Fall Sports 2014 by Billings Gazette

THE FALL FIVE PREP SPORTS PREVIEW FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2014

Treâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;von Dixon-Strong BOB ZELLAR/Gazette Staff

Dual threat 2

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Skyview’s Dixon-Strong a standout on both sides of the ball By JOHN LETASKY jletasky@billingsgazette.com

hen in the stands at a Billings Skyview football game this fall, fans will undoubtedly be drawn to No. 22 as he streaks down the field after catching a pass or leaps into the air to deflect one away. Senior Tre’von Dixon-Strong, who is listed at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, is a dual threat, playing both safety and wide receiver. Last season, Dixon-Strong earned honorable mention all-state honors at safety for the Falcons, who finished 7-5 and reached the Class AA state semifinals. On defense, Dixon-Strong made 72 tackles, snatched four interceptions, deflected 10 passes, notched one fumble recovery and scored one touchdown. Offensively, Dixon-Strong received honorable mention all-conference honors at wide receiver in the Falcons’ Wing-T offense. He caught 24 passes for 503 yards for an average of 20.9 yards per catch. He also hauled in five touchdowns. Skyview coach Ron Lebsock said Dixon-Strong is successful because of the time he puts in studying the game, attending camps and lifting weights. And a little natural talent doesn’t hurt. “He runs great routes and has a wide range of catching ability,” said the 30th-year coach. “He’s caught some balls that have made you chuckle. You wonder how he did it, but he did it. “As a defensive back, he’s got a good nose for the ball and is a smart player. And being the athlete he is, he can cover a lot of ground.” In all, Dixon-Strong spent time at four camps preparing for his senior season. The reason: to help him accomplish his goals of becoming first-team allstate, play in the Shrine Game and “be better than I was last year.” “Team-wise we all have the mindset to come out every day in practice and compete hard,” he said. “We all want to go to the state championship. And then, we all want to come more together as a team and play on the field as one. Every time we line up, we want to dominate the opposition mentally and physically.” One of the camps Dixon-Strong attended was an invitation-only Nike Football Training Camp in Los Angeles. Dixon-Strong said it will help prepare him for his dream of playing college football. “My ultimate goal is Division I (FBS),” he said. “Division I is where I want to play and know where I can play at,” he said. “If I go DII or DIII, that’s just where the chips fell.” Lebsock said Dixon-Strong has the ability to succeed at the next level. “He will play somewhere,” the coach said. “He’s just that skilled and that good. I think he can play any level he wants.”

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Tre’von Dixon-Strong of Billings Skyview rushes past Jackson King of Missoula Sentinel after catching a pass for a touchdown during a game last season at Wendy’s Field at Daylis Stadium.

Last season, Dixon-Strong carried only the last name Strong. He added Dixon to his name in honor of new Billings Wolves Indoor Football League coach and former Billings Outlaws star Chris Dixon, the father figure in his life. Dixon-Strong met the former star quarterback at an Outlaws game when he was 8. Now, Dixon attends Dixon-Strong’s games, helps him study the game and work out, and is a role model for him. Another influential person in Dixon-Strong’s life is his mother, Brandie Strong. “We’ve developed a father-son relationship in the

last eight to 10 years I’ve been here,” Dixon said. “I’m proud that he’s proud to put that name on his back and he wants to live up to it.” And when football season concludes in November, don’t expect Dixon-Strong to fade away. “He’s always involved at Skyview with football, basketball and track,” Lebsock said. “And he is a good student. “He is a very, very easy guy to have a conversation with and is a good person and is genuine in everything he does. He cares about his teammates and his responsibilities.”

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Taylor Mims

Standing tall AND standing out

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Billings Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taylor Mims is ready to follow up her outstanding junior season, when she helped the volleyball team win its second straight Class AA title; the basketball team to a third-place finish at state; and won her second straight Class AA high jump title.

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The ‘new normal’ will have to wait as Broncs’ 6-foot-3 Taylor Mims readies for final prep season By MIKE SCHERTING mscherting@billingsgazette.com Taylor Mims is accustomed to standing out. It’s been that way for a while, ever since she remembers shooting up in height in sixth grade, back when she and Lizzy King would frequently measure to see who was taller. So when the 6-foot-3 Mims posed for a photo earlier this summer with three other recruits of the Washington State University volleyball team — where she’ll play starting next fall — she couldn’t help but think, ‘Finally.’ Not only was Mims not the tallest member of the group, she wasn’t even the second-tallest. Only one of the three future teammates was shorter, and when you throw in a 2017 WSU recruit who’s already taller than Mims, well, that’s even better. “I loved it,” Mims said with true conviction in her voice. “I told them it feels so normal to look you guys eye to eye and not have to look down. Even when I have to look up it feels good. “I told them I felt normal, and they’re like, ‘Aren’t you normal?’ and I was, ‘No, I’m the tallest girl in the state, I’m pretty sure.’ At least that’s how I feel.” Those feelings of ‘normal’ will have to wait a bit longer, however. Mims still has her final year at Billings Senior, where she’ll likely get plenty of attention again. By complementing her size with an agility and explosiveness not usually found in a 6-3 frame, she’s been an important part of the Broncs’ two straight Class AA state volleyball championships. She’ll likely be a big factor on the basketball team, which placed third at state last winter. And she’s already won two state high jump titles. Last season Mims, a middle blocker, led Class AA in attack efficiency (.310) and kills per set (4.53), was fourth in blocks per set (1.11), and she plays the back row at a high enough level where she doesn’t have to be

subbed out. “Taylor Mims, she’s a superstar,” said King, a 5-6 outside hitter for the Broncs who was left behind in the height department all those years ago. “It’s really fun (to play with her). And it’s fun to practice with her. We went to the (WSU) camp this summer and to see where she’s going to be at is so amazing. That level, she’s ready for it. It’s fun to know that she’s that good. She’s just great.” Jeff Carroll isn’t afraid to take King’s final adjective a bit further. The longtime coach — he’s entering his 29th season as the Broncs head coach — has seen just about every Montana player come and go. When you consider that Mims will be only the third Montana girl to play volleyball in the Pac-12, it’s easy to see where Carroll is headed. “When she’s on her game she is just a player that we haven’t seen in the state of Montana,” said Carroll, who has won 11 Class AA titles at Senior. “Not only is she arguably the best allaround player to come out of the state, she’s even more humble than she is a good player. Sometimes I almost have to remind her that it’s OK to have swagger, that it’s a good thing. There’s no reason you shouldn’t have confidence in your ability.” Mims does have the confidence, though her almost-shy, certainly reserved, demeanor on the court might say otherwise. But keeping that swagger under wraps is just maybe an attempt to lessen the attention she gets. After all, she already stands out, in more ways than one. “That’s just me,” Mims said of her reserved on-court nature. “I get excited for my team, and sometimes for myself. But I don’t know, during a game, I’m in my head, I don’t want to break loose or have anything distract me. “I’m just bottled up and I try to stay that way. I feel like it’s a job. I’m out here to do something that I’m good at and I just want to stick with it. I do have fun, but in a controlled way.”

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Taylor Mims will play volleyball next fall at Washington State, becoming the third Montana girl to play in the Pac-12. She joins Senior’s Michele Solomon, who played at Oregon State from 1999-2002, and Kalispell Flathead’s Kwyn Johnson, who is a sophomore at Arizona State.

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Mariah Wittman JAMES WOODCOCK/Billings Gazette

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Rams’ Mariah Wittman takes on greater role for six-time reigning soccer champions By GREG RACHAC grachac@billingsgazette.com

ach August, as the machinery of Billings Central’s girls soccer dynasty resets for another run, new players step forward and new leaders emerge. It’s a natural progression that hasn’t failed: The Rams have captured the past six Class A state titles and have won 89 of their previous 90 games. Central graduated five indispensable seniors from the team that beat Whitefish 4-1 for the championship last November, so now is the time for 2013’s supporting cast to take the lead and carve their own legacy. Within that group is junior Mariah Wittman, who is bursting with potential to be next in a line of great Central playmakers — and its foremost guide. “The last couple years I kind of just did my job and tried to do the best I could,” said Wittman, who was the Rams’ second-leading scorer as a sophomore. “But this year I feel like just going out onto the field and playing my best isn’t enough. I have to make sure I don’t lead the other girls astray. That’s my new role this year, to make sure everybody is into what we’re doing.” Among those the Rams lost were forward Allie Lucas and midfielder Kelsi Nusbaum, two top offensive players who carried much of the scoring load. Lucas led the state with an astounding 33 goals. Wittman will be asked to make up for much of that production as she steps into an even bigger attacking role. But Wittman has experience putting up points — and scoring goals at important times. She had 10 goals and 17 assists last year, including three goals and a pair of assists in the playoffs. Her goal in the semifinals against Hamilton helped the Rams gut out a 2-1 victory on the road. Opponents can expect more of the same this season. “She’s just a mean speed demon. She’s an incredible athlete,” said second-year coach Sara Campbell. “When you pair that with the tenacity and the skill level she has, and her understanding of the game, she’s just a strong player.” “I feel like I learned so much from (Lucas) and the other seniors,” said Wittman, who has been named a team captain. “I feel like they prepared me really well for being in that role.” Wittman will be joined in the leadership category by junior defender/midfielder Michaela Stock, who has also been selected as a captain. Additionally, ju-

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Billings Central’s Mariah Wittman, left, controls the ball as Laurel’s MacKenzie LaCasse defends during a match last fall.

nior goalkeeper Natalie Ruegsegger is coming off a fine season. Defensively the team is reorganizing after losing mainstays like Amy Mueller (who earned the game ball after the title game last year), Becca Shipp and Maya Arce. “We’re trying to focus less on what we lost and more on what we have to gain with the talent that we have,” Wittman said. “I think a lot of teams are going to see a lot faces and hear a lot of names that they haven’t heard before. But they are really big strengths, and people might be surprised by what depth we actually have.” Championships haven’t grown on trees at Central in the past. They’ve been earned. Campbell said

she thinks this season — and the title push that will accompany it — will be as challenging a year as the program has seen. The fact that the team has no seniors is a reason for that. But the Rams will do what they’ve always done. And if it turns out to be another championship season — their seventh in a row — it will be a huge payoff. “We don’t ever think of ourselves as a state championship team,” Wittman said. “We just come out here and work as hard as we can and hold ourselves to a really high standard. The championships just seem to come to us, because we practice like that’s what we want. That’s our ultimate goal, but we keep it game-by-game and practice-by-practice.”

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Ty Mogan HANNAH POTES/Gazette Staff

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FINDING FOCUS, SUCCESS

Mogan hoping to lead Laurel to state title By JOE KUSEK jkusek@billingsgazette.com

y Mogan was a kid going nowhere. Athletically, he was fine. But away was another story. “I was a troublemaker,” Mogan admitted of his formative junior high years. “Not making good decisions.” Then middle school distance coach Amy Caldeira, other teachers and administrators met with Mogan early in his eighth grade year. “I was scared,” said Mogan, now a senior at Laurel High School. “I thought they were going to chew me out. She (Caldeira) saw something deep inside me.” The concerned group peppered Mogan with questions, “What do you want to do with your life?” “Do you want to go to college?” they asked. “Everybody was very encouraging,” Mogan said. “I don’t know where I would be now without them.” Mogan is now among the leaders for the top cross country runners in Class A and the state. His grades, always a solid 3.0, are now inching closer to 4.0. Entering his final fall season, “Right now, I don’t feel like a senior yet,” the friendly Mogan said. He has specific goals he is pursuing. “My main goal is for the team to win state,” he said. “I love being around the team. That’s my favorite thing. They are the closest people to me besides my family. The team supports me the whole season, even days when I’m a little cranky. My job this year is to support everybody on the team. To help them become a better runner.” The 5-61/2, 130-pounder logged an average of 40 miles a week this summer, including competing in a halfmarathon in Missoula. “What makes him special is his plain love of running,” Laurel head coach Lisa Condon said. “He’s competitive, he wants to do well and he loves to run. Sometimes, we have to tell him to rest. “And he’s a great leader. He has a strong sense of family. He does things to make it memorable for other kids.” The former high school football player — he played his freshman year

— had a break-out season as a sophomore. Mogan was second at the Class A state cross country meet and swept the 1,600- and 3,200-meter titles that following spring. He also ran a leg on Laurel’s state championship 1,600 relay. “It’s the feeling you have, they talk about the runner’s high,” he said of his passion for running. A few weeks ago, Mogan got a tattoo on his right calf, the outline of Montana with the word “Run,” scripted into the southeast border. “Distance running changed me as a person. You have to be dedicated, you have to work hard and you have to learn time management. It gave me the right focus.” Mogan was third at last year’s state cross country meet, finishing behind Anthony Schmalz of Hamilton and Jonathan Eastwood of Belgrade. “They out-kicked me. I’ve got to develop a stronger kick,” Mogan said. Only 8.2 seconds separated the top three. Eastwood also returns this year. Mogan, who likes to break from the leaders in the final mile, has two requirements before every race: an empty mind and an empty stomach. “I have to run on an empty stomach,” he said of his primary superstition. “I don’t like the feeling of having food in my stomach when I run. Same with a sugary drink. If I have a bad race, I can blame the food or the drink. If I have an empty stomach, I have no one to blame but myself. “Getting ready, I try to go in with an empty mind. I don’t worry about if my legs are tired or if I have family issues at home. I try to put those things away.” And the top runner in the Eastern A prefers to let his legs do the talking. “Before a race, I’m the most modest person you will meet,” said Mogan, who hopes to run in college next year. “People want to talk to you about their times and I just stay quiet. I like to go off by myself and think about my plan for the race, what I’m going to do and who I have to watch out for. “But once I get on that course, everything is different. I don’t want to lose. When that gun goes up, I change.”

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Laurel’s Ty Mogan finished third at last year’s state cross country meet behind Anthony Schmalz of Hamilton and Jonathan Eastwood of Belgrade.

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Hannah Zwemke HANNAH POTES/Gazette Staff

IN THE SWING OF THINGS 10

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Zwemke’s golf game is something to cheer about By BILL BIGHAUS bbighaus@billingsgazette.com

annah Zwemke is a Billings West cheerleader who also happens to play a spirited, entertaining game of golf. The 17-year-old, who will be a senior this fall, came through with a top 10 finish at last year’s State AA tournament and played a big part in the Golden Bear girls capturing their first state title since 2006. With the cheers and chants of last year’s success behind her, Zwemke is geared toward doing it all again this fall — and she certainly has momentum on her side. “This summer has probably been about the most golf I’ve played ever,” she said. Zwemke tied for second overall at the Montana State Golf Association Junior Championships at Laurel Golf Club in June, and qualified to play for the state’s Junior America’s Cup team that competed for three days against 17 other elite teams in Walla Walla, Wash., in late July. Her best effort, though, came at last month’s Montana State Women’s Golf Association State Amateur at Yellowstone Country Club, where she placed fourth overall and notched her second career hole-in-one. With her older brother, Adam, serving as her caddie, Zwemke closed with a 3-over-par 75, which was one of the lowest scores on the final day. “I was just hitting the ball well, hitting greens and making putts,” she said. “I just really felt confident. I didn’t really feel like anything was wrong. There wasn’t anything I could have fixed or made that much better. It was just a really good day for me.” Zwemke is looking for that to continue into her final high school season, where she will be joined by fellow senior Mike’la Atkinson and junior Hayden Flohr, who were also top placers for the Bears at state last year. “They’re all really strong players and we’re just looking forward to going out there and playing our best and, hopefully, we can make something happen like we did last year,”

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Hannah Zwemke plays in the Montana State Golf Association state juniors golf tournament at the Laurel Golf Club on June 24.

Zwemke said. While working awfully hard on her game this summer, the 5-foot-2 Zwemke, who can hit drives measuring 220 yards, said she has definitely boosted her confidence level, for starters. “I’ve really seen my short game improve around the greens,” she added. “Chipping and putting has really been a big improvement for me.” Zwemke, a 4.0 student at West with an interest in math and science, is heading into her fourth year as a cheerleader and golfer. “My school year is always busy, but I think that is what makes it fun,” she said.

Zwemke has been golfing competitively since age 8, but her best may be yet to come. “She’s simply put in the time to become much better,” West coach Lance Edward said. “She’s stronger and she has a terrific short game. Her game doesn’t go through many slumps.” Zwemke said her older brothers, Adam and Jake, who also golfed for West, have provided encouragement and motivation over the years. She could also count on her parents, Leo and Linda, for continuous support. “They’ve just really pushed me to get better, and I think that’s really reflected in my scores,” Zwemke said of

her family and friends. She aced the 122-yard, 17th hole at Yellowstone during the second round of what was her second Women’s State Amateur, hitting a 7-iron into the wind. “My brother (Adam) helped me pick the club, so I definitely gave him some credit for that hole-in-one,” Zwemke said. “(The ball) just took one hop and rolled right in.” She placed ninth at the State AA tournament last fall, and her highest finish is fifth as a freshman. “I’d really like to place better than fifth this year,” Zwemke said. “I’m definitely looking towards that state championship, for sure.”

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Dillon and Central looking to again reach Class A title game By JOHN LETASKY jletasky@billingsgazette.com

alispell Glacier played in the State AA championship last year and fell to Bozeman 24-14. The Hawks finished their championship season 13-0. The Wolfpack finished 11-2. Wolfpack coach Grady Bennett said his team is eager for the season to begin and ready to take the next step. “We have a lot of experience returning and those players got a taste of what it was like to play for a championship and come up just short,” he said. “Hopefully, we’ll be hungry to return to that stage.” For Bozeman, last year’s title was redemption for coming up just short in 2012, falling to Butte 38-36. The Hawks were also State AA champions as recently as 2010.

CLASS AA Billings Senior Broncs 2013: 4-6 Head Coach: Chris Murdock Key Players: FS/RB Nolan Timmons (Sr., first-team all-state), DL Sawyer Barnes (Sr.), WR/DB Eli Tostengard (Sr.), OL/LB Jake Clarke (Sr.), WR/DB Beau Thomas (Sr.), LB Ryan Dick (Sr.). Coach Says: “We had a great summer in the weight room and can’t wait to get under those lights Aug. 29 vs. Butte.”

Billings Skyview Falcons 2013: 7-5 Head Coach: Ron Lebsock Key Players: OL/DL Kyle Reitler (Sr.), RB Riley Barta (Sr.), FB/DE Justin Keeling (Sr.), WR/ DB Taylor Trollope (Sr.) WR/DB Tre’von Dixon-Strong (Sr.) WR/DB Kendal Manuel (Sr.), DL/OL Hunter Berg (Sr.), LB Peter Lee (Sr.). Coach Says: “Decent offseason for the most part, need daily improvement, looking forward to working for whatever we can earn.”

In Class A, the question is can anybody stop Dillon and Billings Central from playing for hardware a fourth straight season? Dillon downed Central 25-13 for last year’s championship. The Rams had won the championship in 2012 with a 37-7 conquest over Dillon. In 2011 the same two programs faced each other for the chipper, with the Beavers prevailing 44-10. Overall, the Rams have reached the championship game seven straight seasons and also were State A champions in 2007. In Class B, Baker has earned the moniker “The Beast from the East” with title banners in 1986, 1999, 2001, 2003 and 2004. The Spartans were second in 1996. Last year, however, Missoula Loyola continued to build on its legacy. Loyola downed the Spartans 3013 to claim the Rams’ second straight championship.

Billings West Golden Bears 2013: 0-10 Head Coach: Paul Klaboe Key Players: TE/LB Jayson Leinwand (Jr.), OL/DL Mitch Brott (Sr.), OL/DL Justin Rock (Sr.), OL Tanner Payton (Sr.), OL Jake Haemmerle (Sr.), OL Kruger Stiles (Sr.), OL/DL Levi Stovall (Jr.), QB Casey Klaboe (Sr.), WR Brandyn Van Zee (Sr.), WR Brock Bolin (Sr.), WR/LB Parker Bernhardt (Sr.), RB Zach Wolfe (Sr.), RB/DB Cody McCombs (Sr.), RB Nick Lawther (Sr.), DE Joe Ferrucci (Sr.), DE Spencer Johnson (Sr.), LB Aaric Spring (Jr.), LB Richmond Paschall (Sr.), DB Chaz Maddock (So.), DB Haden Hendrickson (Sr.), DT Gavin Butz (Sr.). Coach Says: “Our team has worked hard in the offseason and we will be vastly improved.”

Bozeman Hawks 2013: 13-0 (state champions) Head Coach: Troy Purcell Key Players: WR/DB Jacob Kleinhans (Sr.), OL/DL Riley McGary (Sr.), OL/LB Cody Wiers (Sr.), RB/LB Cordell Appel (Sr.), WR/DB Brady Coffman

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(Sr.), WR Win Feigle (Sr.), WR/ DB Bennett Hostetler (Jr.), FB/ LB Payton O’Reilly (Jr.), RB/DL Trace Bradshaw (Jr.), QB/RB/DL Balue Chapman (Jr.). Coach Says: “We have a young team. They are all competing for starting jobs. I love competition.”

Butte Bulldogs 2013: 6-5 Head Coach: Arie Grey Key Players: WR/DB Dalton Daum (Sr.), DB Clay Dean (Sr.), WR/DB Paul Campbell (Jr.) Coach Says: “We have a lot of question marks going into the season. Every day we must get better.”

Great Falls Bison 2013: 1-12 Head Coach: Matt Krahe Key Players: WR Kessler Leonard (Sr,. all-conference), QB Jordan Wilkins (Sr.), LB Logan Bjorsness (Sr.), RB Nate Williams (Sr.), RB/LB Randy Kessler (Sr.).

Great Falls CMR Rustlers 2013: 7-5 Head Coach: Gary Lowry Key Players: TB Andrew Grinde (Jr.), OL Ryan Willhollin

The titles are the first two for the Rams in football. Loyola was the state runner-up in 2006. “We will have a lot of new faces playing after graduating eight starters on both sides of the ball,” veteran Baker coach Dave Breitbach said. In Class C 8-Man, Ennis captured its third state title and first since 1982 with a 6856 shootout victory over perennial-power Wibaux. The game was unique in the fact it pitted No. 1 Ennis vs. No. 2 Wibaux and the media poll worked out. If Baker is the “Beast from the East” in Class B, Wibaux matches that description for Class C. The championship game marked the seventh time the Longhorns had appeared in the title game in coach Jeff Bertelsen’s tenure. Their last title came in his first season of 2001.

