos

Here are photos from the Polson-Whitefish match today in Polson. The Lady Pirates won a close 3-2 contest in their first action of the season. 

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Mission vs. Plains Football Photos

Here are some photos from Mission's 41-0 victory over Plains last night. Photos by James Boehly of the Valley Press. 

Polson vs. Belgrade Football Photos

Here are some photos from Polson's 40-0 victory over Belgrade yesterday. Photos by Dan Chestnet of the Belgrade News.

Sept. 2 Football roundup

Polson 40, Belgrade 0
Last year, the Pirates knocked off the defending state champions in their opening game of the season. This year, they dismantled a very good playoff team from last year with a 40-0 victory over Belgrade.

Talk about fast starters.

Quarterback sensation Vince DiGiallonardo, who is probably related to Chuck Norris, ran for two touchdowns and threw another as the Pirates won this non-conference matchup. Polson also got promising production from running back Paul McClurg, who scored two touchdowns.

DiGiallonardo touchdown runs came from 15 and 12 yards out from the endzone.

But the real star of this game? The Polson defense. Belgrade was held to just 78 yards offense.

On offense, the Pirates rushed for 287 yards while passing for 56. They will host Hamilton next week at 7 p.m.

Polson 40, Belgrade 0
P - 14 - 20 - 6- 0 - 40
B - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Scoring Summary
P - Vince DiGiallonardo 15-yard run (Justin Hoel kick)
P - Paul McClurg 3-yard run (Hoel kick)
P - McClurg 1-yard run  (kick failed)
P - Ian Laimbeer 14-yard pass from DiGiallonardo (DiGiallonardo run)
P - DiGiallonardo 12-yard run (kick failed)
P - Beau Mills 10-yard run (kick blocked)

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Vince DiGiallonardo (three touchdowns scored)

UP NEXT
Polson (1-0) plays Hamilton.


Ronan 32, Bigfork 12
So where do we start? Ronan's first Class B football game since moving down a classification? Bigfork being the defending state champions? This game had plenty of storylines but Ronan did it's best to quell any drama by jumping out to a 26-6 halftime lead and never letting go.

Marcus Hungerford ran for two touchdowns and caught a 15-yard pass from Robbie Gauthier to help power the Chiefs over the Vikings. Ronan really excelled on defense against a tough Bigfork team, as numerous trips down the field ended short of a score for the Vikings.

Jack Humphreys iced the game for the Chiefs with a 15-yard run in the fourth quarter.

Ronan 32, Bigfork 12
B - 6 - 0 - 6 - 0 - 12
R - 14 - 12 - 0 - 6 - 32

Scoring Summary
R - Marcus Hungerford 6-yard run (Robbie Gauthier to Chris Clary)
B - Chris Landon 25-yard pass from Colter Mahlum (pass failed)
R - Hungerford 15-yard pass from Gauthier (pass failed)
R - Gauthier 11-yard run (run failed)
R - Hungerford 15-yard run (run failed)
B - Cody Dopps 1-yard run (kick failed)
R - Jack Humphreys 15-yard run (run failed)

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Marcus Hungerford (Three touchdowns)

UP NEXT
Ronan (1-0) plays at Troy.


Mission 41, Plains 0
The Mission Bulldogs came out strong against Plains last night behind an 85-yard rushing performance by Austin Durglo and an 89-yard rushing performance by Dylan Evans. The Bulldogs had a 34-0 lead by halftime and cruised to the victory.

Mission 41, Plains 0
M - 14 - 20 - 7 - 0 - 41
P - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Lincoln 58, Arlee 14
Despite a 117-yard rushing performance by Zach Tameler, the Warriors fell to 0-2 on the season with a 58-14 loss to Lincoln. Tameler rushed for a 68-yard touchdown in the first quarter.

Superior 44, Charlo 32
Superior picked up a Western C victory over Charlo in a slugfest that featured three touchdown passes by Vikings' quarterback Tra Ludeman.

The Bobcats jumped out to a 23-6 lead in the second quarter, but Charlo was able to rally and pulled that deficit to within 23-18 at halftime. That's thanks to Ludeman's 75-yard kickoff return and his two touchdown passes to Stephen Delaney and Kolten Andrews.

Superior opened up another big lead in the third quarter but the Vikings battled back with Jacen Peterson catching a 50-yard pass from Ludeman and Delaney throwing a 40-yard pass to Ludeman in the fourth..

Charlo moved to 1-1 on the season.

Superior 44, Charlo 32
S - 9 - 14 - 14 - 7 - 44
C - 0 - 18 - 0 - 14 - 32

Scoring Summary
S - Billy Smith 2 run (Donovan Lanier kick)
S - Safety
S - Matt Campbell 6 run (Lanier kick)
C - Tra Ludeman 75 kickoff return (run failed)
S - Campbell 4-yard pass from Smith (Lanier kick)
C - Stephen Delaney 8-yard pass from Ludeman (run failed)
C - Kolten Andrews 10-yard pass from Ludeman (pass failed)
S - Kevin Ryan 1-yard run (Lanier kick)
S - Smith 2-yard run (Lanier kick)
C - Jacen Petersen 50-yard pass Ludeman (Tyler Delaney run)
S - Smith 2-yard run (Lanier kick)
C - Ludeman 40-yard pass from S. Delaney (no pat)

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Tra Ludeman (Five touchdowns)

UP NEXT
Charlo (1-1) at Lincoln.

Ronan vs. Bigfork football photos

In their first game in Class B, Ronan made a splash by defeating the defending state champion Bigfork Vikings 32-12. Here are some photos from the game...