Wibaux has won five state C championships and played in 12 title games. Wibaux has the highest winning percentage in the state since 2000, going 137-17 for a 89 percent rate. Overall, Ennis has played in four title games, also capturing titles in 1978 and 1982 and finishing runner-up in 1983. In 6-Man, Geraldine-Highwood defeated Denton-Geyser-Stanford 50-18 in the title tilt. “We return six guys that started a lot of games last year and have experienced a deep playoff run,” Bearcats coach Scott Sparks said. “We might not have as much veteran depth as last year, but we will put six guys out on the field offensively and defensively that can really play. If we keep our older guys healthy and a few of our younger guys step up, we should make another deep run this year.”

Kalispell Flathead Braves

(Sr.), OL Bryan Wilkes, (Sr.) WR Bryce Luchine (Sr.), WR Karl Tucker (Jr.), TE Kam Mims (Sr.), DB Blake Miller (Sr.), LB Jed Eagebretson (Sr.), DE Payton Sexe (Sr.), WR, Zach Harper (Sr.). Coach Says: “Good senior class ... they are committed to each other, to the coaches and to the program. AA conference will be very competitive as usual, and should be interesting to see who steps up to the top at the year’s end.”

2013: 3-7 Head Coach: Kyle Samson Key Players: QB Easton Johnson (Sr.), RB/DE Brad Larkins (Sr.), C Levi Brenneman (Sr.), S Jess Beaman (Sr.). Coach Says: “I want to bring back that tradition of Flathead being one of the top AA schools in the state” (Flathead Beacon).

Helena Bengals

Kalispell Glacier Wolfpack

2013: 9-2 Head Coach: Tony Arntson Key Players: LB Isaiah Cech (Sr., all-state), DL Chase Benson (Jr., all-state), RB/WR Lane Kokoruda (Sr., all-state), OL Clay Tamcke (Sr., all-conference), WR Chase South (Sr., all-conference), LB Dylan Kresge (Sr.), CB Anthony Bodner (Sr.), CB Willem Morris (Jr.), C Chris Palmer (Sr.), WR Cameron Enright (Sr.). Coach Says: “Good overall team speed ... love to play ... lots of guys who can play ... explosive playmakers ... physical defensive front. Inexperience on the offensive line — lots of young guys.”

2013: 11-2 Head Coach: Grady Bennett Key Players: QB Brady McChesney (Sr., second-team all-state), RB/DB Logan Jones (Sr., first-team all-state), OL/DL Harrison Kauffman, (Sr.), WR Sam McCamley (Sr., honorable mention all-conference), WR Devin Cochran, (Sr.), OL Hunter Kauffman (Sr., second-team all-state), OL Truman Pisk (Sr., second-team all-state), LB Josh Hill (Sr., first-team all-state), RB/DB Tucker Rauthe (Sr., first-team all-state), DB Cain Boschee (Sr., honorable mention all-conference), DL Andrew Harris (Sr.). Coach Says: “We have a

lot of experience returning and those players got a taste of what it was like to play for a championship and come up just short. Hopefully we’ll be hungry to return to that stage.” Etc: McChesney threw for 3,590 yards and 41 TDs; Jones had 1,014 receiving, 419 rushing and 544 return yards along with 12 TDs; Hill was Western Division defensive MVP.

Helena Capital Bruins 2013: 7-4 Head Coach: Pat Murphy Key Players: LB Walker Cozzie (Sr., all-state), LB Nick Argento (Sr., all-state), QB Gus Chancy (Sr.), WR/DB Nick Wrigg (Sr.), WR/DB Will Hunthausen (Jr.), RB Mason Moe (Sr.), RB/ DB Ethan Askam (Sr.), TE Sam Bryggman (Sr.), DL Cullen Donahoe (Jr.), DL David Peterson (Jr.). Coach Says: “Strengths will be team speed, as we have very good speed from all our skill positions. Weakness will be inexperience, as we graduated nine starters on defense and 10 on offense.”

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OL Jake Rebish (Jr.), LB Cy Steele (Sr.), LB Connor McKillop (Sr.), LB Brandon Rauckhorst (Sr.). Missoula Big Sky Eagles Coach Says: “We got a taste 2013: 3-7 of playoff football last year and Head Coach: Matt Johnson have been working all offseason Key Players: C Matt Murphy to continue our growth as a (Sr., honorable mention all-state), program and are ready to take RB Cory Diaz (Sr., honorable the next step. This group of semention all-state), DL Trevor niors exemplifies the work ethic Frandsen (Sr., honorable mention necessary to be successful on all-state), LB Seamus Lucostic and off the field. We are excited (Jr., honorable mention all-state), to see their hard work pay off on TE Colin Bingham (Sr., honorthe field this fall.” able mention all-conference), FB Michael Banna (Jr., honorable mention all-conference), S Brock Shaide (Sr., honorable mention all-conference). Coach Says: “2013 was the EASTERN A year of the injury for the Eagles. By the third game we lost seven Billings Central Rams starters. After an 0-6 start, the Eagles finished 3-1. This showed 2013: 9-2 our potential as we had six of the Head Coach: Jim Stanton seven injured players returned to Key Players: OL Zach Cullen this lineup and most of them will (Sr., all-state), LB Colin Holetz be dressed out in 2014.” (Sr., all-state), DB Jesse Byorth (Sr., all-state). RB Holden Ryan Missoula Hellgate Knights Sr., all-state); S Jonah Studer (Sr., all-conference). 2013: 0-10 Coach Says: “We talk a lot Head Coach: Matt Softich about working harder and harder Key Players: QB Brayden than you have in the past. We hit Frolich (Sr.), WR Jack Lewis the kids a lot with ‘that’s behind (Sr.), LB Johnathan Gregg (Sr.), you now.’ That was accomplished C Ryan Hamilton (Sr.), OL Ryan last year and that dissolves. You Handley (Sr.), DB Austin Sant just have to look at the opportuni(Sr.), WR Paul Wilson (Sr.), OT ties in front of you. The team is Zayne Babbitt (Sr.). working hard and improving with Coach Says: “If we are able each practice.” to show as much improvement on the field as we have off the Glendive Red Devils field since February, Hellgate should be able to find some 2013: 1-7 success in 2014. The players Head Coach: Ryan Buckley have been through some hard Key Players: C/DT Will Dortimes and are determined to get wart (Sr.), G/DE Logan Dowson the program pointed in the right (Sr.), RB/LB Tai Sokoloski (Sr.), direction for this and future sea- G/LB Dalton Craig (Sr.). sons. The excitement and effort Coach Says: “Our kids have is there and hopefully these ‘New been working hard and they are Knights’ can continue to grow looking forward to the season.” into a more competitive team.” Etc: The hiring of Softich Hardin Bulldogs means all three Missoula AA 2013: 2-6 coaches are former University of Head Coach: Mike Flamm Montana football players. Key Players: OL/DL Oliver Wallace (Sr., second-team allMissoula Sentinel Spartans conference), DL Isaac Mendoza 2013: 6-5 (Sr.), QB/DB Carlos Salazar (sr., Head Coach: Dane Oliver honorable mention all-conferKey Players: QB Kade ence), RB/DB Patrick Toyne (Sr.), Paffhausen (Sr.), RB/CB Jackson OL/DL Connor Murdock (Jr.). King (Sr.), OL Colin Hammock Coach Says: “This will be the (Sr.), OL/DL Byron Rollins (Sr.), least amount of experience we’ve

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CLASS A

brought back in three years, but we’ve had our best turnout for the weight room, our best team camp and our best skill camp. These boys will work hard and are very coachable. The Eastern A had a small senior class as a whole last season. There are going to be some outstanding teams in the East this year.”

Sidney Eagles

2013: 6-3 Head Coach: Roger Merritt Key Players: QB/DB Gresh Jones (Sr.), TE/DE Kory Halvorson (Sr.), FS/RB Logan Thiel (Sr.), DE/OL John Haraldson (Sr.), WR/SS Ethan Graves (Sr.), RB/LB Bridger Coffman (Jr.), OG/MLB Hunter Severson (Jr.), FB/LB Trent Schilling (Jr.), Laurel Locomotives DL Tristin Fahrnow (Jr.), OL/ DL Matt Dey (Jr.), DE/RB Chris 2013: 7-4 Gartner (Jr.). Head Coach: Mike Ludwig Coach Says: “We are fairly Key Players: S/WR Jonah young but bring some valuable Oberg (Sr., all-state), OL Riley Dublin (Sr., all-state), RB Michael experience to the field and have some athletic players who have Buster (Sr., second-team allconference), QB Tyler Thompson worked hard in the offseason.” (Sr.), WR Brandon Kubitz (Sr., Central A second-team all-conference), DE Brendan Cellmer (Sr., secondteam all-conference), OL/LB Belgrade Panthers Alec Wagner (Sr.). 2013: 8-3 Coach Says: We have good Head Coach: Eric Kinnaman size up front and good team Key Players: C Avery Whelspeed. We return eight starters an (Sr., all-state), QB Brayden on both offense and defense. If Konkol (Sr., all-state), LB Grady we stay healthy and improve Blewett (Sr., all-state), RET Koby each week, I think we should be Ruff (Sr., all-state). in the hunt for one of the three playoff spots in our conference.”

Havre Blue Ponies

Key Players: QB James Derheim (Sr.), OL/DE Jessey 2013: 6-4 Perry (Sr.), DT Matt Harrison Head Coach: Jason Christenson (Jr.), WR Hunter Errecart (Jr.), Key Players: QB Dane Warp WR Brock Butcher (Sr.),TE/DE (Jr., two-time all-state), WR Tucker Maxwell (Jr.). Parker Filius (So., second-team Coach Says: “We are going all-conference), DE Tyrell Pierce (Sr., to have a great year. We need to all-conference), WR Nate Rismon stay healthy.” (Jr., second-team all-conference), RB Kody Pribyl (Jr., second-team Livingston Rangers all-conference). Coach Says: “We are still 2013: 1-8 young in our skill positions but have Head Coach: Bryan Beitel a lot of game experience. O-line is a Key Players: RB Bobby Emconcern and we will work hard to ter (Sr.), LB Hunter Buids (Sr.), get this group on the same page.” OL Elton Byrns (So.). Coach Says: “With several starters returning on both sides Lewistown Eagles of the ball, we expect to chal2013: 2-7 Head Coach: Vic Feller

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Miles City Cowboys 2013: 5-4 Head Coach: Dan Stanton Key Players: DE Beau Peaslee (Sr., all-state), WR Alec Haughian (Sr., all-state). Coach Says: “We have a lot of experience back and we play in a very competitive conference so we will have to see how things play out.”

2013: 1-8 Head Coach: John Lucke Key Players: RB Zeus Rutherford (Sr., honorable mention all-conference), OLB Cody Lucke (Jr., honorable mention allconference), TE Josh Moore (Jr.), TE Tristan Polk (Sr.), OLB Kevin Trembley (Jr.), WR Caleb Monroe (sr.), WR Morgan Boggs (Jr.). Coach Says: “If you give it 100 percent, you may lose on the scoreboard but not in life.”

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Columbia Falls Wildcats 2013: 9-1 Head Coach: Jaxon Schweikert Key Players: WR Ty Morgan (Sr.), LB Ike Schweikert (Sr.), NG Spencer Ross (Sr.), WR/FS Trevor Houston (Sr.), GD Garrett White (Sr.), GD Andrew Burgess (Sr.), OT Morgan Totzauer (Sr.), Center Blake Arenson (Jr.), LB Colton Grove (Sr.). Coach Says: “The Wildcats are a very experienced and talented team. The majority of last year’s 9-1 team returns. With many of the players being threeyear starters. We are bigger, stronger and faster than last year. The team really dedicated themselves to the weight room this offseason.”

Frenchtown Broncs

Gallatin (Sr. honorable mention all-conference), TE/LB Matthew Rensvold (So. honorable mention all-conference), OL/DL Nick Marquardt (Jr., second-team all-conference), QB Tanner Wilson (So., honorable mention all-conference), WR Hudson Smith (Jr., honorable mention all-conference). Coach Says: “We are young and inexperienced, but I like the work ethic of the team.”

Whitefish Bulldogs 2013: 8-3 Head Coach: Chad Ross Key Players: QB Luke May (Jr.), WR/LB Jack Streibich (Sr.), RB/LB Chris Park (Jr.) Coach Says: “Returning players have worked extremely hard over the offseason and are excited to get back on the field. We are looking forward to being competitive and putting forth our best effort in every game.” Etc.: May is a three-year starter who threw for 2,000 yards and 19 TDs last year.

2013: 2-6 Head Coach: Kyle Rausch SOUTHWESTERN A Key Players: OT/LB Jacob Dilworth, RB Gus Butler. Anaconda Copperheads Coach Says: “We were an 2013: 4-4 extremely young team last seaHead Coach: Rob Orrino son starting six sophomores. We took some bumps and bruises but also gained some valuable Butte Central Maroons experience and look to bounce 2013: 5-5 back and put Frenchtown Head Coach: Don Peoples Jr. football back on the map. We Key Players: QB Danny have changed up some stuff on Peoples (Sr., first-team allboth sides of the ball and look to challenge for a Northwest A title conference), WR Chad Peterson (Sr., all-conference), OL/DL T.W. and make a run in the playoffs.” Bolton (Sr.), RB Kyle Harrington (Jr.), TE Kyle Schulte (Jr.). Libby Loggers Coach Says: “Our kids 2013: 1-8 worked very hard during the Head Coach: Neil Fuller offseason and we are hungry to Key Players: C/DE Cooper be better in 2014.” Brown (Sr.), TB/LB Zach Crale (Sr.), OL/DL Michael Curtiss (Sr.), Corvallis Blue Devils OL/LB Will Emery (Jr.), WR/DB 2013: 1-7 Isaak Jones (Sr.), WR/DB Dylan Head Coach: Clayton Curley Lane (Sr.), OL/DL Austin Marshall Key Players: RB/LB Jesse (Sr.), QB/DB Dom Voorhies (Jr.). Sims (Sr.), QB/DL Jayce Gilder Coach Says: “Athletic but a (Sr., honorable mention alllot of inexperience.” conference), WR/DB Taylor Sylvester (Sr., honorable mention Polson Pirates all-conference), WR/DB Austin 2013: 5-4 Ray (Sr., second-team all-conHead Coach: Scott Wilson ference), RB Gunnar Fairbrother Key Players: RB/LB Joe (Sr., second-team all-confer-

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ence), LB Sam Burdette (Sr., second-team all-conference). Coach Says: “We return all but one starter on offense and defense on a very senior-laden team and with the transfer of Jesse Sims from Stevensville the Blue Devils look to compete with the best teams in the conference.”

Larson (Sr., all-conference), RB Blake Underdahl (Sr., all-state), OL/DL Josh Breding (Sr., allconference), WR/DB Tristan Diedrich (Sr., all-conference), TE/ LB Hunter Mycke (So.), WR-DB Clark Judisch (Jr.), OL/DL Kyle Murack (Jr.), WR/DB Daylon Jay (jr.). Coach Says: “I am really excited about this upcoming seaDillon Beavers son and specifically this football 2013: 11-0 (state champions) team. We return 19 starters off Head Coach: Rick Nordahl of last year’s playoff team and our Key Players: QB J.D. Ferris kids are ready to compete for the (Sr., all-state), RB/LB Jason Fer- opportunity to play in November ris (Sr.), OL/LB Parker Tezak (Sr., again. Playing in 1B is a dogfight all-conference), WR/DB Justin week in and week out. I think Ferris (Sr.), RB/DB Trae Williams from top to bottom it is one of the (Sr.), RB/LB Tyler Van Slyke (Sr.), toughest districts in Class B.” WR/LB Brady Richardson (Sr.). Etc.: Larson passed for 1,409 Coach Says: “Having an yards and 12 TDs last year and all-state quarterback return is rushed for 1,030 yards and 12 TDs. a luxury. Our skill-position kids Underdahl was all-state on defense. have a lot of experience and speed. Our defense should have Cut Bank Wolves great team speed and good 2013: 2-7 depth at all positions. Our offenHead Coach: Hugo Anderson sive line is pretty young as far as Key Players: QB Jess Ray varsity experience but they have (Sr.), RB Reid VandenBos (Sr.), good size and great speed.” OK Derrrick Martinez (Sr.), WR Randon Anderson (Sr.), OL BrenHamilton Broncs den Johnson (Sr.), OL Jaiden 2013: 7-4 Little Dog (Sr.), RB Adrian GrowHead Coach: Travis Blome ing Thunder (Sr.) Coach Says: “We will rely Stevensville Yellowjackets heavily on our offensive line and seniors to carry our team 2013: 3-5 throughout the year.” Head Coach: Hank Praast

CLASS B

Fairfield Eagles

2013: 5-4 Head Coach: Craig Tucker Key Players: RB/LB Liam Breen (Sr.), QB/DB Derrek Durocher (Jr.), OL/DL Denver Krane (Jr.). Coach Says: “We’re returning a lot of players that got good playoff experience last year. We’re looking to improve on what we did last year.”

2013: 7-2 Head Coach: Les Meyer Key Players: QB/LB Dalton Palmer (Sr., all-state), TE/LB Dru Oveson (Sr., all-state), G/ DE Trevor Schenk (Sr., allconference), WR/DB Christian Melo (Sr., all-conference), OL/ LB James Konen (Sr.), RB/DB Mason Murray (Sr.). Coach Says: “We graduated 11 seniors from last year’s team. Depth and experience are major concerns heading into this season. The key to this year’s team will be how fast we can develop positive leadership.”

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Choteau Bulldogs

2013: 4-5 Head Coach: Mick Morris Key Players: LB/QB Shane

2013: 3-5 Head Coach: Mike White

NORTHERN 2B

Glasgow Scotties 2013: 9-2 Head Coach: Greg Liebelt Key Players: QB/S Jason Thibault (Sr., first-team all-conference), WR/S Chase Fossum (Sr., first-team all-conference), FB/LB Tanner Ronnes (Sr., first-team all-conference), RB/ LB Dallas Capdeville (Sr., secondteam all-conference), C/DL Ryan Scanlon (Sr.), OL/DL Joe Doney (Sr.), LB Zach Miller (Jr.). Coach Says: “We are cautiously optimistic this season.

Although we have some very talented players returning, replacing the entire offensive and defensive lines and adjusting without Keil Krumwiede will be a great challenge for our team. Etc.: 2013 MVP Keil Krumwiede had surgery on his wrist after a baseball injury and is doubtful for this season.

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Malta Mustangs 2013: 5-3 Head Coach: Nick Oxarart Key Players: RB/LB Quintan Boos (Sr.), WR/DB Tyson Carney (Jr.), WR/DB Allen Williamson (Jr.), QB/DB Jase Galt (Jr.), OL/ DL Antonio Lopez (Jr.). Coach Says: “We will need to have a lot of young players develop and mature in order to be competitive with teams such as Glasgow.”

Plentywood Wildcats 2013: 3-5 Head Coach: Bill Nyby Key Players: C/DL Justin Marsh (Sr.), RB/DB RJ Becker (Sr.), OL/DL Drew Friedrich (Sr.), RB/LB Isaiah Detienne (Sr.), OL/ DL Caleb Dickey (Sr.) Coach Says: “We lost 10 seniors, which was a large part of our nucleus last year. We will return five seniors this year with varsity experience. Our strength will be in the interior line and our weakness will be depth and numbers. We will definitely need our younger players to play a bigger role this season to be successful. So far in practice, the players are showing great enthusiasm and desire to learn. We are looking forward to a successful season.”

Wolf Point Wolves 2013: 1-7 Head Coach: Bruce Knerr Key Players: WR Tyson Bridges (Sr., second-team allconference), OL/DL Cameron Quincy (Sr., all-conference), QB Dalton Hafner (Sr.), LB David Knerr (Jr., all-conference), WR Josh Nieskens (Sr.). Coach Says: “The seniors worked hard to change previous identity. We installed boot-camp training and they rose to the challenge to be perfect. We are sophomore-heavy; we will have six or seven sophomores starting between both sides of the ball.” SOUTHERN 3B

Baker Spartans 2013: 11-1

Head Coach: Dave Breitbach Key Players: RB/LB Seth Barkley (Sr.), OL/DL Clint Lesh (Sr.). Coach Says: “We will have a lot of new faces playing after graduating eight starters on both sides of the ball.”

Colstrip Colts 2013: 5-3 Head Coach: Bill Briggs Key Players: RB/TE/LB Triatan Aberle (Sr.), WR/LB Rod Studiner (Sr.), OL/DL Jake Sessions (Jr.). Coach Says: “Should be a fun year ... for a young team we are progressing very quickly and the guys are coming together as a team.”

Forsyth Dogies 2013: 7-2 Head Coach: Chris Hess Key Players: OL/DL Hunter Webster (Sr.), RB/LB Luke Weber (Jr., first-team all-conference), OL/DL Aaron Bell (Sr.), OL/DL Dylan Bell (Sr.), OL/DL Steven Gabel (Sr.), RB/LB Matt Weber (Sr.), WR/DB Tristan Rogers (Jr.), QB/LB Casey Cole (So.,second-team all-conference), WR/DB Colt McDaniel (Sr.). Coach Says: “This is the best offseason we have had as a team so far. We lost some talented players last year, but this group is very dedicated. I believe our offensive line will be strong with a talented backfield. Our defense should once again be a strength for this team and we hope to remain competitive in a very tough conference. 3B had three ranked teams last year and I expect this conference to be very potent again.”

Huntley Project Red Devils 2013: 7-3 Head Coach: Guy Croy Key Players: OL-DL Tanner Miller (Sr., second-team all-state), TE-LB Blake Jessen (Sr.), WR-DB Michael Jobman (Jr.), OL-LB Kaleb Reynolds (Jr.), QB-DB Dallas Mack (Jr.), OL-DL Taylor Larsen (Sr.), OL-DL Ryan Olson (Sr.), RB-DL Kian Brown (Sr.), RB-DB Tucker Hould (Sr.), DB Jonah Nelson (Sr.). Coach Says: “With several key returning starters and a good mix of younger players coming up, our team is looking

to build on a good season from last year. We are excited about our upcoming season.”

improvement this year.”

Lodge Grass Indians

2013: 4-4 Head Coach: John Smith Key Players: LB/RB Brady Exner (Sr.), LB/RB Preston Fink (Sr.), QB/RB Kade Osborne (Sr.), WR/OLB Trey Ostrum (Sr.), WR/ DB Keifer McKay (Jr.), OL/DL Jackson Booth (Jr.), OL/DL Will Griffel (Sr.), OL/DL Braden Marjerison (Sr.), OL/LB Cortem Wells (Sr.). Coach Says: “We will be returning players with experience. Our numbers are down in OL/DL. We will have to convert players in skill positions to be successful. Sacrifice for the team will have to happen. We have a lot of athletes, the question is, will they accept their roll. Jury is out.”

2013: 0-7 Head Coach: Leroy Wallace Key Players: Calvin Nomee (Sr.), RB Zane Horn (Sr.), Dane Dosson (Sr.), David Castro (Sr.), John Smells (Sr.), Ethan Cummins (Jr.), Isiaih Brown (So.), DeAllen Little Light (Sr.), Jericho Big Left Hand (So.), Jaden Frost (So.), Robert Morning (Jr.), Darren Charges Strong (Sr.). Coach Says: “We lsot a great group of seniors from last year’s team. We have a bunch of new faces this year, including a few freshmen. It will be a rebuilding year, but we will come ready to play. As usual, because of our numbers it will be ironman football for us!”

Shepherd Mustangs 2013: 1-7 Head Coach: Adam Sanchez Key Players: QB/DB Hyrum Hanson (Jr.), WR/DB John Mushaben (Sr.), RB/LB Zach Iffland (Sr.), TE/DL Colter Feuerstein (Sr.), OL/DL Chism Mavity (Sr.), OL/DL Ben Oliver (Sr.), RB/ LB Noah Smelser (So.), RB/DB Chase Darnelle (So.). Coach Says: “This year we return quite a few players. We have a lot of youth on the team, which looks promising for years to come. They are a hardworking unit. We, as a team, are excited to see what the season brings. Hard work and consistency is going to be key week in and week out.” SOUTHERN 4B

Big Timber Herders 2013: 3-5 Head Coach: Bruce Bell Key Players: QB/S Walker LaVoy (Sr., all-conference), RB/ DB Brent Finn (Jr., all-conference). LB/RB Kalvin Kunda (Sr., all-conference), OL/DL Brycen Lehman (Sr.), RB/LB Ryan Morgan (Jr.), DL Lee Hughes (Sr.). Coach Says: “We improved plenty last year and we are curious what effect our great leadership will have on that

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stay healthy, we should be competitive by conference play.” SOUTHERN 5B

Jefferson Panthers 2013: 10-2 Head Coach: Clint Layng Key Players: MLB Trase Le Texier (Jr.), OT/MLB Reilly Leary (Sr.), S Jered Padmos (Jr.), DB/ WR/RB Branden Rykal (Sr.), RB/OLB Tate Guisti (Jr.), C/DE Jacob Smith (Sr.). Coach Says: “We are young, but we have good team speed. Even though we lost seven starters, we return a good core of players.”

Manhattan Tigers 2013: 4-4 Head Coach: Chris Grabowska Key Players: QB/OLB Brock

2013: 2-7 Head Coach: Dewey Allen Key Players: DL/OL Colter Peterson (Jr.), RB/WR/LB Terryn Bermes (Sr.), QB/WR/LB Levi Lynde (Sr.). Coach Says: “Wee are small in numbers, big in heart.”

Three Forks Wolves 2013: 2-6 Head Coach: Tyler Palmer Key Players: WR/FS Luke Colberg (Sr.), LB/OL Ty Chandler (Sr.).

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Red Lodge Rams 2013: 5-5 Head Coach: John Perrigo Key Players: LB Kyle Draper (Sr.), RB/LB Tyler Metcalf (Sr.), RB/LB Brandon Bohan (Sr.), OL/ DL Liam Morse (Sr.), OL Dillon Iverson (Sr.), QB Gunnar Nelson (Jr.), LB/TB Cole Kelly (Jr.). Coach Says: “They’ve worked very hard in the offseason to prepare themselves for a great season. They are not afraid of hard work. They are a great group of young men, and they will represent the school, the town and the citizens of Red Lodge very well this year.”

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Roundup Panthers 2013: 2-6 Head Coach: Dana Quenzer Key Players: RB/LB Hunter Saltzman (Sr.), OL/DL Zach Marty (Sr.), TE/LB Jacob Wolfe (Sr.), RB/LB Cody Pearson (Sr.), WR/ DB Brody Smith (Sr.), OL/DL Sam Smith (Jr.), QB/DB Dalton Salthe (Jr.), OL/LB Richard Voss (Jr.) Coach Says: “As long as we

Bitterman (Sr., first-team allconference), OL/DL Chase Barta (Jr., first-team all-conference), DL/WR Alec Hehring (Jr., second-team all-conference), RB/LB Shondel Connerton (Jr., second-team all-conference), WR/CB Caleb Neith (Jr.), WR/ CB Conner Cross (Jr.), WR/LB Cole Visser (Jr.), OL/DL Axel Grubich (Sr.). Coach Says: “We have lots of team speed and experience returning to our football team. We have speed at all positions that should be very exciting to watch.”

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Continued from Page 15 Coach Says: “I am very excited about what this team has the potential to achieve. Each season presents new challenges, that we welcome.”

Townsend Bulldogs 2013: 6-2 Head Coach: Travis Rauh Key Players: QB Jace Lewis (Jr.), WR Kenny Wilbur (sr.). Coach Says: “We’re going to play aggressive, I mean obviously we’re going to switch our coverage up on occasion. But if it’s not broke we don’t really need to fix it” (ABC Montana).

Whitehall Trojans 2013: 5-3 Head Coach: Dan Lacey Key Players: WR/DB Colton Coffing (Sr., first-team allconference), RB/LB Jed Fike (Sr., second-team all-conference), QB/DB Braden Larsen (So.), OL/ LB Mike Woods (Sr.), OL/DL Casey Collins (Sr.). Coach Says: “We are a young team that is hungry to compete for a playoff spot in a tough 5B conference. We have a competitive mindset and great leadership.” WESTERN 6B

2013: 4-4 Head Coach: Jim Benn Key Players: QB/CB Connor Benn, FB/NG Lucas Gerhardt, DT Tanner Mead, OT Sam Bixby, OLB Mark Toler, RB Austin Hakes, C Tyler Anderson, OLB Brandon Dumont, TE/ILB Ron Cullis, K/P Lucas Gerhardt. Coach Says: “We return good experience on both lines and have very explosive skill position players. This group has a great attitude and has worked very hard to improve this off season.”

2013: 4-4 Head Coach: Brendan Miller Key Players: RB/LB Sean Opland (Jr., first-team all-state), WR/LB Gage Tallmadge (Sr., first-team all-conference), OL/ DL Jordan Herrick (Jr., secondteam all-conference), WR/ LB Michael Miller (Sr.), OL/DE Garrett Chapel (Sr.). Coach Says: “We have great team speed, and should compete with every team we play. We are young on the line and will need them to mature quickly. ”

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CLASS C

2013: 1-8 Head Coach: Peter Hamilton WESTERN 7B

Bigfork Vikings 2013: 9-1 Head Coach: Todd Emslie Key Players: QB Josh Sandry (Sr.), RB Vinny Quick (Sr.), DL Aaron Luna (Sr.), C Russel Goeden (Jr.), DB Isaac Martel (Sr.). Coach Says: “Our expectations are that No. 1 it stays fun and No. 2 that we are able to compete in every football game. We’ve been able to do that the last few years.” (Flathead Beacon).

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Circle Wildcats 2013: 2-6 Head Coach: Taw Eissenger

Culbertson-Bainville Cowboys 2013: 8-2 Head Coach: David Helmer Key Players: LB/RB Tony Williams (Sr., all-state), LB/WR Adam Buxbaum (Jr., all-state), DB Cameron Lambert (Jr., all-conference), OL/DL Garrett Reid (Sr.). Coach Says: “We lost a few key players from last year, but we return a handful of starters with eager, talented underclassmen looking to make an impact.”

2013: 6-3 Head Coach: Trevor Utter Key Players: QB Austyn 2013: 7-3 Fairview Warriors Head Coach: Patrick Munson Shepherd, RB Garrett White, DT 2013: 4-4 Gerald Branscome, C/LB Owen Head Coach: Derek Gackle Daris, WR/DB Brand Conard. Florence-Carlton Falcons Key Players: QB Monte Cayko Coach Says: “We are young, 2013: 1-7 talented and getting better every day.” (Sr.), RB/DB Alex Taylor (Sr.), WR/ Head Coach: Terry Maki LB Jared Gustafson (Sr.), WR/ DE Ben Hardy (Jr.), FB/LB Josh Plains Horsemen Hurley (Jr.), LB Jon Lebsock (Jr.), Missoula Loyola 2013: 0-9 TE/DE Pat Hardy (So.). 2013: 11-0 Head Coach: Jim Lawson Coach Says: “We look Head Coach: Todd Hughes Key Players: Trent Brouilforward to building on the expeKey Players: WR/S Tommy lette (Jr., all-conference). rience we gained last year.” Terrell (Sr.), WR Danner Linhart (Sr.), QB/LB Stephen Sellman Thompson Falls Bluehawks Hays-Lodgepole Thunderbirds (Sr.), RB/DE Marty Pigeon (Sr.), 2013: 2-7 OL/LB Kenny Tripp (Sr.), OL/LB 2013: 0-7 Head Coach: Jared Koskela Brayden Burke (Sr.) Head Coach: Shawn Mount Key Players: QB Greg WadCoach Says: “Our defense is Key Players: RB/LB Sterling a very experienced group return- sworth (Sr.), WR Trais Hoisington (Jr.). WhiteCow (Sr.), WR/DB Codie Coach Says: “Our goal is ing four all-conference players. Kirkaldie (Sr.), OL/DL Shane On offense our skill positions are to get 100% better everyday Brockie (Sr.), TE/LB Darnell Pathroughout the season with an very fast and experienced.” risian (Sr.), DL/RB Damon Casemphasis on over-achievement.” tillo (Jr.), QB/DB Tyson Shambo (So.), TE/DE Tough Snow (So.), Ronan Chiefs Troy Trojans RB/DB Frank Runs Above (So.),

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OL/DL Colten Werk (So.). Coach Says: “First of all, we want to gain respect from other teams. We are tired of being the doormat and the easy win for other schools in our division. Then we want to get our first win. I believe we are heading in the right direction.”

Scobey Spartans 2013: 1-7 Head Coach: Brock Berryhill Key Players: DB Hugh Cole (sr.), DB Danny Linder (sr.). Coach Says: “We were awfully young last year, but a lot of kids got tons of game experience. This year we are still relatively young with only three seniors, but we should be much improved from last year.”

Wibaux Longhorns 2013: 11-1 Head Coach: Jeff Bertelsen Key Players: TB/LB Colton Tousignant (Sr.), OL/DL Trent Farnworth (Sr.), E/LB Conner Leach (Sr.), OL/DL Wyatt Miske (Sr.), E/LB Chad Nelson (Sr.), OL/DL Riley Smith (Sr.), RB/LB Shawn Schaefferkoetter (So.), E/LB Jhett Quade (Sr.).

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Absarokee Huskies 2013: 1-7 Head Coach: Gregg Feddes Key Returnees: RB/S Elijah Barber (Sr.), WR/LB Trevor Smith (Sr.), TE/DB Ty Pfingsten (Sr.), OL/DL A.J. Thomson (Sr.), OL/DL Cooper Crabtree (Jr.), RB/LB Calvin Hanson (Jr.), OL/ DL Bryce Oderman (Jr.), QB/LB Billy Raville (Jr.), TE/DB Isaiah Mondragon (Jr.). Coach Says: “We should have a fairly strong backfield, get Billy and Calvin back, but we’re going to be fairly young. Pile of freshmen and some of them will start. It’s going to be a work in progress.”

Broadview-Lavina Pirates 2013: 6-3 Head Coach: Adam White Key Players: QB/DE Taylor Bienvenue (Sr., first-team allstate), OL/DL Andy Moore (Sr., second-team all-conference), TE/DE Scott Bymaster (Jr., honorable mention all-conference), RB/LB Jacob Reed (So., honorable mention all-conference), WR/CB Joel Nelson (Jr.), OL/ DL Casey Sainsbury (Jr.), OL/DL

Evan Heiken (Jr.) Coach Says: “We lost a lot of senior leadership to graduation; looking forward to watching this year’s seniors step up into these leadership roles. I am excited to have some key position players back as this will help in the development of the new faces in starting roles.”

Ennis Mustangs 2013: 12-0 (state champions) Head Coach: Jay Fredrickson Key Players: QB Walker McKittrick (Sr.), RB/LB Wylie Leo (Sr.), OL/DL Dustin Whan (Jr.), LB/RB/WR Haakon Fredrickson (Sr.), OL/DL George Ball (Sr.). Coach Says: “We celebrated that state championship in earnest, but that’s in the past and our future is out in front of us. We’ll never forget it but we’re not going to dwell on it.”

Gardiner Bruins 2013: 3-5 Head Coach: Mike Baer Key Players: C/DT Seth Tyson (Sr.), RB/DE Eddie Rodarte (Jr.), LB/RB Nick Sabo (Sr.), G/ DT Jarred Hurst (Jr.).

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Continued from Page 16 Coach Says: “We have some good size along with some depth. We will look to run the football, control the clock and play some solid defense.”

Harlowton Engineers 2013: Head Coach: Justin Helvik

Park City Panthers 2013: 4-4 Head Coach: Jason Ness Key Players: QB/S Ty Robbie (Sr.), RB/LB Connor May (Jr.), TE/ LB Mason Moe (Sr.), OL/DL Lane Miller, WR/DB Grant McNeil. Coach Says: “We have a lot of spots to fill after graduating five starters. We will be young in spots but they are a very motivated group and ready for the challenge.”

Shields Valley Rebels 2013: 3-5 Head Coach: Jon Croston Key Players: DL Clay Scidmore (Sr., second-team all-conference), S Ryley Waddell (Sr., second-team all-conference), RB Cole Fairchild (Sr.), QB Thad Ferguson (Sr.) Coach Says: “This year’s priorities are class, academics and effort. We feel if we continue to improve on these priorities we will have a successful season.”

W. Sulphur Springs Hornets 2013: 6-3 Head Coach: Barry Hedrich Northern C 8-MAN

Belt Huskies 2013: 10-2 Head Coach: Jeff Graham Key Players: Colton Swanson, Paxton Maki, Koltin Haugrose, Matt Metrione. Coach Says: “The Northern C will once again be very deep and very difficult to finish in the top four. Each week is very important as any team can get beat on any given week.”

Cascade Badgers 2013: 1-8

Head Coach: Jesse Allan

Centerville Miners 2013: 3-6 Head Coach: Luke McKinley Key Players: DL Marty Luoma (Sr.), QB Kade Landon, QB Matt Lynch, DL Austin Scott (Sr.) Coach Says: “These boys have shown promise over the summer months by going to camps and putting time in the weight room. We will be young and green, but there’s nothing better than coaching kids that are hungry to get on the field.”

Chester-Joplin-Inv. Hawks 2013: 7-3 Head Coach: Jim Vinson Key Players: RB/LB Justin May (Jr.), QB/MLB Brandon Richter (Jr.), C/DE Brandon Theel (Sr.), TE/DE Troy Harmon (Jr.), RB/MLB Brett Hanke (So.). Coach Says: “The C-J-I Hawks will be very young and inexperienced this year. There will be 12 boys on the team this year due to school enrollment, so staying healthy will be key.”

Chinook Sugarbeeters 2013: 4-5 Head Coach: Matt Molyneaux Key Players: TE Lane Seymour (Sr., all-conference)

Great Falls Central Mustangs 2013: 5-4 Head Coach: Mike Nelson Key Players: RB/LB Nolan Donisthorpe (Sr., all-conference), QB/S Reid Nelson (Sr., honorable mention all-conference), OL/DL Carter Anderson (Sr.), OL/DL Joe Bertha (Jr.). Coach Says: “Overall, we are a little undersized and have no depth at any position. But if we can stay healthy I think we can get in the playoff mix.”

QB Seth Kitchin (Jr.), WR Chase Rossmiller (Jr.). Coach Says: We will be an explosive, quick-scoring team with plenty of speed running the read-option offense. On defense we will be quick and much more physical than last year. Special teams will also be strong.”

Simms Tigers 2013: 9-2 Head Coach: Eric Dirk Key Players: TE/DL Jake Bloom (Jr., first-team all-state), RB/LB Devan Goode (Sr., firstteam all-conference), OL/DL Kalvin Rohrer (Sr., first-team all-conference), WR/DB Branden Bulik-Chism (Sr., second-team all-conference), RB/DB Kuskey Sakaye (Sr., honorable mention all-conference), RB/LB Noah Clark (Sr.), WR/DB Erik Pscherning (Jr.). Coach Says: “The 2014 Tigers are anxious to get into the season and have been working hard each day to build on the momentum of last year’s success.” WESTern C 8-MAN

Arlee Warriors 2013: 3-5 Head Coach: Mike Rogers Key Players: QB Riley Rogers, WR Patrick Bigsam (allconference), WR/LB P.J. Haynes (all-conference), DL/RB Alex Bertolit, LB Isaac Desjarlais. Coach Says: “Our strengths are we are returning our whole team but two players.”

Charlo Vikings 2013: 9-2 Head Coach: Mike Krahn Key Players: QB Michael Delaney (Jr.), OL/DL Maverikc Nelson (Sr.), WR/DB Jesse Long (Sr.). Coach Says: “Charlo will look to rebuild after the loss of five senior starters from last year’s team that went to state semifinals.”

Power-Dutton-Brady Titans Darby Tigers 2013: 6-4 Head Coach: Joe Schmidt Key Players: RB Drew Carlson (Sr.), OL Travis Wittmarth (Sr.), WR Matt Hitchcock (Sr.), OL David Shumway (Sr.), DE Kyler Holbrook (Sr.), OL John Zylks (Sr.), C Breyer Hill (Jr.),

2013: 0-8 Head Coach: Loyd Rennaker Key Players: QB/DB Rope Rennaker (Sr.).

Drummond-P’burg Trojans

2013: 6-3 Head Coach: Jim Oberweiser

Key Players: QB Tony Bergerson (Sr.), OL/DL Bob Immenschuh (Sr.), WR/LB Danny Mannix (Sr.), QB/S Eric Bohrnsen (Sr.). Coach Says: “The big thing is we’ll have eight kids that we can practice against each night,. And I know that’s a luxury that some of the teams in our conference don’t always have.”

Riddle (Jr.), E/DE Kyle Brandt (Sr.), QB/LB Ryan Zontner (So.) Coach Says: “We have a good mix of experience and young players this year. There is a lot of talent across the conference and with the hard work we are putting in, we are looking to contend for a playoff spot.”

Noxon Red Devils

2013: 6-3 Head Coach: Brad Hoffman Key Players: WR/S Tate Rhodes (Sr., all-state), FB/LB Quane Russel (Jr.), E/DE Oz Munoz (Jr.). Coach Says: “Experience, fairly good speed, not much depth.”

2013: 1-7 Head Coach: Josh Patterson

Seeley-Swan Blackhawks 2013: 4-4 Head Coach: Wayne Cahoon Key Players: RB/LB Justin Grimes (Sr.), OL/DL Seth Linford (Jr.), OL/DL Matt Teague (Jr.), RB/LB Jacob Haley (Jr.). Coach Says: “We have some great seniors to anchor the team, a huge football-savvy junior class, and an excellent underclassmen supporting cast. Also our starting ‘D’ was mostly sophomores last season, and as a whole the team is an exceptionally athletic bunch.”

Superior Bobcats 2013: 8-3 Head Coach: Allan Labbe Key Players: QB/DB Wyatt Zylawy (Sr., all-state) Coach Says: “Toughness and quickness will continue to be the program focus. Western C is very strong and very competitive.”

Victor Pirates 2013: 7-3 Head Coach: Brandon Howell Key Players: OL/LB Colton Cavill (Sr., all-conference), TE/DL Ryan Lewis (Sr., all-conference). Coach Says: “We are a young team after losing 11 seniors from last year’s team, but we have the potential to be very good if our young guys step in to fill some key roles.” SOUTHern C 6-MAN

Bridger Scouts 2013: 3-5 Head Coach: Mike Mathis Key Players: FB/DE Trent Goldsberry (Jr.), RB/E/DB Austin

2013: 1-7 Head Coach: Mike Storer Key Players: RB/DB Triston Barker (Jr.), RB/LB Richy Eagleman (Sr.), QB Jonathon Damjanovich (Jr.). Coach Says: “We have a lot of returning starters from last year, who had a great deal of playing time as underclassmen.”

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Grass Range-Winnett Rangers 2013: 7-3 Head Coach: Jerry Fortner Key Players: RB Logan Sluggett (Sr.), Derek Gee (Sr.), Jerrin Strenge (Sr.), Roman Wouman (Sr.), Chase Nunn (Sr.). Coach Says: “ We look to

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Hobson-Moore-Judith Gap Titans 2013: 9-1 Head Coach: Jake Stevenson Key Players: LB/RB Gavin Melichar (Jr.), S/C Max Hertel (Sr.), S/RB Mark Deupree (Sr.), QB CJ Stevenson (Jr.), OL Aaron Walters (Jr.), DL River Hughes (Sr.). Coach Says: “We return a strong core group of upperclassmen that have a lot of experience throughout their careers.”

Reed Point-Rapelje Renegades 2013: 3-5 Head Coach: Adam Wagner Key Players: QB Tristen Prescott (Sr.), LB Cody Reynolds (Sr.). Coach Says: “This year’s team is working very hard — should pay off!”