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Canal Bank Cross Country Meet

Ronan hosted Mission, Hamilton and Frenchtown in the Canal Bank Cross Country Meet today.

Mission's Ashley Courville won the girls' race in 20.45. Maiden Ashley Grandchamp came in fifth with a time of 22.09, followed by Mission's Rose Bear Don't Walk in 22.32.

Paden Alexander finished fourth for Mission in the boys' race with a time of 17.17. Ronan's Danny Romero placed sixth for Ronan in 17.50.

Here are a few photos from the event.

Arlee vs. Lincoln Football photos

The Arlee Warriors battled a tough Lincoln team tonight, falling in the end 58-14. Here are some photos from the game. (Photos by Ali Bronsdon)

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Charlo vs. Superior Football photos

Here are some photos from Charlo's game against Superior tonight in Charlo. The Vikings played a tough game, but lost 44-32.

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Prep Football Scores for Sept. 2

Here are the scores from tonight's football games for Lake County teams.

Superior 44, Charlo 32
St. Ignatius 41, Plains 0
Ronan 32, Bigfork 12
Polson 40, Belgrade 0
Lincoln 58, Arlee 14

Polson Golf Invitational Photos

Here are photos from the Polson Golf Invitational today at the Polson Bay Golf Course.

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Polson girls golf takes third at Flatfish Invitational

The Polson Girls golf team placed as the highest Class A school at the Flatfish Invitational this Monday and Tuesday with third place. The Lady Pirates shot a combined 758 in the two-day event, behind Glacier and Helena High.

Anna DiGillonardo shot a 110 on the third day, then dropped her score to an 87 to lead her team. Several other players improved their games on the second day and the Lady Pirates surged.

The Boys golf team got an 87 and 86 from Hayden Congdon in the event to lead the Pirates.

Flatfish Invitational Results

Girls
Big Mountain Golf Club
Par 72
Yardage 5,420
Team Totals

Glacier 368-364-732, Helena High 391-356-747, Polson 389-369-758, Missoula Big Sky 418-396-814, Helena Capital 412-404-816, Flathead 437-399-836, Whitefish 433-409-842, Browning 426-468-930, Columbia Falls 496-480-976.

Polson (389-369-758) - Angie DiGiallonardo 110-87-197, Jaylin Kenny 98-95-183, Sequola Bogrow 97-100-197, Katharina Medland 99-93-192, Nicole Clairmont 95-94-189


Boys
Whitefish Lake Golf Club
South Course
Par 72
Yardage 6,284

Team Totals
Glacier 307-310-617, Whitefish 317-304-621, Missoula Sentinel 319-322-641, Missoula Hellgate 324-334-658, Hamilton 336-325-661, Helena Capital 341-326-667, Flathead 354-340-694, Missoula Big Sky 354-354-708, Helena High 360-362-722, Flathead JV 369-393-762, Stevensville 398-393-791, Whitefish JV 375-420-795, Polson 426-383-809

Polson (426-383-809) - Hayden Condon 87-86-173, Dalton Noyes 107-95-202, Ryan Thurman 123-96-219, Reno Lindesmith 111-106-217, Brian Jore 121-121-242

Polson Boys' Soccer ties against Hamilton

Polson has historically started off the fall season slow in boys' soccer, but they are already on the right foot with a 2-2 tie in Hamilton on Tuesday.

It was a tall task for the Pirates too. Hamilton had gone undefeated in the regular season last year before two losses were given to them for using ineligible players.

Trailing 2-1 in the second half after Hamilton's Daymon Halstead scored in the 56th minute, James "The Lawman" Larson scored the chest-to-volley equalizer goal for Polson in the 75th minute.

The Pirates' other goal game off a huge punt by Goalie Clay "The Falcon" Frissell, coupled with pressure by Larson, that forced Hamilton's sweeper to try and head it to the keeper. The ball went through the keeper's hands and into the goal.

Polson now has a 10-day break in between games. They'll host Park on Saturday, Sept. 10.

Polson 2, Hamilton 2
Polson - 1 - 1 – 2
Hamilton - 1 - 1 – 2

Scoring Summary
H – Dace Moerkerke (Daymon Halstead), 19:00
P – Own goal, 37:00
H – Halstead (Moerkerke), 56:00
P – James Larson, 75:00
Shots – Polson 13, Hamilton 17.
Saves – Polson 13 (Peregrine Frissell), Hamilton 7 (Niall Gallagher-Clancy).
Corner kicks – Polson 2, Hamilton 4.
Total fouls – Polson 11, Hamilton 8.
Yellow cards – none.
Red cards – none.

Polson got six saves from Sara Robinson and eight from Shannon McGinnis but fell to Hamilton 3-0 in their first game of the season. Hamilton led 2-0 at halftime and outshot the Lady Pirates 24-8.

Hamilton 3, Polson 0
Polson 0 0 – 0
Hamilton 2 1 – 3

Scoring Summary
H – Casey Shifflett, 16:00
H – Bri Huggans (Kaytlyn Menk), 38:00
H – Sami Kratofil (Shifflett), 62:00
Shots – Polson 8, Hamilton 24.
Saves – Polson 14 (Sara Robinson 6, Shannon McGinnis 8)8), Hamilton 6 (McKenzie Syne).
Corner kicks – Polson 0, Hamilton 6.
Total fouls – Polson 5, Hamilton 1.
Yellow cards – none.
Red cards – none.

Charlo-Drummond Football Photos

Here are some photos from Charlo's 14-8 victory over Drummond yesterday. Check out this week's Leader for the full story.

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