Roy-Winifred Outlaws 2013: 4-4 Head Coach: Nick Econom

Coach Says: “We might not be the biggest team but we play with heart and pride.” Etc.: Lincoln made the second round of the 6-Man playoffs last season, but has only five players out and had to cancel its first two games.

Coach Says: “I am very excited about this team. We have a group of guys who want to get better; therefore they work hard.”

Box Elder Bears

2013: 4-5 Head Coach: Matt Bakken Key Players: RB/DL Tanner Burton (all-state), QB Justin McKillop (all-conference), WR/ DL Justin Mayse (all-conference), RB/K Cooper Shea (honorable mention all-conference). Coach Says: “We didn’t lose any seniors last year, so we have a very talented and experienced group of players returning.”

2013: 3-5 Head Coach: Ronnie Simpson Key Players: QB/S Brandon The Boy (Jr.), RB/LB Bodis DuRosebud Wranglers ran (Jr.), WR/LB Shane Ketchum (Jr.), RB-LB Jake Jones (Jr.), OL/ 2013: 1-7 DL Jacob Bradley (Jr.). Head Coach: Dan Schrock Coach Says: “I’m excited Key Players: WR/DE Kobe to coach a great group of guys Treible (Sr.), RB Barrett Adler (Jr.), QB Shay Adler (Fr.), WR/DL who have dedicated their summer to playing football.” Randy Kraus (Jr.) Coach Says: “Our team is both small and relatively inexpe- Geraldine-Highwood Rivals rienced. As such, our goals are 2013: 12-0 (state champions) to grow and improve steadily Head Coach: Rodney Tweet throughout the season.” Key Players: Jake Malek (Sr.), Darren Malek (Sr.), Logan Savage Warriors Ferda (Sr.), Jordan LaFontaine (Sr.), PJ Alvers (Sr.). 2013: 10-1 Head Coach: Jim Miller

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2013: 5-4 2013: 0-8 Head Coach: Greg Mendenhall Head Coach: Ricy Anderson Key Players: QB/DB Kyle Key Players: Sam Wood Lassle (Sr., all-state), WR/S Lane (Sr.), Nick Hoag (Sr.), Mike Hillicker (Sr.), Caleb Bowlby (Sr.), Stickel (Jr., all-state), FB/LB Jordan Lassle (Sr., all-conference). Lucas Lewis (Sr.). Coach Says: “We have a Coach Says: “Looking forward solid team with good experience to the new challenge of playand a lot of drive.” ing 6-Man. We hope to surprise everybody.”

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Denton-Geyser-Stanford Bearcats

2013: 10-2 Head Coach: Scott Sparks West Yellowstone Wolverines Key Players: TE/LB Austin 2013: 9-2 Alberton Panthers Morris (Sr., all-state), RB/LB ConHead Coach: Troy Walters 2013: 0-7 2013: 6-3 ner Bokma (Jr., all-state), QB/LB Key Players; Thomas Field, Head Coach: Dustin Portmann Head Coach: Mike Weller Kade Woodhall, (Jr.), RB/DE Bart (Sr.), Cooper Olson, (Sr.). Key Players: Jack Lehl, Tyler Coach Says: “Defense is a key Vaskey, (Sr.), C/DE Jessy Annala, EASTern C 6-MAN Ishler, Alex Monaghan. to the Thunder. Need to become a (Sr.), TE/NG Tyler Lee, (Jr.), S Coach Says: “We have Ekalaka Bulldogs Kendall Carpenter, (Jr.). better open field tackling team.” strong senior leadership and Coach Says: “We might not 2013: 0-7 hard-working young talent.” Northern C 6-MAN have as much veteran depth as Head Coach: Tenadore Kitlast year, but we will put six guys telmann Augusta Elks out on the field offensively and Hot Springs Savage Heat Frazer Bearcubs defensively that can really play.” 2013: 0-8 2013: Junior varsity 2013: 7-2 Head Coach: Nathan Young Head Coach: Dean Blount Head Coach: Jim Lawson Sunburst Refiners Key Players: QB/LB Tanner Big Sandy Pioneers Hoff (Sr.), TE/DE Nate Gray (Sr.), Froid-Lake Redhawks 2013: 0-9 (8-Man) C/LB Lane Foster (Sr.). Head Coach: Dean Lerum 2013: 3-5 2013: 5-5 Key Players: DL/FB Jarret Head Coach: Walter SivHead Coach: Boyce Urdahl Bloch, (sr.), C/NG Forrest McELima Bears ertson wen, (sr.), QB/S Tyler Tharp, (sr.), Key Players: RB/LB Kyle 2013: 4-4 Jordan Mustangs RB/LB Blake Morgan, (sr.). Strutz (Sr.), OL/DL Cody Bailey Head Coach: Colton Clarno Coach Says: “We have great 2013: 5-3 (Sr.), OL/DL Jacob Schuster size that we want to utilize Head Coach: Wally Harbaugh (Sr.), RB/LB Geno Menard (Sr.), Lincoln Lynx throughout the season.” QB/LB Zach Works (Jr.). Coach Says: “We have a very 2013: 4-5 Richey-Lambert Fusion strong conference this year with Valier Panthers Head Coach: Shane Brown 2013: 2-6 the defending state and runnerup Key Players: RB/LB Coletin 2013: 4-4 Head Coach: Shawn Lien team champs and our kids are Trump (So.), WR/DE Payton Head Coach: Greg King Key Players: Kyle Watson, looking forward to the challenge.” Peterson (Fr.). Ryder Olson, Brock Frisbie WESTern C 6-MAN

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BILLINGS SKYVIEW Aug. 29............................................at Bozeman Sept. 5............................ KALISPELL FLATHEAD Sept. 12......................................... at Great Falls Sept. 19.............................. at Missoula Sentinel Sept. 26.................................................HELENA Oct. 3.................................... GREAT FALLS CMR Oct. 10.......................................at Billings West Oct. 17...................................................... BUTTE Oct. 24....................................at Helena Capital Oct. 31....................................BILLINGS SENIOR

BILLINGS WEST Aug. 29.............................. KALISPELL GLACIER Sept. 5................................................ at Helena Sept. 12................................... at Billings Senior Sept. 19.................................................... BUTTE Sept. 26..................................at Helena Capital Oct. 3................................MISSOULA SENTINEL Oct. 10................................. BILLINGS SKYVIEW Oct. 17..............................................at Bozeman Oct. 24.................................. GREAT FALLS CMR Oct. 31................................ at Missoula Big Sky

BOZEMAN Aug. 29................................ BILLINGS SKYVIEW Sept. 5............................... at Missoula Sentinel Sept. 12................................ at Kalispell Glacier Sept. 19...................................BILLINGS SENIOR Sept. 26...............................MISSOULA BIG SKY Oct. 3......................................at Helena Capital Oct. 10............................ KALISPELL FLATHEAD Oct. 17........................................BILLINGS WEST Oct. 24...............................at Missoula Hellgate Oct. 30...................................................at Butte

BUTTE Aug. 29................................... at Billings Senior Sept. 5.................................... HELENA CAPITAL Sept. 12................................. GREAT FALLS CMR Sept. 19......................................at Billings West Sept. 26................................ atKalispell Glacier Oct. 3............................... MISSOULA HELLGATE Oct. 10.......................................... at Great Falls Oct. 17...................................at Billings Skyview Oct. 23.................................MISSOULA BIG SKY Oct. 30............................................... BOZEMAN

GREAT FALLS Aug. 29............................. at Kalispell Flathead Sept. 5............................. MISSOULA HELLGATE Sept. 12................................ BILLINGS SKYVIEW Sept. 19............................................... at Helena Sept. 26............................. at Missoula Sentinel Oct. 3......................................BILLINGS SENIOR Oct. 10..................................................... BUTTE Oct. 16................................ at Missoula Big Sky Oct. 24............................... KALISPELL GLACIER Oct. 31.................................. at Great Falls CMR

GREAT FALLS CMR Aug. 29.............................MISSOULA SENTINEL Sept. 5................................. at Kalispell Glacier Sept. 12..................................................at Butte Sept. 19................................... HELENA CAPITAL Sept. 26.......................... KALISPELL FLATHEAD Oct. 3....................................at Billings Skyview Oct. 10................................................ at Helena Oct. 17.....................................BILLINGS SENIOR Oct. 24.......................................at Billings West Oct. 31.......................................... GREAT FALLS

HELENA Aug. 29................................MISSOULA BIG SKY Sept. 5.......................................BILLINGS WEST Sept. 12..............................at Missoula Hellgate Sept. 19......................................... GREAT FALLS Sept. 26................................at Billings Skyview Oct. 3................................ at Kalispell Flathead Oct. 10.................................. GREAT FALLS CMR Oct. 17................................ at Missoula Sentinel Oct. 23.................................... at Billings Senior Nov. 1......................................at Helena Capital

Sept. 26.....................................BILLINGS WEST Oct. 3................................................. BOZEMAN Oct. 10.................................... at Billings Senior Oct. 17................................ KALISPELL GLACIER Oct. 24................................. BILLINGS SKYVIEW Nov. 1........................................... HELENA HIGH

Sept. 19................................................at Polson Sept. 26.................................................... LIBBY Oct. 3.............................................. LIVINGSTON Oct. 10.............................................at Belgrade Oct. 17............................................. LEWISTOWN Oct. 24..................................................at Havre

Sept. 26.......................................... at Whitefish Oct. 10.........................................FRENCHTOWN Oct. 17....................................................... LIBBY Oct. 24.................................................at Polson

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Aug. 29......................................... GREAT FALLS Sept. 5..................................at Billings Skyview Sept. 12...................................at Helena Capital Sept. 19................................MISSOULA BIG SKY Sept. 26................................ at Great Falls CMR Oct. 3.....................................................HELENA Oct. 10.............................................at Bozeman Oct. 17.............................. MISSOULA HELLGATE Oct. 24..............................MISSOULA SENTINEL Oct. 31................................. at Kalispell Glacier

Aug. 29............................................at Belgrade Sept. 5...........................................at Livingston Sept. 12................................BILLINGS CENTRAL Sept. 19................................................at Hardin Sept. 26............................................at Corvallis Oct. 3......................................................DILLON Oct. 10............................................. ANACONDA Oct. 17......................................... at Stevensville Oct. 24...............................................HAMILTON

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KALISPELL GLACIER Aug. 29......................................at Billings West Sept. 5.................................. GREAT FALLS CMR Sept. 12.............................................. BOZEMAN Sept. 19..............................at Missoula Hellgate Sept. 26................................................... BUTTE Oct. 3.................................. at Missoula Big Sky Oct. 10..............................MISSOULA SENTINEL Oct. 17.....................................at Helena Capital Oct. 24.......................................... at Great Falls Oct. 31............................... KALISPELL GLACIER

COLUMBIA FALLS Aug. 30......................................... at Lewistown Sept. 5.............................................at Hamilton Sept. 12.............................................BROWNING Sept. 19............................................ ANACONDA

CORVALLIS

DILLON Sept. 5.................................................. POLSON Sept. 12..................................................LAUREL Sept. 20.................................at Billings Central Sept. 26........................................... ANACONDA Oct. 3........................................ at Butte Central Oct. 10........................................STEVENSVILLE Oct. 17..............................................at Hamilton

Oct. 24..............................................at Corvallis

FRENCHTOWN Aug. 30....................vs. Timberlake at Missoula Sept. 5..............................................CORVALLIS Sept. 12.......................................STEVENSVILLE Sept. 19............................................at Hamilton Sept. 26................................................ POLSON Oct. 3.....................................................at Libby Oct. 10....................................at Columbia Falls Oct. 17...............................................WHITEFISH Oct. 24.............................................at Belgrade

GLENDIVE Sept. 5................................................GLASGOW Sept. 12......................................... at Lewistown Sept. 19....................................................HAVRE Sept. 27.................................at Billings Central Oct. 3...................................................at Hardin Oct. 10....................................................SIDNEY Oct. 17.............................................at Miles City Oct. 24...................................................LAUREL

HAMILTON Aug. 29..........................vs. Salmon at Missoula Sept. 5....................................COLUMBIA FALLS Sept. 12..................................................at Libby Sept. 19........................................FRENCHTOWN Sept. 26......................................STEVENSVILLE Oct. 3............................................. at Anaconda Oct. 10..............................................at Corvallis Oct. 17.....................................................DILLON Oct. 24...................................... at Butte Central

HARDIN Sept. 5............................................ LEWISTOWN Sept. 12.......................................... at Anaconda Sept. 19.................................... BUTTE CENTRAL Sept. 26..........................................at Miles City Oct. 3................................................. GLENDIVE Oct. 10................................................. at Laurel Oct. 17..................................................at Sidney

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Aug. 29.............................................COLUMBUS Sept. 5.................................................. at Malta Sept. 12............................................ RED LODGE Sept. 19.............................................. at Colstrip Sept. 26................................................ at Baker Oct. 3...........................................PLENTYWOOD Oct. 10......................................... LODGE GRASS Oct. 17................................................ at Forsyth Oct. 24.............................................. SHEPHERD

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HAVRE Aug. 30.............................................WHITEFISH Sept. 5............................................at Miles City Sept. 12...................................................SIDNEY Sept. 19............................................ at Glendive Sept. 26.........................................at Livingston Oct. 3................................................ BELGRADE Oct. 10.......................................... at Lewistown Oct. 17................................................... POLSON Oct. 24..............................................BROWNING

JEFFERSON Aug. 29........................................at Deer Lodge Sept. 5.....................................................JOLIET Sept. 12........................................ at St. Ignatius Sept. 19................................ MISSOULA LOYOLA Sept. 26....................................... THREE FORKS Oct. 3............................................. at Townsend Oct. 10.......................................... at Red Lodge Oct. 17..............................................WHITEHALL Oct. 24..........................................at Manhattan

LAUREL Aug. 30......................................................CODY Sept. 5........................................ at Stevensville Sept. 12................................................. at Dillon Sept. 19........................................... LIVINGSTON Sept. 26..................................................SIDNEY Oct. 3..............................................at Miles City Oct. 10...................................................HARDIN Oct. 17..................................BILLINGS CENTRAL Oct. 24............................................. at Glendive

JOLIET Aug. 29...........................................at Shepherd Sept. 5.............................................at Jefferson Sept. 12............................................... COLSTRIP Sept. 19........................................ LODGE GRASS Sept. 26........................................ at Red Lodge

LEWISTOWN

Oct. 3...............................................BIG TIMBER Oct. 10........................................... at Columbus Oct. 17............................................ at Townsend Oct. 24............................................... ROUNDUP

LODGE GRASS Sept. 12..........................................at Wolf Point Sept. 19..................................................at Joliet Sept. 26............................................ SHEPHERD Oct. 3.......................................................BAKER Oct. 10.................................. at Huntley Project Oct. 15................................................ at Colstrip Oct. 24.................................................FORSYTH

MALTA Sept. 5................................. HUNTLEY PROJECT Sept. 12.............................................. ROUNDUP Sept. 20..........................................at Shepherd Sept. 26...................................... at Plentywood Oct. 3..................................................GLASGOW Oct. 10............................................. at Cut Bank Oct. 15............................................ WOLF POINT Oct. 23................................................at Harlem

MANHATTAN

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Aug. 30...................................COLUMBIA FALLS Sept. 5.................................................at Hardin Sept. 12.............................................. GLENDIVE Sept. 19................................................at Sidney Sept. 26...........................................at Belgrade Oct. 10.....................................................HAVRE Oct. 17............................................. at Browning Oct. 24............................................ LIVINGSTON

LIBBY Aug. 30................................... BONNERS FERRY Sept. 6........................................... at Anaconda Sept. 12..............................................HAMILTON Sept. 19.......................................STEVENSVILLE Sept. 26.......................................... at Browning Oct. 3...........................................FRENCHTOWN Oct. 10.................................................. POLSON Oct. 17.....................................at Columbia Falls Oct. 24............................................ at Whitefish

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LIVINGSTON Aug. 30................................................at Sidney Sept. 5..................................... BUTTE CENTRAL Sept. 13.............................................MILES CITY Sept. 19................................................ at Laurel Sept. 26...................................................HAVRE Oct. 3.............................................. at Browning Oct. 10............................................ at Whitefish Oct. 17............................................... BELGRADE Oct. 24.......................................... at Lewistown

MILES CITY Aug. 29................................................. POWELL Sept. 5.....................................................HAVRE Sept. 13..........................................at Livingston Sept. 20...........................................at Belgrade Sept. 26.................................................HARDIN Oct. 3.....................................................LAUREL OCT. 11...................................at Billings Central Oct. 17................................................ GLENDIVE Oct. 24.................................................at Sidney

POLSON Aug. 29...............................RAYMOND (Alberta) Sept. 5.................................................. at Dillon Sept. 12.............................................CORVALLIS Sept. 19.............................................BROWNING Sept. 26...................................... at Frenchtown Oct. 3................................................WHITEFISH Oct. 10...................................................at Libby Oct. 17...................................................at Havre Oct. 24....................................COLUMBIA FALLS

SIDNEY Aug. 30........................................... LIVINGSTON Sept. 5.....................................at Williston, N.D. Sept. 12.................................................at Havre Sept. 19.............................................. LEWISTON Sept. 26............................................... at Laurel Oct. 3...................................BILLINGS CENTRAL Oct. 10............................................. at Glendive Oct. 17....................................................HARDIN Oct. 24..............................................MILES CITY

STEVENSVILLE Sept. 5...................................................LAUREL Sept. 12....................................... at Frenchtown Sept. 19..................................................at Libby Sept. 26...........................................at Hamilton Oct. 3................................................CORVALLIS Oct. 10.................................................. at Dillon Oct. 17...................................... BUTTE CENTRAL Oct. 24............................................. ANACONDA

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WHITEFISH

COLSTRIP

EUREKA

Aug. 30.................................................at Havre Sept. 5............................................ at Browning Sept. 12............................................. BELGRADE Sept. 19.............................................at Corvallis Sept. 26..................................COLUMBIA FALLS Oct. 3...................................................at Polson Oct. 10............................................ LIVINGSTON Oct. 17......................................... at Frenchtown Oct. 24...................................................... LIBBY

Aug. 30...............................................GLASGOW Sept. 5........................................ at Plentywood Sept. 12..................................................at Joliet Sept. 19................................ HUNTLEY PROJECT Sept. 26............................................. at Forsyth Oct. 3................................................COLUMBUS Oct. 10............................................at Shepherd Oct. 15.......................................... LODGE GRASS Oct. 24.....................................................BAKER

Aug. 29........................................ at St. Ignatius Sept. 5....................................................RONAN Sept. 12.................................................CONRAD Sept. 19............................................ at Florence Sept. 26................................ THOMPSON FALLS Oct. 3....................................at Missoula Loyola Oct. 10.....................................................at Troy Oct. 17.................................................. BIGFORK Oct. 24..................................................at Plains

Class B

COLUMBUS

FAIRFIELD

BAKER

Aug. 29................................. at Huntley Project Sept. 5........................................... MANHATTAN Sept. 12...........................................at Shepherd Sept. 19............................................ TOWNSEND Sept. 26........................................at Big Timber Oct. 3................................................. at Colstrip Oct. 10.....................................................JOLIET Oct. 16.............................................at Roundup Oct. 24............................................. RED LODGE

Sept. 5..................................at Missoula Loyola Sept. 12............................................ TOWNSEND Sept. 19....................................... at Three Forks Sept. 26............................................. CUT BANK Oct. 3............................................. MANHATTAN Oct. 10.............................................. at Choteau Oct. 17.................................................at Conrad Oct. 24................................................... SHELBY

Sept. 5........................................... WOLF POINT Sept. 12............................................. at Glasgow Sept. 19....................................... at Plentywood Sept. 26............................... HUNTLEY PROJECT Oct. 3..........................................at Lodge Grass Oct. 10.................................................FORSYTH Oct. 17............................................... SHEPHERD Oct. 24............................................... at Colstrip

BIGFORK Sept. 5................................................ CHOTEAU Sept. 12............................................ at Florence Sept. 19................................................ at Ronan Sept. 26................................................. SHELBY Oct. 3....................................................... atTroy Oct. 10....................................................PLAINS Oct. 17................................................. at Eureka Oct. 24.................................. THOMPSON FALLS

BIG TIMBER Aug. 29....................................... at Three Forks Sept. 5..................................................HARLEM Sept. 12........................................at Deer Lodge Sept. 19.......................................... MANHATTAN Sept. 26............................................COLUMBUS Oct. 3.....................................................at Joliet Oct. 10............................................... ROUNDUP Oct. 15........................................... at Red Lodge

CHOTEAU Sept. 5................................................at Bigfork Sept. 12................................. THOMPSON FALLS Sept. 19.............................................. ROUNDUP Sept. 26..............................................at Conrad Oct. 3..................................................... SHELBY Oct. 10...............................................FAIRFIELD Oct. 15.................................................at Harlem Oct. 24............................................. at Cut Bank

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Sept. 5....................................................... TROY Sept. 12............................................... at Eureka Sept. 19.................................................HARLEM Sept. 26.............................................. CHOTEAU Oct. 3............................................... at Cut Bank Oct. 10.................................................at Shelby Oct. 17................................................FAIRFIELD Oct. 24.............................................. at Glasgow

Aug. 29................................. THOMPSON FALLS Sept. 5........................................... at Townsend Sept. 12................................................ BIGFORK Sept. 19..................................................EUREKA Sept. 26.......................................... at Whitehall Oct. 4............................................. ST. IGNATIUS Oct. 10.........................................at Deer Lodge Oct. 17.................................. MISSOULA LOYOLA Oct. 24................................................. at Ronan

CUT BANK

FORSYTH

Sept. 5.................................. at Thompson Falls Sept. 12....................................... at Three Forks Sept. 19...................................................... TROY Sept. 26............................................ at Fairfield Oct. 3....................................................CONRAD Oct. 10.....................................................MALTA Oct. 15..................................................at Shelby Oct. 24................................................ CHOTEAU

Sept. 5............................................. RED LODGE Sept. 12........................................PLENTYWOOD Sept. 19..........................................at Wolf Point Sept. 26.............................................. COLSTRIP Oct. 3..............................................at Shepherd Oct. 10.................................................. at Baker Oct. 17.................................. HUNTLEY PROJECT Oct. 23........................................at Lodge Grass

DEER LODGE

GLASGOW

Aug. 29............................................ JEFFERSON Sept. 5......................................... THREE FORKS Sept. 12............................................BIG TIMBER Sept. 19................................. at Thompson Falls Sept. 26......................................... ST. IGNATIUS Oct. 3................................................... at Ronan Oct. 10...............................................FLORENCE Oct. 17...................................................at Plains Oct. 24..................................at Missoula Loyola

Aug. 30.............................................. at Colstrip Sept. 5............................................. at Glendive Sept. 12....................................................BAKER Sept. 19................................................at Shelby Sept. 26................................................HARLEM Oct. 3.................................................... at Malta Oct. 10...........................................at Wolf Point Oct. 17..........................................PLENTYWOOD Oct. 24..................................................CONRAD

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Oct. 24................................................at Bigfork

Sept. 5........................................... at Columbus Sept. 12................................MISSOULA LOYOLA Sept. 19............................................BIG TIMBER Sept. 26......................................... at Townsend Oct. 3................................................ at Fairfield Oct. 10.............................................WHITEHALL Oct. 15......................................... at Three Forks Oct. 24............................................. JEFFERSON

Sept. 5...............................................FLORENCE Sept. 12............................................. at Fairfield Sept. 19.......................................... at Columbus Sept. 26......................................... MANHATTAN Oct. 3............................................... JEFFERSON Oct. 10........................................ at Three Forks Oct. 17......................................................JOLIET Oct. 24............................................ at Whitehall

MISSOULA LOYOLA Sept. 5...............................................FAIRFIELD Sept. 12.........................................at Manhattan Sept. 19............................................at Jefferson Sept. 26..................................................RONAN Oct. 3.....................................................EUREKA Oct. 10......................................... at St. Ignatius Oct. 17.............................................. at Florence Oct. 24........................................... DEER LODGE

PLAINS Sept. 5.................................................at Shelby Sept. 12............................................WHITEHALL Sept. 19........................................ at St. Ignatius Sept. 26..................................................... TROY Oct. 3.................................... at Thompson Falls Oct. 10................................................at Bigfork Oct. 17............................................ DEER LODGE Oct. 24...................................................EUREKA

ROUNDUP Sept. 5.............................................. SHEPHERD Sept. 12................................................. at Malta Sept. 19............................................. at Choteau Sept. 26......................................... WOLF POINT Oct. 3............................................... RED LODGE Oct. 10..........................................at Big Timber Oct. 16..............................................COLUMBUS Oct. 24...................................................at Joliet

PLENTYWOOD Aug. 29..........................................at Wolf Point Sept. 5................................................ COLSTRIP Sept. 12.............................................. at Forsyth Sept. 19....................................................BAKER Sept. 26...................................................MALTA Oct. 3.................................... at Huntley Project Oct. 10..................................................HARLEM Oct. 17............................................... at Glasgow Oct. 24...........................................at Wolf Point

RED LODGE Sept. 5............................................... at Forsyth Sept. 12................................. at Huntley Project Sept. 19............................................WHITEHALL Sept. 26...................................................JOLIET Oct. 3...............................................at Roundup Oct. 10............................................. JEFFERSON Oct. 15..............................................BIG TIMBER Oct. 24........................................... at Columbus

SHELBY Sept. 5....................................................PLAINS Sept. 12...............................................at Harlem Sept. 19...............................................GLASGOW Sept. 26..............................................at Bigfork Oct. 3................................................ at Choteau Oct. 10..................................................CONRAD Oct. 15................................................ CUT BANK Oct. 24.............................................. at Fairfield

SHEPHERD Aug. 29....................................................JOLIET Sept. 5.............................................at Roundup Sept. 12.............................................COLUMBUS Sept. 20...................................................MALTA Sept. 26......................................at Lodge Grass Oct. 3...................................................FORSYTH Oct. 10................................................ COLSTRIP Oct. 17................................................... at Baker Oct. 24.................................. at Huntley Project

THREE FORKS Aug. 29............................................BIG TIMBER Sept. 5.........................................at Deer Lodge Sept. 12.............................................. CUT BANK Sept. 19..............................................FAIRFIELD Sept. 26...........................................at Jefferson Oct. 3.............................................. at Whitehall Oct. 10............................................. TOWNSEND Oct. 15............................................ MANHATTAN

THOMPSON FALLS Aug. 29............................................ at Florence Sept. 5............................................... CUT BANK Sept. 12............................................. at Choteau Sept. 19.......................................... DEER LODGE Sept. 26.............................................. at Eureka Oct. 3......................................................PLAINS Oct. 10................................................. at Ronan Oct. 17........................................................ TROY

TOWNSEND

WHITEHALL Sept. 5...........................................ST. IGNATIUS Sept. 12.................................................at Plains Sept. 19......................................... at Red Lodge Sept. 26.............................................FLORENCE Oct. 3........................................... THREE FORKS Oct. 10..........................................at Manhattan Oct. 17..............................................at Jefferson Oct. 24............................................. TOWNSEND

WOLF POINT Aug. 29........................................PLENTYWOOD Sept. 5.................................................. at Baker Sept. 12........................................ LODGE GRASS Sept. 19................................................FORSYTH Sept. 26...........................................at Roundup Oct. 3..................................................at Harlem Oct. 10................................................GLASGOW Oct. 15................................................... at Malta Oct. 24.........................................PLENTYWOOD

Class C

ABSAROKEE Aug. 30............................................ at Gardiner Sept. 5...............................vs. Wibaux at Custer Sept. 12.................... WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS Sept. 19......................at HARLOWTON-RYEGATE Sept. 27....................................................ENNIS Oct. 3.........................................at Twin Bridges Oct. 10...............................BROADVIEW-LAVINA Oct. 18..................................... at Shields Valley Oct. 24...............................................PARK CITY

BRIDGER Aug. 29............................. BILLINGS CHRISTIAN Sept. 5..............................at Alberton-St. Regis Sept. 12............................REED POINT-RAPELJE Sept. 19.......................................ROY-WINIFRED Sept. 27.............................. at Fromberg-Belfry Oct. 4..............................at Northern Cheyenne Oct. 10................HOBSON-MOORE-JUDITH GAP Oct. 17.....................................CUSTER-HYSHAM Oct. 25..........................at Grass Range-Winnett

BROADUS Aug. 29..................................................WIBAUX Sept. 5..............................................at Fairview Sept. 12................................................... CIRCLE Sept. 20...................................SCOBEY-OPHEIM Sept. 27................................at Hays-Lodgepole Oct. 11.................................................at Wibaux Oct. 15.........................CULBERTSON-BAINVILLE

BROADVIEW-LAVINA Aug. 29.....................................................ENNIS Sept. 5.......................................at Twin Bridges Sept. 19....................................SHIELDS VALLEY Sept.26............................................at Park City Oct. 3.................................................GARDINER Oct. 10.......................................... at Absarokee Oct. 18..................... WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS Oct. 24............................ at Harlowton-Ryegate

CHINOOK Aug. 30......................... GREAT FALLS CENTRAL Sept. 12.........................................CENTERVILLE Sept. 19............................................. at Cascade Sept. 26...............................................at Simms Oct. 10..................................................... at Belt Oct. 15..........................POWER-DUTTON-BRADY Oct. 25................... at Chester-Joplin-Inverness

CIRCLE Aug. 29..................................................SCOBEY Sept. 5..........................................at Culbertson Sept. 12............................................. at Broadus Sept. 20......................................... WOLF POINT Sept. 27.................................................WIBAUX Oct. 4..................................................at Scobey Oct. 11................................... HAYS-LODGEPOLE Oct. 17.................................................FAIRVIEW

CULBERTSON Aug. 30...............................................FAIRVIEW Sept. 6.................................................... CIRCLE Sept. 13...............................................at Scobey Sept. 20................................ HAYS-LODGEPOLE Oct. 3.....................................................WIBAUX Oct. 10..............................................at Fairview Oct. 15............................................... at Broadus

CUSTER-HYSHAM

HAYS-LODGEPOLE

Aug. 30...............................................at Lincoln Sept. 5.............................................at Sheridan Sept. 12...............HOBSON-MOORE-JUDITH GAP SEPT. 20........................at Grass Range-Winnett Sept. 26......................................ROY-WINIFRED Oct. 4.................................. at Fromberg-Belfry Oct. 10........................... NORTHERN CHEYENNE Oct. 17................................................ at Bridger Oct. 24.............................REED POINT-RAPELJE

Sept. 6.................................. at Scobey-Opheim Sept. 13..................................................WIBAUX Sept. 19......................... at Culbertson-Bainville Sept. 27..............................................BROADUS Oct. 4.................................................. FAIRVIEW Oct. 11................................................... at Circle Oct. 15......................................SCOBEY-OPHEIM

Aug. 29..........................FROID-MEDICINE LAKE Sept. 5................................................ at Jordan Sept. 12................................ at Westby-Grenora Sept. 19.................................................... TERRY Sept. 27.........................................at Lone Peak Oct. 3................................................... at Frazer Oct. 10................................... RICHEY-LAMBERT Oct. 17................................................. EKALAKA Oct. 24............................................. at Rosebud

HOBSON-MOORE-JUDITH GAP

SCOBEY

DENTON-GEYSER-STANFORD

Aug. 30.................DENTON-GEYSER-STANFORD Sept. 6.........................................at Hot Springs Sept. 12..................................at Custer-Hysham Sept. 20...........................FROMBERG-ROBERTS Sept. 26..........................at Northern Cheyenne Oct. 3...............................REED POINT-RAPELJE Oct. 10............................................... at Bridger Oct. 18.........................GRASS RANGE-WINNETT Oct. 24........................................ROY-WINIFRED

Aug. 29................................................. at Circle Sept. 6.................................. HAYS-LODGEPOLE Sept. 13.......................CULBERTSON-BAINVILLE Sept. 20............................................ at Broadus Sept. 26............................................at Fairview Oct. 4...................................................... CIRCLE Oct. 15................................... atHays-Lodgepole Oct. 18................................................at Wibaux

Aug. 30................ at Hobson-Moore-Judith Gap Sept. 6.............................................. BIG SANDY Sept. 13......................... at Geraldine-Highwood Sept. 20...................................... at Heart Butte Sept. 27............................................ SUNBURST Oct. 4............................................. NORTH STAR Oct. 11..................................................... VALIER Oct. 17............................................. at Box Elder Oct. 25.............................................. at Augusta

EKALAKA Aug. 29.................................. RICHEY-LAMBERT Sept. 5................................. at Westby-Grenora Sept. 12..........................FROID-MEDICINE LAKE Sept. 19..................................................FRAZER Sept. 26.............................................. at Jordan Oct. 3.................................................. ROSEBUD Oct. 10.............................. BILLINGS CHRISTIAN Oct. 17.................................................at Savage Oct. 25................................................... at Terry

ENNIS Aug. 29............................. at Broadview-Lavina Sept. 5.....................................SHIELDS VALLEY Sept. 13............................................at Park City Sept. 19..............................................GARDINER Sept. 27........................................ at Absarokee Oct. 3....................... WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS Oct. 10............................ at Harlowton-Ryegate Oct. 24........................................ TWIN BRIDGES

FAIRVIEW Aug. 30......................... at Culbertson-Bainville Sept. 5................................................BROADUS Sept. 20..............................................at Wibaux Sept. 26...................................SCOBEY-OPHEIM Oct. 4....................................at Hays-Lodgepole Oct. 10........................CULBERTSON-BAINVILLE Oct. 17................................................... at Circle

FRAZER Aug. 29............................................... ROSEBUD Sept. 5..................................at Richey-Lambert Sept. 12................................................ atJordan Sept. 19..............................................at Ekalaka Sept. 26................................WESTBY-GRENORA Oct. 3..................................................... SAVAGE Oct. 10...........................at Froid-Medicine Lake Oct. 17...................................................... TERRY

FROMBERG-BELFRY Sept. 6..............................WEST YELLOWSTONE Sept. 13......................................at Roy-Winifred Sept. 20................ atHobson-Moore-Judith Gap Sept. 27............................................... BRIDGER Oct. 4......................................CUSTER-HYSHAM Oct. 11...........................at Grass Range-Winnett Oct. 17..............................at Reed Point-Rapelje Oct. 25........................... NORTHERN CHEYENNE

GARDINER Aug. 30...........................................ABSAROKEE Sept. 6....................... at White Sulphur Springs Sept. 13..........................HARLOWTON-RYEGATE Sept. 19..................................................at Ennis Sept. 27...................................... TWIN BRIDGES Oct. 3................................ at Broadview-Lavina Oct. 11......................................SHIELDS VALLEY Oct. 17..............................................at Park City

GRASS RANGE-WINNETT Aug. 30..............vs. Westby-Grenora at Hobson Sept. 6............................................. LONE PEAK Sept. 13...........................at Northern Cheyenne Sept. 20..................................CUSTER-HYSHAM Sept. 26...........................at Reed Point-Rapelje Oct. 4........................................ at Winifred-Roy Oct. 11.................................FROMBERG-BELFRY Oct. 18................. at Hobson-Moore-Judith Gap Oct. 25................................................. BRIDGER

HARLOWTON Aug. 30.................................... at Shields Valley Sept. 5...............................................PARK CITY Sept. 13............................................ at Gardiner Sept. 19...........................................ABSAROKEE Sept. 27..................... at White Sulphur Springs Oct. 10......................................................ENNIS Oct. 17........................................at Twin Bridges Oct. 24...............................BROADVIEW-LAVINA

JORDAN Aug. 30.................................................. at Terry Sept. 5................................................... SAVAGE Sept. 13..................................................FRAZER Sept. 20.........................at Froid-Medicine Lake Sept. 26.............................................. EKALAKA Oct. 11.............................................. at Rosebud Oct. 17...................................WESTBY-GRENORA Oct. 24..................................at Richey-Lambert

NORTHERN CHEYENNE Sept. 13........................GRASS RANGE-WINNETT Sept. 19............................at Reed Point-Rapelje Sept. 26..............HOBSON-MOORE-JUDITH GAP Oct. 4................................................... BRIDGER Oct. 10...................................at Custer-Hysham Oct. 18........................................ROY-WINIFRED Oct. 25................................ at Fromberg-Belfry

Sept. 5...............................BROADVIEW-LAVINA Sept. 12.................................... at Shields Valley Sept. 19..............................................PARK CITY Sept. 27........................................... at Gardiner Oct. 3..............................................ABSAROKEE Oct. 11........................ at White Sulphur Springs Oct. 17............................................HARLOWTON Oct. 24...................................................at Ennis

WESTBY-GRENORA Aug. 30.........................at Grass Range-Winnett Sept. 5................................................ EKALAKA Sept. 12.................................................. SAVAGE Sept. 19............................................ at Rosebud Sept. 26............................................... at Frazer Oct. 3..................................... RICHEY-LAMBERT Oct. 10................................................... at Terry Oct. 17................................................. at Jordan Oct. 24...........................FROID-MEDICINE LAKE

SHIELDS VALLEY

WEST YELLOWSTONE

Aug. 30..........................HARLOWTON-RYEGATE Sept. 5...................................................at Ennis Sept. 12....................................... TWIN BRIDGES Sept. 19............................. at Broadview-Lavina Oct. 3.................................................PARK CITY Oct. 11.............................................. at Gardiner Oct. 18............................................ABSAROKEE Oct. 25....................... at White Sulphur Springs

Aug. 30............................REED POINT-RAPELJE Sept. 6................................ at Fromberg-Belfry Sept. 13............................................. ALBERTON Sept. 20......................................................LIMA Sept. 26.......................................at Hot Springs Oct. 4..................................................at Lincoln Oct. 11.............................................. LONE PEAK Oct. 24..............................................atSheridan

SUNBURST

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS

Aug. 30......................................... at North Star Sept. 5............................................. BOX ELDER Sept. 20.............................................. AUGUSTA Sept. 27.................. at Denton-Geyser-Stanford Oct. 3................................................ BIG SANDY Oct. 11........................... at Geraldine-Highwood Oct. 15......................................... at Heart Butte Oct. 24.................................................... VALIER

Aug. 30............................................at Park City Sept. 6...............................................GARDINER Sept. 12......................................... at Absarokee Sept. 27.........................HARLOWTON-RYEGATE Oct. 3.....................................................at Ennis Oct. 11......................................... TWIN BRIDGES Oct. 18.............................. at Broadview-Lavina Oct. 25.....................................SHIELDS VALLEY

PARK CITY

TERRY

WIBAUX

Aug. 30.................... WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS Sept. 5............................ at Harlowton-Ryegate Sept. 13.....................................................ENNIS Sept. 19......................................at Twin Bridges Sept. 26.............................BROADVIEW-LAVINA Oct. 3....................................... at Shields Valley Oct. 17................................................GARDINER Oct. 24.......................................... at Absarokee

Aug. 29..................................................JORDAN Sept. 13.................................. RICHEY-LAMBERT Sept. 19...............................................at Savage Sept. 26........................................... at Rosebud Oct. 3.............................at Froid-Medicine Lake Oct. 10..................................WESTBY-GRENORA Oct. 17.................................................. at Frazer Oct. 24................................................ EKALAKA

Aug. 29............................................. at Broadus Sept. 5......................... vs. Absarokee at Custer Sept. 13.................................at Hays-Lodgepole Sept. 20.............................................. FAIRVIEW Sept. 27................................................ at Circle Oct. 3............................................at Culbertson Oct. 11.................................................BROADUS Oct. 18...................................................SCOBEY

POWER-DUTTON-BRADY

TWIN BRIDGES

Aug. 29...................................... at Seeley-Swan Sept. 5........................................................BELT Sept. 12............................................. at Cascade Sept. 19.................. at Chester-Joplin-Inverness Sept. 26........................ GREAT FALLS CENTRAL Oct. 4.......................................................SIMMS Oct. 11...........................................at Centerville Oct. 15............................................... at Chinook

REED POINT-RAPELJE Aug. 30.............................. at West Yellowstone Sept. 5........................................................LIMA Sept. 12.............................................. at Bridger Sept. 19.......................... NORTHERN CHEYENNE Sept. 26.......................GRASS RANGE-WINNETT Oct. 3................... at Hobson-Moore-Judith Gap Oct. 11........................................at Roy-Winifred Oct. 17.................................FROMBERG-BELFRY Oct. 24...................................at Custer-Hysham

RICHEY-LAMBERT Aug. 29..............................................at Ekalaka Sept. 5...................................................FRAZER Sept. 13.................................................. at Terry Sept. 26.........................FROID-MEDICINE LAKE Oct. 3................................... at Westby-Grenora Oct. 10................................................at Savage Oct. 17................................................. ROSEBUD Oct. 24...................................................JORDAN

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ROSEBUD Aug. 30................................................ at Frazer Sept. 6...........................at Froid-Medicine Lake Sept. 12............................. RIMROCK CHRISTIAN Sept. 20................................WESTBY-GRENORA Sept. 27................................................... TERRY Oct. 4.................................................at Ekalaka Oct. 11....................................................JORDAN Oct. 17...................................at Richey-Lambert Oct. 25................................................... SAVAGE

ROY-WINIFRED Sept. 6..................................................LINCOLN Sept. 13...............................FROMBERG-BELFRY Sept. 19.............................................. at Bridger Sept. 26.................................at Custer-Hysham Oct. 4...........................GRASS RANGE-WINNETT Oct. 11..............................REED POINT-RAPELJE Oct. 18............................at Northern Cheyenne Oct. 24................. at Hobson-Moore-Judith Gap

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ABOUT THIS SECTION

1974 AA: Great Falls 23, Butte 0 A: Ronan 33, Glasgow 22 B: Thompson Falls 60, Huntley Project 22 C: Geraldine 29, Columbus 8

1975 AA: Great Falls CMR 41, Butte 7 A: Livingston 14, Cut Bank 9 B: Thompson Falls 13, Big Timber 7 C: Columbus 56, Twin Bridges 34

1976 AA: Great Falls CMR 49, Bozeman 14 A: Glasgow 22, Malta 20 B: Corvallis 24, Belgrade 14 C: Charlo 56, Ekalaka 12

1977 AA: Butte 28, Havre 6 A: Glendive 21, Malta 0 B: Belgrade 44, Shepherd 7 C: Florence 45, Absarokee 8

1978 AA: Helena Capital 13, Great Falls CMR 7 A: Glendive 26, Dillon 8 B: Belgrade 19, Shepherd 8 C: Ennis 44, Absarokee 12

1979

1980

1981 AA: Butte 14, Great Falls CMR 6 A: Miles City 12, Butte Central 7 B:Plentywood 20, Big Timber 14 C: Arlee 48, Park City 0

1982 AA: Great Falls CMR 3, Helena Capital 0 A: Sidney 41, Stevensville 0 B: Fairfield 28, Whitehall 2 C: Ennis 38, Wibaux 28 6-Man: Joplin-Inverness 55, Geyser 26

1983 AA: Great Falls 13, Great Falls CMR 3 A: Glasgow 21, Miles City 17 B: Frenchtown 26, Columbus 14 C: Savage 44, Ennis 22 6-Man: Geyser 67, Power 20

1984 AA: Great Falls CMR 7, Missoula

AA: Great Falls CMR 41, Butte 15 A: Glasgow 27, Whitefish 0 B: Baker 36, Choteau 20 C: Terry 46, Arlee 18 6-Man: Moore 22, Denton 12

1987 AA: Helena Capital 14, Butte 12 A: Sidney 22, Whitefish 12 B: Shepherd 28, Wolf Point 7 C: Terry 20, Absarokee 16 6-Man: Geyser 55, Denton 37

1988 AA: Great Falls 9, Billings West 6 A: Sidney 37, Glendive 9 B: Choteau 19, Shelby 14 C: Absarokee 20, Savage 6 6-Man: Dutton 45, Highwood 12

1989 AA: Great Falls CMR 16, Great Falls 12 A: Sidney 29, Ronan 0 B: Cut Bank 18, Choteau 7 C: Absarokee 44, Scobey 6 6-Man: Geraldine 23, Denton 6

1990 AA: Great Falls CMR 38, Great Falls 7 A: Sidney 20, Colstrip 14 B: Cut Bank 28, Eureka 8 C: Absarokee 8, Sunburst 6 6-Man -- Denton 31, Power 22

1991 AA: Butte 34, Missoula Hellgate 7 A: Sidney 24, Stevensville 6 B: Troy 22, Cut Bank 14 C: Wibaux 34, Denton 14 6-Man: Winifred 30, Geraldine 26

1992 AA: Great Falls CMR 20, Helena Capital 11 A: Sidney 41, Butte Central 22 B: Columbus 21, Frenchtown 12 C: Wibaux 52, Terry 30 6-Man: Highwood 45, Winifred 0

1993 AA: Helena Capital 34, Missoula Big Sky 7 A: Sidney 28, Miles City 15 B: Frenchtown 56, Columbus 34 C: Wibaux 8, Absarokee 6 6-Man: Highwood 32, Blue Sky 25

1994 AA: Missoula Big Sky 39, Missoula Hellgate 13 A: Miles City 43, Havre 7 B: Conrad 29, Frenchtown 18 C: Belt 45, Denton 42

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1996 AA: Helena Capital 15, Great Falls CMR 14 A: Miles City 14, Sidney 7 B: Malta 49, Baker 35 C: Scobey 48, Terry 16 6-Man: Highwood 21, Brady 19

1997 AA: Billings West 34, Bozeman 33 A: Hamilton 21, Havre 14 B: Frenchtown 27, Plentywood 20 C:Gardiner 34, Harlowton 32 6-Man: Geraldine 56, Brady 26

1998 AA: Billings West 29, Helena 22 A: Hamilton 28, Sidney 0 B: Huntley Project 34, Malta 17 C:Chester 36, Power 20 6-Man: Blue Sky 30, Geraldine 14

1999 AA: Helena Capital 53, Billings West 24 A: Laurel 21, Hamilton 10 B: Baker 24, Huntley Project 7 C: Centerville 38, Denton 12 6-Man: Blue Sky 46, West Yellowstone 8

2000 AA: Helena Capital 35, Kalispell 6 A: Dillon 33, Hamilton 6 B: Malta 20, Cut Bank 7 C: Wibaux 36, Froid-Medicine Lake 32 6-Man: Highwood 27, Geraldine 24

2001 AA: Great Falls CMR 35, Helena 10 A: Lewistown 12, Whitefish 9 B: Baker 32, Malta 13 C: Wibaux 42, Scobey 30 6-Man: Geraldine 45, JoplinInverness 42

2002 AA -- Helena Capital 28, Great Falls CMR 21 A: Laurel 21, Havre 19 B: Fort Benton 18, Columbus 8 C: Scobey 50, Wibaux 6 6-Man: Highwood 40, Geraldine 28

2003 AA: Billings Skyview 35, Billings Senior 28 A: Dillon 19, Miles City 15 B: Baker 12, Fort Benton 0 C: Drummond 48, Big Sandy 8 6-Man: Geraldine 80, Custer-Melstone 78 (OT)

2004 AA -- Great Falls CMR 44, Billings Skyview 15 A: Havre 34, Billings Central 21

2005 AA: Billings West 21, Helena Capital 17 A: Dillon 21, Frenchtown 20 B: Cut Bank 33, Fairfield 0 C: Drummond 54, Park City 0 6-Man: Highwood 42, Augusta 14

2006 AA: Helena Capital 31, Billings West 17 A: Dillon 35, Frenchtown 14 B: Malta 34, Missoula Loyola 12 C: Centerville 48, Wibaux 42 (OT) 6-Man: Highwood 48, Roberts 12

2007 AA: Helena Capital 30, Billings Senior 27 A: Billings Central 28, Dillon 13 B: Baker 25, Fairfield 14 C: Drummond 50, Sheridan 20 6-Man: Hysham 41, Augusta 26

2008 AA: Helena Capital 35, Billings West 14 A: Miles City 20, Billings Central 7 B: Huntley Project 41, Fairfield 28 C: Superior 28, Wibaux 21 6-Man: Highwood 42, Geraldine 30

2009 AA: Great Falls CMR 28, Helena Capital 14 A: Frenchtown 28, Billings Central 6 B: Huntley Project 31, Fairfield 0 C: Drummond 32, Wibaux 24 6-Man: Winifred-Roy 53, Denton 20

The 2014 Fall Sports Preview was produced by the Billings Gazette’s sports staff. Editor: Jeff Welsch Writers: Mike Scherting, John Letasky, Greg Rachac, Joe Kusek, Bill Bighaus Designer: Rob McDonald Copy editors: Matt Walen, John Letasky Assistants: Regina Maher, Jessica Payne Editor’s note: For the first time, the Gazette has included soccer, cross country and golf in our Fall Sports Preview. We contacted every high school in Montana via email, telephone and social media. We appreciate the many coaches, athletic directors and administrative assistants who provided information. Thanks also to our sister paper, the Missoulian. If your sport or school is missing, it’s because despite repeated attempts at making contact with athletic directors and coaches were unsuccessful. We look forward to working with those ADs and coaches in the future.

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Repeat champions have designs on repeating again By MIKE SCHERTING mscherting@billingsgazette.com Repeat champions? Volleyball has plenty of them. Three of the four classes have title-holders that are defending at least two championships. And in those three classes, the defending champs have a good shot to hold on to their crowns. In Class AA, it’s Billings Senior, which defeated city rival Skyview in last year’s championship to make it two in a row for the Broncs and a state-record 11th overall. The Broncs return two all-state players (Taylor Mims and Emily Orvis) and two all-conference players (Aubrie Steiner and Briley Rowe), but when it comes to picking a favorite, Senior coach Jeff Carroll is pointing elsewhere. “Glacier is probably the team to beat, because of the fact they return what I think is the best AA setter in the state” in Hannah Liss, Carroll said. “When those guys are in system,

looking to return to the state tournament after a one-year absence. The Golden Bears will be blending in new players to join the likes of returners Tatum Meyer, Kennedy Hildebrand and Jessi Zuroff.

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Billings Senior players celebrate after winning the AA title.

those guys are way good.” The Wolfpack lost some important hitters, though, from last year’s team that finished fourth at state and 23-5 overall. Bozeman had a deep roster of young, athletic players, and the Hawks appear ready to challenge for tournament hardware after a 17-8 campaign. Despite Carroll’s sleight of hand, the Broncs will be most people’s pick. They went 27-1 last year, and despite a switch in offensive

system this year, should have enough firepower to outgun most teams. Carle’s team is one of those with plenty of new faces. Skyview graduated six of the top seven players of its rotation from last year’s runner-up team. The Falcons have returning talent, however, including all-state middle hitter Hailey Copinga, who will also set. Kelly Deming starts her fourth season at West,

There have been four different Class A state champions in the past five seasons, and with 2013 champ Corvallis graduating seven seniors, it looks like the class will again see another season go by without a repeat. But you probably don’t have to look too far to see familiar contenders. Coach Tara Taylor always seems to have Lewistown — last year’s runners-up — in the running, and the Eagles will likely be a top team again this season. Frenchtown, the 2012 winner, had a disappointing 2013 even though it qualified for state. But expect the Broncs to make another strong run this season. Columbia Falls, a state tournament team last year,

had just two seniors on its roster. Billings Central has won a trophy each of the past five years at state, and though the Rams lost five seniors as well as coach Liz Hanser, their tradition could easily take them a long ways again under new coach Kylie Kufeld.

Class B No volleyball program in any class is on a run like Huntley Project. The Red Devils have won five straight State B titles and nine overall, all since 2003. So even with the graduation of three starters, it’s tough to count out a team with a track record like that. Even if coach Iona Stookey has concerns. “We definitely have room for improvement,” said the Red Devils coach, who has 646 wins heading into her 25th season. “Our motto this year is ‘Bringing the best out of each other,’ because that’s what we need to do every time we step out on the floor. Everybody is just betting better.”

Teams like Forsyth, Colstrip and Red Lodge from the Southern B will be trying to chase down the Red Devils, as well as statetournament teams Florence-Carlton and Choteau. In the end, though, someone is going to have to take that trophy from them.

Class C With Hannah Dean and Tess Thomas back starting for a fourth year, the two-time defending champion Gardiner Bruins have plenty of experience to rely on in a quest for a Class C three-peat. Not to mention a 60-match winning streak that can strike intimidation — and, yes, motivation — into the heart of their opponents. Challengers could come from the likes of Manhattan Christian and Bridger, both of which brought young teams to last year’s state tournament. Jordan had just three seniors on its statetournament roster.

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CLASS AA Billings Senior Broncs 2013: 27-1 Head Coach: Jeff Carroll Key Players: Taylor Mims, 6-3, Sr., MH (all-state), Emily Orvis, 5-2, Sr., DS (all-state); MB; Aubrie Steiner, 6-1, Jr., MB (allconference); Briley Rowe, 5-4, Jr., DS (all-conference HM); Brianna Bromgard, 5-5, Jr., S; Naomi Bad Bear, 5-9, Jr., OH; Lizzy King, 5-6, Sr., OH/DS; Jeanann Lemelin, 5-7, Jr., S; Sydney Norwood, 5-10, So., MB; April Cross, 6-0, So., MB. Coach Says: “Playing as

many new players as we’re playing, there’s going to be some growing pains. But I sure like the complexion of this team and the challenge that’s in front of us. It certainly helps when you have a Taylor Mims and an Aubrie Steiner in the mix, because those are, I think, arguably two of the better players in the state. You look at our back row with Emily, Briley and Lizzy, those are three really solid kids who have been around for a while.” Etc.: The Broncs broke the 20-win barrier for the 22nd time in the last 24 years and won the Class AA state title for the second year in a row. The champion-

ship was their 11th overall, which is a state record for any class. ... Carroll is in his 29th season and has a career mark of 628-199. ... Mims led AA in attack efficiency (.310) and kills per set (4.53).

Billings Skyview Falcons 2013: 25-6 Head Coach: Vicki Carle Key Players: Haley Copinga, 5-10, Sr., MB/S; Taylor Burris, 5-7, Sr., OH; Makayla Herman, 5-6, Jr., DS/L; Molly Little, 6-0, Jr. MB/S.. Coach Says: “We had what, six seniors, so we took quite a hit last year. But we have a solid core coming back. The challenge

is fitting kids in around them. We’re doing a lot of teaching, a lot of coaching, and we’re trying to find a combination and some chemistry among them.” Etc.: The Falcons lost to Senior in the Class AA title match, and took home a tournament trophy for the first time since 2005. … They cracked the 20-win barrier for the second straight season. ... Copinga averaged 0.91 blocks per set, fourth in the Eastern AA. ... Carle, in her 23rd season at Skyview, needs 12 wins to reach the 400-victory plateau. She is 388-246 overall.

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Billings West Golden Bears 2013: 9-17 Head Coach: Kelly Deming Key Players: Jessi Zuroff, 5-10, Sr., MB; Kennedy Hildebrand, 6-0, Jr., MB (all-conference HM); Tatum Meyer, 5-4, Sr., L (all-conference HM). Coach Says: “This team will be young and ready to improve their last season’s record and earn a trip to the state tournament.” Etc: Meyer ranked fifth in the Eastern AA with 3.60 digs per set and led the league in serve receive accuracy (2.28). ... Hildebrand averaged 2.60 kills per set, which ranked her fifth in the league.

Bozeman Hawks 2013: 17-8 Head Coach: Erika Gustavsen Key Players: Caitlin Lonergan, Jr. OH (all-state); Maggie Green, Sr., L (honorable mention all-state); Hailee Olsen, Sr., S; Lauren Anczak, Sr., MH. Coach Says: “I’m really excited about this season and the group of girls we have. We are returning a solid core of girls from last year and have rounded out our roster with some great players.”

Great Falls Bison 2013: 14-13 Head Coach: Katherine Sunwall Key Players: Nora Klick, Jr., MH; Libbey Fellows, Sr., OH; Measha Lindstrand, Sr., S. Coach Says: “This team will be fairly inexperienced at the varsity level as we had a lot of seniors last year. This crew has a lot of hard workers and good leaders, so it’s imperative that we stay focused on our team goals and work on the little things day in and day out.”

Great Falls CMR Rustlers 2013: 3-21 Head Coach: Theresa Besich Key Players: McCall Enott, Kendra Underwood, Karlee Simonson, Adrianna Hennessey Coach Says: “We are very excited to get started for this 2014 season. Our girls have been working very hard in preparation for the upcoming year.”

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at Billings Senior and also at Dartmouth. She is in her first season at Central, replacing Liz Hanser. ... Central has earned a state tournament trophy for each of the past five seasons. The Rams took third last year.

2013: 12-9 Head Coach: Hollee Goody Key Players: Rayna Pilgeram, Sr., S (all-state); Kenzi Johnson, Sr., OH (all-conference); Amanda Bartsch, Sr., MB. Glendive Red Devils Coach Says: “These three 2013: 2-10 seniors have a lot of experience Head Coach: Eva Crockett and are great leaders. The whole Key Players: Teia Knutson, team is a great athletic group of Sr., S; Marenah Crockett, Jr., girls. We are going to be unpreOH (all-conference); Stephanie dictable and exciting to watch.” Carney, Sr., OH. Coach Says: “They are excited Kalispell Flathead to get the season going. We had a 2013: 18-12 young team last year and the girls Head Coach: Leon Wilcox have been working hard this sumKey Players: Jessica Simmer and ready to compete.” mons, Sr., S (all-state HM); Lizzie Sherwood, Jr., OH (all-conferHardin Bulldogs ence HM); Jourdon Schutlz, Jr., 2013: NA L; Abbie O’Brien, Jr., L; Jordyn Head Coach: Tiffany Moullet Clare, Jr., MB; Tiana Johnson, Key Players: Darla Davisson, So., MB; Xio Lopp, Jr., S; Marissa Sr., Setter; Elissa Lind, Jr., OH; Postovit, Jr., OH. Coach Says: “We are fielding Keaunna Mason, Jr., MH; Savannah Green, Sr., L; a young squad with only one Coach says: “I am extremely senior and an outstanding group excited for this year! The of juniors and sophomores. While we do not return many all- Bulldogs are a hard working and talented group of girls who are conference or all-state players, I am excited about our new varsity motivated to win!” Etc: “We lost a few key and junior varsity players.” seniors last year, but this year we have some big hitters and a solid defense to carry us on. We have a strong senior class this year as well. The Bulldogs have a ton of EASTERN A talent, so it will be exciting to see who steps up and really plays to Billings Central Rams the next level! I think they all will.” 2013: 29-7 Head Coach: Kylie Kufeld Laurel Locomotives Key Players: Mirrada Clarin, 2013: 2-13 Sr., Ellie Hanser, Jr., Barclay Head Coach: Nikki Burke Fagg, Jr., Jade Harrison, Jr., Key Players: Abbie Lohof, Hope Welhaven, Jr., Carlee Jr., MH (all-conference); Kayla Schaff, Jr., Alix Elliott, Jr., EmO’Toole, Sr., RS; Hailey Spitzer, ily Frey, Jr., Morgan Lucas, Jr. Sr., OH; Annie Norman, Sr., OH; Laura Sterup, So., Libby Zorn, Maddi Fritzler, Jr., S; Maygan So.,Hannah Mollman, So. McFate, So., S. Coach says: “With losing Coach Says: “I was very such a talented group of seniors pleased with how we ended last year, we will inevitably have the season last year and we are some hiccups along the way, looking to build on that. We had but I am so excited to see how a young team last year and we this team grows. Our juniors in will again this year. We will have particular are extremely selfa pretty strong front row, but we motivated, which is something need to make sure we can get that we will need in order to them the ball so we are really gohelp battle our relative lack of ing to focus on defense and serve varsity experience.” Etc: Kufeld played volleyball receive as we begin the season.”

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ference); Sydney Wier, Sr., DS (all-conference HM); Nicole Karhi, 2013: 17-18 Sr., OH; Lexie Anderson, Sr., OH. Head Coach: Marci Mollman Coach Says: “We are glad to Key Players: Kadie Heinle, Sr., be back in the gym working hard MH (all-conference); Makena Eland we are looking to improve lingson, Sr., S; Stevie Murphy, Sr., week to week. We want to play L; Alecia Chamberlin, Sr., MH. and compete at a high level and Coach Says: “We will have a peak at the right time.” strong team this year. If we work Etc.: The Eagles placed together as a cohesive unit, there second at state last season. ... In is no limit to our potential.” 12 seasons at Lewistown, Taylor averages just six losses per year. Sidney Eagles She’s 274-72 overall. 2013: 9-16 SOUTHWESTERN A Head Coach: Jennifer DiFonzo Key Players: Hailey Steinbeiss- Butte Central Maroons er, Sr., OH; Aubrey Kellel, Jr., MH. 2013: 0-18 Coach Says: “This year we Head Coach: Becky Hancock are very young. We have little Key Players: Teresa Piazzola, in the way of returning players, Jr., OH; Emily St. John, So., S but I feel very optimistic that this team can do great things. We are working hard and improving every day.” CENTRAL A

Belgrade Panthers 2013: 16-9 Head Coach: Jade Schmidt Key Players: Jamie Woolman, OPP (all-conference HM); Olivia Kleinsasser, S (all-conference); Kyra Fisher, L (all-conference); Kylie McCree, OH; Madeline Orrell, MB Coach Says: “This team has more depth than we have had in years past. We have position battles every day in practice, which is making every player work hard to improve or keep their starting spot. I have already seen great teamwork and competitiveness out of everyone and am looking forward to seeing them compete against someone other than ourselves.”

Livingston Rangers 2013: 10-18 Head Coach: Joey Lane Key Players: Meadow Ingram, Sr., MB; Lindzi Printz, OH; Emily Cornell, Sr., S; Sierra Higgs, Jr., MB.

Coach Says: “We are really going to have to come together and play together. I have a young talented team coming off a tough season last year, so we are looking forward to a fresh, new start.”

Corvallis Blue Devils 2013: 21-0 Head Coach: Kasey Arceniega Key Players: Kelsey Irwin, Sr., OH, Jane Booth, Sr., M, Holly Wilson, Sr., setter. Coach says: “Besides Kelsey, our team this year is practically new, which brings on a whole new set of challenges. These girls are eager to take on those challenges and are ready to

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lot of changes occur in the past few years, but when they decide that ‘we’ is greater than ‘me’ we will become a great team.”

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2013: 18-10 Head Coach: Stephanie Schmidt Key Players: Taleigh Isakson, 2013: 16-5 Jr., OH; Allie Steinbach, Jr., MH; Head Coach: Gypsy Ray Liz Klinker, Sr., OH Key Players: Morgan Ray, Coach Says: “We lost a lot Sr., MH (all-state); Haley Cyr, Sr., to graduation, but with some S (all-conference); Lacey Hochgood returning players as well as halter, Sr.; Faith Bauer, Sr. new faces I think we should slowCoach Says: “My first ly develop and be a much tougher season as coach (2012) we had a rought season, but took second team as the season passes.” at state. The next season we NORTHERN 2B went undefeated in our conference but were out in two games Glasgow Scotties at state. So who knows?” 2013: 9-3 Head Coach: Lori Dailey Libby Loggers Key Players: Sadie Sukut, Sr., MH/OH (all-conference); 2013: 6-10 Head Coach: Cindy Ostrem- Amy Breigenzer, OH/RH; Dana Hughes, MH/OH. Johnston Coach Says: “This will be Key Players: Hannah England, an exciting rebuilding year filled Sr., S (all-conference); Mahalah with lots of new talent.” Wedel, Sr., L (all-conference). Coach Says: “Our team will make up for their lack of height Plentywood Wildcats with experience, solid backcourt 2013: NA defense, aggressive serving, Head Coach: Becky Kukowski team chemistry and a passion.” Key Players: Lindsay Wangerin, Sr., OH; Paige Harris, Jr., MH Polson Pirates Coach Says: “The girls have been working hard, adjusting 2013: NA quickly to my coaching style and Head Coach: Jan Toth expectations and making signifiKey Players: Jaiden Toth, Sr., cant improvements already. I am S (all-state); Taylor Davis, Sr., L; looking forward to a great season. Libby Clay, Sr., DS. I am seeing strong leadership from Coach Says: “Our team is the older players, and I believe the very inexperienced, yet hungry team’s hard work will pay off big as to compete and win. We have the weeks progress.” a very powerful and dynamic setter that will lead by example. Our hitters are young, but coach- Poplar Indians able and talented.” 2013: 3-9 Head Coach: Hilary Gourneau Key Players: Jessica Pipe, Sr., M; Brittany Whiteman, Sr., OH; Alyssa Youpee, Jr., L; Sam Youngman, So., OH; Kylie Stump, So., S. NORTHERN 1B Coach Says: “This year is Conrad Cowgirls a rebuilding year, but with hard work and high expectations this 2013: 7-14 team will go far.” Head Coach: Rebel Rilley

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Continued from Page 25 Head Coach: John Sweet Key Players: Mariah Weeks; Tyleen Black Cloud; Ashley Page; Sierra Hanks; Kendra Landsrud; Christean Holen; Ky’Lee Driftwood; Erin Presser. Coach Says: “We are excited about the opportunity this new year brings us and hope to surprise some teams by the end.”

Coach Says: “We are working on getting better each day and to bring out the best in each other.” Etc.: The Red Devils have won the last five Class B state titles. They’ve won nine titles overall, all since 2003.

2013: NA Head Coach: Liz Day Key Players: Leichelle Wood, Jr,, OH; Jessica Johnston, Sr., MB/OH; Joslin Holman, Sr., L. Coach Says: “We are looking forward to a competitive season. Our girls are working hard on building their skills and team unity.”

two-thirds being freshmen and sophomores. The older classmen have been great with the younger girls and have been teaching and mentoring them.”

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2013: 19-6 Head Coach: Kiah Smith 2013: 9-14 Key Players: Abbi Deubner, Head Coach: Colette Webber Manhattan Tigers Jr., OH (all-conference); Ryah 2013: 13-6 Key Players: McKinne Olson, Young, Jr., MH Head Coach: Carrie VanDyken Sr., S; Madison Unger, Sr., MH; Coach Says: “The Redhawks SOUTHERN 3B Key Players: Brooke Jones, Kaylee Rovolison, Sr., DS; Sheridan are working hard with hopes of Sr., MH/MB (all-conference); KenRuggles, Sr., DS; Annie Cooke, Jr., repeating as district champions.” Colstrip Fillies nedy Grubich, Jr., DS; Sophia Wass, RH; Holly Nowak, So., MH. 2013: 14-11 EASTERN 2C So., MB/MH; Jolena Grevious, So., S. Coach says: “ ‘Hard work Head Coach: John Poole Coach Says: “This is a team beats talent when talent doesn’t Key Players: Brina Hull, Sr., MH; work hard.’ One of my favorite that isn’t afraid to go after it and Broadus Lady Hawks Hailey Poole, So., OH; Emma Dudley, quotes to inspire girls to give 2013: 9-18 give it their all. They are hard So., S; Malesha Siegel, Jr., OH. Head Coach: Gordon Archer workers, driven, and have pas100 percent all the time.” Coach Says: “We have a Key Players: Brooke Hansen, sion for the sport of volleyball.” strong group of players this year Sr., MH; Amanda Gaskill, Jr., OH; Ashthat have put in a lot of time in the Red Lodge Rams ley Bird, Sr., MH; Taylore Draine, Jr. S. Three Forks Wolves off-season. I look forward to seeing 2013: NA Coach Says: “We are workhow their hard work pays off.” 2013: 13-7 Head Coach: Darcy Stracke ing hard to get better every day Head Coach: Shann Mack Key Players: Jill Purcell, Sr., in practice. We will be a conKey Players: Nadya BordeMB (all-conference); Daniella RusForsyth Dogies tender this year in our district.” sell, Jr., MB (all-conference); Natalie wick, Sr., MH (all-conference); 2013: 27-7 Brooke Foth, Jr., L (all-conference). Hilderman, So., S (all-conference). Rosebud Wranglers Head Coach: Deb Cole Coach Says: “We are Coach Says: “Red Lodge has Key Players: Ruby Kallenbach, a strong program from top to 2013: 2-17 excited to build off our district Sr., OH (all-state); Kaylee Zard, Jr., bottom with enormous potential. championship.” Head Coach: Tracy Krause OH (all-conference); Sami HagaKey Players: Kami Krause, We look forward to a great year.” done, Jr., MB (all-conference); WESTERN 6B Jr.; Kelly Seleg, So.; Tionna Mykaila Jensen, So., MB; Kelsie Smotherman, So. Roundup Panthers St. Ignatius Bulldogs Seleg, Jr., S; Laura Hein, Jr., MB; Coach Says: “We are a fairly Alyssa Brewer, Sr., DS. 2013: NA 2013: 1-17 new program. This season we Head Coach: Alicia Godfrey Head Coach: Kendal Anderson are all working hard and looking SOUTHERN 4B Key Players: Kailynn Ray, Key Players: Lindsay Johnto achieve our goals.” Sr., MH (first-team all-conferson, Sr., MH. Columbus Cougars ence); Hailey Kellum, Jr., MH; Coach Says: “This team Circle Wildcats 2013: 7-15 Lexee Rangitsch, Sr., S; Norene didn’t have a winning season Head Coach: Jill Lowell 2013: 16-8 Neumiller, Jr., OH; Samantha last year, which was tough for Key Players: Courtney Mar- Bonenberger, Fr., S. Head Coach: Dina Fritz the girls. But rather than writing tinez, Sr., OH (all-conference); Key Players: Courtney HinCoach Says: “The girls have the possibility of winning this Rachel Ault, Sr., MH (all-conferworked hard in the offseason year off, a lot of the girls got in- naland, Sr., OH (all-conference); ence); Madi Sundelar, Sr., RS; and are really coming together volved with spring volleyball and Chantel Schara, Sr., MH (allHailey Campbell, Sr., OH; Kyla as a team. We look forward to played throughout the summer.” conference); Shae Fisher, Jr., Rouane, Sr., MH. S; Ramsey Bailey, Jr., S; Rayne another successful season.” Coach Says: “We have some Wilhelm, Jr., OH; Janess Haynie, experience coming back this year Shepherd Fillies Jr., MH; Courtney Tennant, Jr., L; that will be helpful with leaderCierra Loudon, So., OH; McKinna 2013: 1-16 ship. We need to work on meshing Fleming, So., OH; Ashley Becker, Head Coach: Chase Soennichsen as a team. I’m excited about the So., S; Jianna Clinton, So., MH. EASTERN 1c Key Players: Janie McRae, progress we have made so far.” Coach Says: “We are a Jr., MB; Lindsay Stania, Sr., MB; Fairview Warriors much more experienced team Biez, Sr., L. with some veteran leaders. They Huntley Project Red Devils Kareesa 2013: NA Coach Says: “Last year was have big goals and are working Head Coach: Jessie Hardy 2013: 34-0 a learning year. Every athlete is toward reaching them.” Key Players: Faith Vitt, Sr., Head Coach: Iona Stookey returning to the program and MH; Amie Taylor, Sr., MH; Bailey Key Players: Cady Siemion, eager to make some waves.” EASTERN 3C Schriver, Sr., S; Jaena Cotter, Sr.; Sr., MH (all-conference); Keera Alexis Gustafson, Sr. Nashua Porcupines SOUTHERN 5B Stookey, Jr., S (all-state); Rylee Coach Says: “We have a Gulde, Sr., OPP; Tessa Hultgren, 2013: NA Big Timber Herders pretty large team this year, Jr., MH; Faith Taylor, Jr., L. Head Coach: Shersteen Cline

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Key Players: Faith Keys, Natahsa Chamberlain, Sandy Viste. Coach Says: “We have a lot of potential this season. I’m excited to watch them continue to develop their skills and to win some volleyball games.”

Opheim Vikings 2013: NA Head Coach: Shane Bartschi Key Players: Ashley Carroll, Sr.; Kira Rosencrans, Jr; Grace Carroll, So.; Sarah Morgan, So.; Shelby Fuhrmann, Fr.; Haylee Fauth, Fr. Coach Says: “This is our first year having a team in quite a while. We are very excited to have a team this year and ready to get this season rolling. Look for a team that plays hard and works well with each other.”

Wibaux Longhorns 2013: NA Head Coach: Tiffany Llewellyn Key Players: Skylar Stenson, Hannah Bakken, Lexi Begger. Coach Says: “Success isn’t given, it’s earned — on the track, on the field and in the gym with blood and the occasional tear.” SOUTHERN 4C

Saco-Hinsdale 2013: 15-4 Head Coach: Kathy Siroky Key Players: Courtney Capdeville, Sr., MH; Hanna Whitaker, Sr., OH/RS; Delaney Beil, Jr., S; Payton Chopper, So., OH/DS; Madison Taylor, Sr., OH; Alana Malmend, So.,OH/MH; Casity Boucher, Fr., S; Bailey Funk, Fr., OH/MH; Mickayla Johnson, Fr., MH; Jada Sudbrack, Fr., OH/MH; Challisse Young, Fr., MH. Coach Says: “The girls have been working hard in the offseason and have come to the first practice ready and hungry to play. I am excited to see what is happening with the team dynamic and how the girls are working together while on the court.”

Scobey Spartans

2013: NA Head Coach: Melissa Holum Key Players: Erin Wahl, Sr., MB; BoDayle Battleson, Sr., DS/L; Mayson Hudyma, So., OH/DS. Coach Says: “We have six starters returning from last year’s team, plus five other girls who saw varsity floor time. It’s exciting to start this season with so much returning talent and varsity experience.”

Absarokee Huskies 2013: NA Head Coach: Tonya Steffenson Coach Says: “At this point in the season, this group of young ladies has more than met my expectations and I’m very excited to see how far their talent takes us.”

Bridger Scouts 2013: 17-12 Head Coach: Wayne Moorman Key Players: Emily Tucker, Sr., MH (all-state); Shaniah Schwend, Sr., OH. Coach Says: “Like last season, we are a developing team. We hope to get up and running by tournaments.”

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2013: 11-5 Head Coach: Sherri Roth Key Players: Abby Gregory, 2013: 6-16 Sr., MB. Custer-Hysham Rebels Head Coach: Alissa Buckstead Coach Says: “This will be a 2013: 22-5 Key Players: Rylee Perkins, rebuilding year for us. We graduatHead Coach: Connie McQuire Sr., OH; Claire Shoening, Sr., L; ed eight of the nine varsity players Key Players: Jory Doner, Sr. Brittany Prinkki, Jr., MH; Sydney from last year. We have an athletic L; MH Shiloh Skillen-Robison, Sr., Miller, Jr., RS; Danni Lynn group of freshmen this year.” MH; Taylor Schaak, Sr., MH-MB. Nardinger, So., S; Savvy Weimer, Coach says: “Hard work and So., MH; Kylee Everett, So., OH. Chester-Joplin-Inverness determination will be the key to Coach Says: “Roberts loses 2013: 4-12 a successful season.” one senior last year. We have a Head Coach: Windie Goldhahn lot of young talent ready to play Key Players: Madeline this year. Nobody else is doing Fromberg-Belfry Falcons burpees as hard as us at 6 a.m.” Woods, Jr., OH/S; Emma Earl, 2013: 2-17 Sr., S; Allix Goldhahn, So., MH; Head Coach: Krystal Van Dyke SOUTHERN 5C Erin Wolfe, Jr., MH (all-conferKey Players: Jenna Bunch, Sr., ence); Kristina Dahinden, Jr., OH. MB; Courtney Richardson, Jr., MB; Broadview-Lavina Pirates Coach Says: “We have a Angel Barker, So., OH; Joci Camp2013: 7-12 younger group of athletic girls. bell, So., OH; Alyssa Gonzales, So., Head Coach: Kristen Hering They are working hard right now DS; Breanna Kinn, So., S. Key Players: Kylie Schott, WS; and are excited about playing Coach Says: “Our wonKristy Schott, S; Brenna Becket, M; volleyball this year.” loss record from 2013 doesn’t Lexi Payne, M; Tana Allen, OH. reflect the growth our team NORTHERN 7C Coach Says: “My girls are experienced. We’re continuing role models on and off the court. to improve every year, and are Their hard work and dedication to Belt Huskies expecting to make leaps this this sports makes me extremely 2013: 36-2 year with the addition of the excited to have them as my team.” Head Coach: Christine Smith Belfry athletes.” Key Players: Dakota Romero, Sr., MH/DS; Bailey Cooper, Jr., Harlowton Engineers G. Range-Winnett Rangers OH/DS; Emily Stoker, Jr., OH/DS; 2013: 13-12 Alison Stoker, So., L. 2013: 23-2 Head Coach: Allison Jones Coach Says: “It’s a rebuilding Head Coach: Kate Johnson Coach Says: “We have a new Key Players: Angela Murnion, coaching staff and a great group of year. We are a young team with lots of talent, however this is the Sr., MB; Holly Matovich, Sr., S. young, talented athletes this year.” first time this group will have Coach Says: “We are a hardplayed together. We are working working team and hope to be Hobson-Moore-Judith Gap on everything as a team.” competitive in our conference.” 2013: NA Head Coach: Jill Gilko Cascade Badgers Park City Panthers Key players: Jaegen Hughes, 2013: 7-9 2013: 5-13 Jr., MH; Ember Drivdahl, Jr., MH; Head Coach: Darcy Schwindt Head Coach: Jenna Beck Franny Royer-Obert, Sr., Utility; Key Players: Ember Schwindt, Key Players: Morgan Popp, Megan Weinheimer, Sr., S. So. (all-conference); Elsie CarpenSr., MH; Grace Jacquot, Jr., S; Coach Says: “We have a lot of ter, Sr., MB; Mariah Satterwhite, Bailee Anderson, Sr., OH; Mack- upperclassmen and experienced Sr., OH; Kacie Cummings, Jr., S; enzie Bernhardt, Sr., S; Hailee players returning this year. I have Calies Ludvigson, Sr., S. Gregerson, Jr. high expectations for this season.” Coach Says: “All 18 girls are key players. Every one of them has an important role in the success of Roy-Winifred Outlaws 2013: NA our team. I’m looking forward to Head Coach: Jolene Ehlert a great season of coaching some Key Players: Emily Bergrum, hard-working girls.” Jr.; Denae McClure, Jr.; Tyra Reed Point-Rapelje Renegades Knerr, Jr.; Lorianne Stulc, So.; Jada Kananen, So. 2013: 10-10 Coach Says: “We have a Head Coach: Mary Beil young team with a lot of heart. Key Players: Brianna They play well as a team.” Krieger, Sr., L (all-conference); Tera Goddard, Sr., MH; MiNORTHERN 6C randa Youngren, Sr., OH; Brooke Big Sandy Pioneers Krieger, Jr., OH.

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2013: 10-9 Head Coach: Callee Peebles 2013: NA Key Players: Brianne Head Coach: Betty Klein Peterson, Sr., S (all-conference); Key Players: Delaney McTimbre Barnes, Sr, AA.; Kylie Nally, Taylre Sitz, Kelsie Roberts, Kerkaert, Jr., MH; Kayla Gagen, Taylor Green, Brigit Croy Jr., S/MH; Rylee Hoyem, Sr., AA. Coach Says: “I think we will Coach Says: “With the loss be stronger defensively this year.” of two solid seniors in 2013, we bring back a mix of talented Gardiner Bruins athletes that know what it takes to play at the next level.” 2013: 34-0 Head Coach: Carmen Harbach Key Players: Hannah Dean, Sr., Superior Bobcats MB; Tess Thomas, Sr., Setter; PJ 2013: NA Thomas, Jr., OH; Head Coach: Beth Janney Coach Says: “We look to Key Players: Jordan Mueller, improve a little bit with every Sr., S (all-conference); Nadieia practice and add a new dimenEwoniuk, Sr., DS; McKenzie Stagsion to our game every week.” er, Sr., S/DS; Danielle Ewoniuk, Jr., OH; Marissa Koke, Jr., M. Harrison Wildcats Coach Says: “Our team is small this year, but we couldn’t 2013: 20-9 ask for a better group of girls. Head Coach: Lisa Cooper Key Players: Brit Cooper, Sr., They all want to be here workMH (all-state); Addie Nesbit, Jr., ing every day and they set high standards for themselves. MH; Alecia Panagakis, Sr., S. Coach Says: “We have some Everyone is going to get a lot of solid returning players with great playing time this year.” athleticism.”

Lone Peak Bighorns 2013: 4-9 Head Coach: Sarah Griffiths Key Players: Gabrielle Gasser, Sr., MB; Luisa Locker, So., L; Tehya Braun, Sr., MB; Kuka Holder, Fr., S; Katie Reid, Jr., OH Coach Says: “We have great expectations for the Bighorns this year. This is our fourth year of varsity play in school history and we feel that our team had developed so much in the last three years, that this is our year to put all the pieces together.”

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2013: 8-14 Head Coach: Jenifer Kearns Key Players: Paige Phillips, Sr., L (second-team all-conference); Megan Martin, Jr., MH; Kjersten Sandru, Jr., S. Coach Says: “I am very excited about this year’s team. This is a group of athletes who are not afraid of hard work and pushing themselves while truly enjoying the sport of volleyball. The chemistry is impressive.”

2013: 18-7 Head Coach: Tina Wetsch Key Players: Sabrina Shows, Sr., S; Claire Fickler, So., OH; Addison Schindler, So., MH Coach Says: “Our team is very young this year with only one returning starter. However, we look forward to a competitive year with seven returning varsity letter winners.”

Seeley-Swan Blackhawks 2013: 13-11 Head Coach: Tammy Lewis Key Players: Paige Holmes, Jr., S/MH (all-conference); Stephanie Robbins, Jr., OH; Alex Bohlman, So., S/MH. Coach Says: “After graduating seven seniors this should be a building year for us. But sometimes those building years can yield the best surprises.”

Victor Pirates 2013: 0-18 Head Coach: Nikki Casale Key Players: Amber Ibey, Sr., OH; Michaela Portner, Sr., OH; Carlyjean Conley, Sr., OH/MH. Coach Says: “This team is showing real promise. I think we’re going to surprise a few people.”

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Sept. 5...........................at Chinook Invitational Sept. 6...........................at Chinook Invitational Sept. 11.................................................at Havre Sept. 12................................................at Shelby Sept. 13.............................................BROWNING Sept. 20.............................................FAIRFIELD Sept. 23............................................. CUT BANK Sept. 25............................................ at Choteau Sept. 26.........................................at Rocky Boy Oct. 4..................................................... SHELBY Oct. 9............................................... at Cut Bank Oct. 10.....................................................HAVRE Oct. 13.............................................. at Fairfield Oct. 14............................................ at Browning Oct. 23................................................ CHOTEAU Oct. 24............................................. ROCKY BOY

Sept. 5............................ at Frenchtown Tip-Off Sept. 6............................ at Frenchtown Tip-Off Sept. 9........................................STEVENSVILLE Sept. 11.............................................CORVALLIS Sept. 13......................... SMELTER CITY CLASSIC Sept. 18................................... BUTTE CENTRAL Sept. 27...........................................at Hamilton Oct. 2........................................ at Butte Central Oct. 4.................................................... at Dillon Oct. 9................................................at Corvallis Oct. 10..........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 11...........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 14.........................................at Deer Lodge Oct. 21............................................... BELGRADE Oct. 23............................................ at Whitefish Oct. 28....................................................DILLON Oct. 30...............................................HAMILTON Nov. 1.......................................... at Stevensville

CULBERTSON Aug. 30................. CULBERTSON TOURNAMENT Sept. 4................................................... SAVAGE Sept. 6................................. at Westby-Grenora Sept. 12............................................... FAIRVIEW Sept. 13........................... at Wibaux Invitational Sept. 16............................................BROCKTON Sept. 19......................................... at Froid-Lake Sept. 20................................. RICHEY-LAMBERT Sept. 22..............................................at Savage Sept. 26............................................at Bainville Sept. 27.................................................SCOBEY Oct. 2....................................WESTBY-GRENORA Oct. 4.....................................at R-L Invitational Oct. 10..............................................at Fairview Oct. 11...................................at Richey-Lambert Oct. 23............................................FROID-LAKE Oct. 24.............................................. BAINVILLE

BELGRADE Aug. 30...................................BILLINGS SENIOR Sept. 5.....................................................HAVRE Sept. 5..............................................BROWNING Sept. 6...........................................at Livingston Sept. 9.................................................. at Dillon Sept. 16.......................................... LEWISTOWN Sept. 18....................................... THREE FORKS Sept. 30.................................... at Butte Central Oct. 3.................................................GARDINER Oct. 9.............................................at Livingston Oct. 11..................................................at Hardin Oct. 11............................vs. Miles City at Hardin Oct. 16.......................................... at Lewistown Oct. 18...................................................at Butte Oct. 21............................................ at Anaconda Oct. 25............................ vs. Browning at Havre Oct. 25..................................................at Havre Oct. 30............................................ LIVINGSTON

CUT BANK Aug. 29..........................at Choteau Invitational Aug. 30..........................at Choteau Invitational Sept. 4................................................... SHELBY Sept. 5...........................at Chinook Invitational Sept. 6...........................at Chinook Invitational Sept. 11............................................. at Choteau Sept. 12............................................ ROCKY BOY Sept. 20.........................................at Rocky Boy Sept. 23..............................................at Conrad Sept. 25.......................................... at Browning Sept. 27............................................ at Fairfield Oct. 2.................................................. CHOTEAU Oct. 4........................ at Manhattan Invitational Oct. 9....................................................CONRAD Oct. 11...............................................BROWNING Oct. 13.................................................at Shelby Oct. 23................................................... SHELBY Oct. 25...............................................FAIRFIELD

big timber Aug. 30......................at Columbus Tournament Sept. 4............................................. RED LODGE Sept. 6........................................... at Columbus Sept. 8..................................... at Shields Valley Sept. 11....................................... at Three Forks Sept. 13............................................ JEFFERSON Sept. 16...................................................JOLIET Sept. 18........................................at Manhattan Sept. 25........................................... TOWNSEND Sept. 27.......................................... at Whitehall Sept. 30......................................... MANHATTAN Oct. 2............................................ at Red Lodge Oct. 4....................... at Manhattan Tournament Oct. 7................................................COLUMBUS Oct. 9........................................... THREE FORKS Oct. 11..............................................at Jefferson Oct. 21....................................................at Joliet Oct. 25........................................... at Townsend

BILLINGS CENTRAL Sept. 5.Border Wars at Rocky Mountain College Sept. 6.Border Wars at Rocky Mountain College Sept. 9..............................................MILES CITY Sept. 18.........................................at Livingston Sept. 20.............at Huntley Project Invitational Sept. 26............ at Dickinson (N.D.) Invitational Sept. 27............ at Dickinson (N.D.) Invitational Sept. 30...............................................at Hardin Oct. 3................................................... at Laurel Oct. 11.....................................................SIDNEY Oct. 11................................................ GLENDIVE Oct. 16....................................................SENIOR Oct. 18...................................................HARDIN Oct. 21........................................... at Red Lodge Oct. 25.................................................at Sidney Oct. 25............................ vs. Glendive at Sidney Oct. 30...................................................LAUREL Nov. 1..............................................at Miles City

BILLINGS SENIOR Aug. 30............................................at Belgrade Sept. 4.............................................at Bozeman Sept. 6..................................................... BUTTE Sept. 11.....................vs. Flathead at Great Falls Sept. 12......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 13......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 19........................................................CMR Sept. 20........................................ GREAT FALLS Sept. 26............ at Dickinson (N.D.) Invitational Sept. 27............ at Dickinson (N.D.) Invitational Oct. 2................................................... SKYVIEW Oct. 4............................................. Border Wars Oct. 7......................................................at West Oct. 11................................................ BOZEMAN Oct. 14.............................................. at Skyview Oct. 16.................................BILLINGS CENTRAL Oct. 21........................................................WEST Oct. 25...................................................at Butte Oct. 31.................................................... at CMR Nov. 1............................................ at Great Falls

BILLINGS SKYVIEW Aug. 30............................................... at Capital Aug. 30............................................... at Helena

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Corvallis celebrates the Class A championship over Lewistown this past November, but this might be the Golden Eagles’ year. Sept. 5................. at Gillette (Wyo.) Invitational Sept. 6................. at Gillette (Wyo.) Invitational Sept. 11....................... vs. Glacier at Great Falls Sept. 12......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 13......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 18............................................. BOZEMAN Sept. 20.................................................at Butte Sept. 23.....................................................WEST Sept. 26.................................................. at CMR Sept. 27........................................ at Great Falls Oct. 2................................................... at Senior Oct. 4............................................. Border Wars Oct. 9......................................................at West Oct. 14....................................................SENIOR Oct. 24.......................................... GREAT FALLS Oct. 25.........................................................CMR Oct. 28.............................................at Bozeman Nov. 1....................................................... BUTTE

BILLINGS WEST Aug. 30............................................... at Capital Aug. 30............................................... at Helena Sept. 5..................................................... BUTTE Sept. 11.......................vs. Big Sky at Great Falls Sept. 12......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 13......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 19........................................................CMR Sept. 20........................................ GREAT FALLS Sept. 23............................................ at Skyview Sept. 26............ at Dickinson (N.D.) Invitational Sept. 27............ at Dickinson (N.D.) Invitational Sept. 30...........................................at Bozeman Oct. 4............................................. Border Wars Oct. 7......................................................SENIOR Oct. 9................................................ at Skyview Oct. 16............................................... BOZEMAN Oct. 21.................................................. at Senior Oct. 31.......................................... at Great Falls Nov. 1...................................................... at CMR

BOZEMAN Aug. 31.............................................. at Hellgate Sept. 2...................................................HELENA Sept. 4....................................................SENIOR Sept. 6.................................................. CAPITAL Sept. 12......................at Great Falls Invitational

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Sept. 13......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 18............................................ at Skyview Sept. 20............................................ at Sentinel Sept. 26........................................ at Great Falls Sept. 27.................................................. at CMR Oct. 2.....................................................at Butte Oct. 4........................... at Border Wars, Billings Oct. 7.................................................. at Capital Oct. 11.................................................. at Senior Oct. 14..................................................... BUTTE Oct. 16....................................................at West Oct. 24.........................................................CMR Oct. 25.......................................... GREAT FALLS Oct. 28................................................. SKYVIEW

BRIDGER Aug. 30.......................at Columbus Invitational Sept. 4...............................................PARK CITY Sept. 5....................................CUSTER-HYSHAM Sept. 6..... Windy City Invitational at Livingston Sept. 13............................at Reed Point-Rapelje Sept. 18..............................FROMBERG-BELFRY Sept. 20.............................................at Roberts Sept. 23...........................................at Park City Sept. 26.............................BROADVIEW-LAVINA Sept. 27............................at Laurel Invitational Oct. 2.......................................................JOLIET Oct. 3..............................................ABSAROKEE Oct. 4..........................................at Lodge Grass Oct. 9.................................. at Fromberg-Belfry Oct. 11..................................................ROBERTS Oct. 18.......................................... at Absarokee Oct. 24.............................REED POINT-RAPELJE Oct. 25...................................at Custer-Hysham

BUTTE Sept. 5....................................................at West Sept. 6................................................. at Senior Sept. 9................................................SENTINEL Sept. 12......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 13......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 16........................................ at Great Falls Sept. 20............................................... SKYVIEW Sept. 23.......................................................CMR Sept. 30.................................................HELENA Oct. 2................................................. BOZEMAN

Oct. 10..........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 11...........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 14.............................................at Bozeman Oct. 16.......................................... GREAT FALLS Oct. 17..................................................... at CMR Oct. 24....................................................at West Oct. 25....................................................SENIOR Nov. 1................................................ at Skyview

BUTTE CENTRAL Sept. 5............................ at Frenchtown Tip-Off Sept. 6............................ at Frenchtown Tip-Off Sept. 11...................................................DILLON Sept. 13.......................at Anaconda Invitational Sept. 16.......................................... LIVINGSTON Sept. 18......................................... at Anaconda Sept. 20...........................................at Hamilton Sept. 25......................................STEVENSVILLE Sept. 27............................................at Corvallis Sept. 30............................................ BELGRADE Oct. 2............................................... ANACONDA Oct. 9.................................................... at Dillon Oct. 11................................................HAMILTON Oct. 14........................................ at Stevensville Oct. 17...............................................CORVALLIS Oct. 18............................BLOCKTOBER CLASSIC Oct. 21............................................at Livingston Oct. 28........................................ at Frenchtown

CHINOOK Aug. 29........................................FORT BENTON Aug. 30..............................at Malta Invitational Sept. 5.........................CHINOOK INVITATIONAL Sept. 6.........................CHINOOK INVITATIONAL Sept. 9.................................................. at Malta Sept. 12......................................... at North Star Sept. 13................................. HAYS-LODGEPOLE Sept. 16.............................................. HAVRE JV Sept. 19............................................ BOX ELDER Sept. 20...................................... at Fort Benton Sept. 26...............CHESTER-JOPLIN-INVERNESS Sept. 27......................................... at Big Sandy Sept. 29........................................... at Havre JV Oct. 2............................................. NORTH STAR Oct. 4...................... at Fort Benton Invitational Oct. 7.......................................................MALTA

Oct. 10..................................at Hays-Lodgepole Oct. 23................... at Chester-Joplin-Inverness Oct. 25............................................ at Box Elder

CIRCLE Sept. 5................................................BROADUS Sept. 6..................................................... TERRY Sept. 11...............................................at Wibaux Sept. 13............................CIRCLE INVITATIONAL Sept. 18.................................................JORDAN Sept. 19.................................. RICHEY-LAMBERT Sept. 19.................................................NASHUA Sept. 23......................................... WOLF POINT Sept. 25.................................................WIBAUX Sept. 27............................................at Fairview Oct. 3.................................................. at Jordan Oct. 4............................. at Ekalaka Invitational Oct. 10.......................................... CULBERTSON Oct. 14...........................................at Wolf Point Oct. 18................................................ EKALAKA Oct. 25................................................... at Terry Oct. 25...............................vs. Rosebud at Terry

COLSTRIP Aug. 30.......................at Columbus Invitational Sept. 4.................................................FORSYTH Sept. 6.....................................................JOLIET Sept. 9............................................at Shepherd Sept. 12............................................ at Glendive Sept. 13....................................................BAKER Sept. 16......................................at Lodge Grass Sept. 18..............................................ST. LABRE Sept. 20.............at Huntley Project Invitational Sept. 23...........................................LAME DEER Oct. 2...............................................at St. Labre Oct. 4.........at Manhattan Christian Invitational Oct. 9........................................... LODGE GRASS Oct. 11................................................... at Baker Oct. 18................................. HUNTLEY PROJECT Oct. 23............................................... at Forsyth Oct. 25........................................... at Columbus

CONRAD Aug. 29..........................at Choteau Invitational Aug. 30..........................at Choteau Invitational

FROID-MEDICINE LAKE Aug. 30......................... at Fairview Invitational Sept. 4..................................WESTBY-GRENORA Sept. 5..................................at Richey-Lambert Sept. 6.........................................PLENTYWOOD Sept. 9.............................................at Brockton Sept. 12.............................................at Bainville Sept. 13..............................at Circle Invitational Sept. 19......................................... CULBERTSON Sept. 23............................................BROCKTON Sept. 25............................................ BAINVILLE Sept. 27............................ vs. Circle at Fairview Sept. 27............................................at Fairview Oct. 2.......................................... at Plentywood Oct. 3..................................... RICHEY-LAMBERT Oct. 7................................... at Westby-Grenora Oct. 11.................................................at Savage Oct. 14................................................ FAIRVIEW Oct. 23..........................................at Culbertson Oct. 24................................................... SAVAGE

GLENDIVE Sept. 5.......................... Border Wars at Billings Sept. 6.......................... Border Wars at Billings Sept. 11............................................. at Glasgow Sept. 12............................................... COLSTRIP Sept. 18......................................... WOLF POINT Sept. 23..............................................GLASGOW Sept. 26.............at Dickinson, N.D., Invitational Sept. 27.............at Dickinson, N.D., Invitational Oct. 4..............................................at Miles City Oct. 7......................................................SIDNEY Oct. 9...................................................at Hardin Oct. 11....................................at Billings Central Oct. 11................................vs. Laurel at Billings Oct. 18..............................................MILES CITY Oct. 25..................vs. Billings Central at Sidney Oct. 25................................vs. Laurel at Sidney Oct. 28.................................................at Sidney Nov. 1.....................................................HARDIN

GRASS RANGE-WINNETT Sept. 5.......... vs. Fromberg-Belfry at Fromberg Sept. 5..............................Roberts at Fromberg Sept. 6...........................HARLOWTON-RYEGATE Sept. 12................... at Denton-Geyser Stanford Sept. 13...........................at Northern Cheyenne Sept. 19...............HOBSON-MOORE-JUDITH GAP Sept. 20..................................... WINIFRED-ROY Sept. 23...........................................at Melstone

Sept. 26...........................at Reed Point-Rapelje Sept. 27............................ at Broadview-Lavina Oct. 3.............................. at Harlowton-Ryegate Oct. 4........................................ at Winifred-Roy Oct. 10.............................................. MELSTONE Oct. 11.................................FROMBERG-BELFRY Oct. 18................at Hobston-Moore-Judith Gap Oct. 24..................DENTON-GEYSER-STANFORD Oct. 25...............................BROADVIEW-LAVINA

GREAT FALLS

Sept. 27............................................ at Hellgate Sept. 30.................................................at Butte Oct. 7................................................. HELLGATE Oct. 10..........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 11...........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 16.................................................. CAPITAL Oct. 18................................................at Big Sky Oct. 24............................................. at Flathead Oct. 25................................................ at Glacier Oct. 30................................................SENTINEL

Oct. 7...................................at Post Falls, Idaho Oct. 7....................................at Lakeland, Idaho Oct. 10..........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 11...........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 16............................................. at Flathead Oct. 17.................................................SENTINEL Oct. 24.................................................. CAPITAL Oct. 25...................................................HELENA Oct. 28.............................................. at Hellgate Oct. 30...................................................BIG SKY

Aug. 30............................................... at Glacier Aug. 30............................................ at Flathead Sept. 4............................................... HELLGATE Sept. 6................................................at Big Sky Sept. 12......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 13......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 16................................................... BUTTE Sept. 19................................................ at Senior Sept. 20..................................................at West Sept. 26............................................. BOZEMAN Sept. 27............................................... SKYVIEW Oct. 2....................................................at Havre Oct. 7...................................................... at CMR Oct. 10..........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 11...........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 16...................................................at Butte Oct. 21..................................................... at CMR Oct. 24.............................................. at Skyview Oct. 25.............................................at Bozeman Oct. 31.......................................................WEST Nov. 1......................................................SENIOR

HELENA CAPITAL

LUSTRE CHRISTIAN

Aug. 30................................................ SKYVIEW Aug. 30......................................................WEST Sept. 2................................................SENTINEL Sept. 6.............................................at Bozeman Sept. 12......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 13......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 16..............................................at Big Sky Sept. 19..............................................FLATHEAD Sept. 20................................................GLACIER Sept. 25.................................................HELENA Sept. 27.................................................BIG SKY Oct. 4................................................. HELLGATE Oct. 7................................................. BOZEMAN Oct. 10..........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 11...........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 16................................................ at Helena Oct. 24................................................ at Glacier Oct. 25............................................. at Flathead Oct. 28.............................................. at Sentinel Oct. 30.............................................. at Hellgate

Aug. 30..................... at Culbertson Invitational Sept. 4..................................... SACO-HINSDALE Sept. 6..................................................NASHUA Sept. 8...........................................at Wolf Point Sept. 12..............................................at Opheim Sept. 13..............................at Circle Invitational Sept. 16............................................ at Glasgow Sept. 19...............................................at Scobey Sept. 25............................................BROCKTON Sept. 26.................................................SCOBEY Sept. 30..............................................GLASGOW Oct. 2................................................. at Nashua Oct. 9...................................... at Saco-Hinsdale Oct. 10...................................................OPHEIM Oct. 20........................................... WOLF POINT Oct. 21..............................................at Brockton

GREAT FALLS CMR

HOBSON-MOORE-JUDITH GAP

Aug. 30............................................ at Flathead Aug. 30............................................... at Glacier Sept. 4...................................................BIG SKY Sept. 6.............................................. at Sentinel Sept. 12......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 13......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 19...................................................at West Sept. 20............................................... at Senior Sept. 23.................................................at Butte Set. 26................................................. SKYVIEW Sept. 27............................................. BOZEMAN Oct. 2.............................................. LEWISTOWN Oct. 7............................................ GREAT FALLS Oct. 10..........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 11...........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 17...................................................... BUTTE Oct. 21........................................... GREAT FALLS Oct. 24.............................................at Bozeman Oct. 25.............................................. at Skyview Oct. 31....................................................SENIOR Nov. 1.........................................................WEST

Aug. 30..............................at Malta Invitational Sept. 2......................................at Lewistown JV Sept. 5.................... at Denton-Geyser-Stanford Sept. 6.............................. at Broadview-Lavina Sept. 9...........................................HARLOWTON Sept. 12......................................at Roy-Winifred Sept. 13............................................. MELSTONE Sept. 19.........................at Grass Range-Winnett Sept. 20..............................FROMBERG-BELFRY Sept. 25......................... NORTHERN CHEYENNE Sept. 27...........................................at Melstone Oct. 4................ Park City Invitational at Laurel Oct. 7............................................ at Harlowton Oct. 11................................BROADVIEW-LAVINA Oct. 16............................at Northern Cheyenne Oct. 24........................................ROY-WINIFRED Oct. 25..................DENTON-GEYSER-STANFORD

HARDIN Sept. 5.......................... Border Wars at Billings Sept. 6.......................... Border Wars at Billings Sept. 11..................................................LAUREL Sept. 13................................................at Sidney Sept. 18..........................................at Miles City Sept. 20........................................ at Lewistown Sept. 20........................ vs. Havre at Lewistown Sept. 26............ at Dickinson (N.D.) Invitational Sept. 27............ at Dickinson (N.D.) Invitational Sept. 30...............................BILLINGS CENTRAL Oct. 9................................................. GLENDIVE Oct. 11........................................ Quad at Hardin Oct. 16....................................................SIDNEY Oct. 18...................................at Billings Central Oct. 23................................................. at Laurel Oct. 31..............................................MILES CITY Nov. 1............................................... at Glendive

HAVRE Sept. 5.............................................at Belgrade Sept. 5......................vs. Livingston at Belgrade Sept. 6....................... at Livingston Invitational Sept. 11.................................................CONRAD Sept. 12......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 13......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 19.............................................BROWNING Sept. 20....................... vs. Hardin at Lewistown Sept. 20........................vs. Laurel at Lewistown Sept. 26.......................................... LEWISTOWN Sept. 27.............................................. CHOTEAU Oct. 2............................................ GREAT FALLS Oct. 4.............................................. at Browning Oct. 10................................................at Conrad Oct. 16.............................................. at Choteau Oct. 25............................................ LIVINGSTON Oct. 26.............................................. BELGRADE Nov. 1............................................ at Lewistown

HELENA Aug. 30................................................ SKYVIEW Aug. 30......................................................WEST Sept. 2.............................................at Bozeman Sept. 4.............................................. at Sentinel Sept. 9...................................................BIG SKY Sept. 12......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 13......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 19.................................................GLACIER Sept. 20.............................................FLATHEAD Sept. 25.............................................. at Capital

JOLIET Aug. 30.......................at Columbus Invitational Sept. 4................................. HUNTLEY PROJECT Sept. 6............................................... at Colstrip Sept. 9...............................BROADVIEW-LAVINA Sept. 11.......................................... at Columbus Sept. 13............................................. SHEPHERD Sept. 16........................................at Big Timber Sept. 18............................................. ROUNDUP Sept. 20.............at Huntley Project Invitational Sept. 25........................................... RED LODGE Sept. 27............................at Laurel Invitational Oct. 2................................................. at Bridger Oct. 4.................................... at Huntley Project Oct. 9..............................................at Shepherd Oct. 11...............................................COLUMBUS Oct. 21..............................................BIG TIMBER Oct. 23.............................................at Roundup Oct. 25.......................................... at Red Lodge

MISSOULA BIG SKY Aug. 29......................... at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Sept. 4.................................................... at CMR Sept. 6.......................................... GREAT FALLS Sept. 9................................................ at Helena Sept. 11........................... vs. West at Great Falls Sept. 12......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 13......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 16................................................ CAPITAL Sept. 18............................................. HELLGATE Sept. 23............................................ at Sentinel Sept. 27.............................................. at Capital Sept. 30........................................... at Flathead Oct. 3....................................................GLACIER Oct. 9................................................ at Hellgate Oct. 10..........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 11...........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 14................................................SENTINEL Oct. 18...................................................HELENA Oct. 30................................................ at Glacier Nov. 1.................................................FLATHEAD

MISSOULA HELLGATE Aug. 30............................................at Bozeman Sept. 5.......................................... GREAT FALLS Sept. 6................................................ at Glacier Sept. 12......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 13......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 18..............................................at Big Sky Sept. 20...................................... at Frenchtown Sept. 25........................................... at Flathead Sept. 27.................................................HELENA Sept. 30..............................................SENTINEL Oct. 4.................................................. at Capital Oct. 7.................................................. at Helena Oct. 9.....................................................BIG SKY Oct. 10..........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 11...........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 14...............................................FLATHEAD Oct. 23.............................................. at Sentinel Oct. 28..................................................GLACIER Oct. 30.................................................. CAPITAL

KALISPELL FLATHEAD

MISSOULA SENTINEL

Aug. 30........................................................CMR Aug. 30......................................... GREAT FALLS Sept. 11........................ vs. Senior at Great Falls Sept. 12......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 13......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 16..............................................SENTINEL Sept. 19............................................... at Capital Sept. 20.............................................. at Helena Sept. 23.............................................. at Glacier Sept. 25............................................. HELLGATE Sept. 30.................................................BIG SKY Oct. 4................... Crossover at Spokane, Wash. Oct. 7................................................ at Sentinel Oct. 10..........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 11...........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 14.............................................. at Hellgate Oct. 16..................................................GLACIER Oct. 24...................................................HELENA Oct. 25.................................................. CAPITAL Nov. 1..................................................at Big Sky

Aug. 30......................... at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Sept. 2................................................ at Capital Sept. 4...................................................HELENA Sept. 6.........................................................CMR Sept. 9...................................................at Butte Sept. 12......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 13......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 16........................................... at Flathead Sept. 20............................................. BOZEMAN Sept. 23.................................................BIG SKY Sept. 25................................................GLACIER Sept. 30............................................ at Hellgate Oct. 7.................................................FLATHEAD Oct. 10..........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 11...........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 14................................................at Big Sky Oct. 17................................................. at Glacier Oct. 23............................................... HELLGATE Oct. 28.................................................. CAPITAL Oct. 30................................................ at Helena

KALISPELL GLACIER

NASHUA

Aug. 30........................................................CMR Aug. 30......................................... GREAT FALLS Sept. 6............................................... HELLGATE Sept. 11......................vs. Skyview at Great Falls Sept. 12......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 13......................at Great Falls Invitational Sept. 19............................................... at Helena Sept. 20.............................................. at Capital Sept. 23.............................................FLATHEAD Sept. 25............................................ at Sentinel Oct. 2..................................................at Big Sky

Aug. 30..............................at Malta Invitational Sept. 5...................................................SCOBEY Sept. 6..................................at Lustre Christian Sept. 12................................... at Saco-Hinsdale Sept. 13..............................at Circle Invitational Sept. 19................................................ vs. Circle Sept. 19............................... vs. Richey-Lambert Sept. 20..........................vs. Savage at Bainville Sept. 20............................................at Bainville Sept. 26...........................................at Brockton Sept. 27.................................................OPHEIM

Oct. 2...................................LUSTRE CHRISTIAN Oct. 3...................................................at Poplar Oct. 4........................................................... TBA Oct. 10..................................... SACO-HINSDALE Oct. 11.................................................at Scobey Oct. 24..............................................BROCKTON Oct. 25...............................................at Opheim

Oct. 16.......................................... at Absarokee Oct. 17.................................FROMBERG-BELFRY Oct. 18.................................................ROBERTS Oct. 24............................................... at Bridger Oct. 25................................ at Fromberg-Belfry

PARK CITY

Sept. 6................................................BROADUS Sept. 11............................................at Melstone Sept. 13........................... at Wibaux Invitational Sept. 19.................................................... TERRY Sept. 20.............................................at Ekalaka Sept. 27..................................... at Jordan Quad Sept. 30.............................................. ST.LABRE Oct. 3.....................................................WIBAUX Oct. 3............................. NORTHERN CHEYENNE Oct. 4............................. at Ekalaka Invitational Oct. 11................................................. EKALAKA Oct. 18................................. at Terry Triangular Oct. 21............................................... MELSTONE Oct. 24...................................................JORDAN

Aug. 30.........at Broadview-Lavina Tournament Sept. 4............................................... at Bridger Sept. 6.............................REED POINT-RAPELJE Sept. 11...........................................ABSAROKEE Sept. 12..................................at Custer-Hysham Sept. 18...............................................ROBERTS Sept. 20.............at Huntley Project Invitational Sept. 23............................................... BRIDGER Sept. 27........................................... FROMBERG Oct. 2.................................................at Roberts Oct. 4................ Park City Invitational at Laurel Oct. 7.............................. BILLINGS SKYVIEW JV Oct. 9......................................CUSTER-HYSHAM Oct. 10.............................at Reed Point-Rapelje Oct. 14.................................. BILLINGS WEST JV Oct. 21.............................................at Fromberg Oct. 23...........................HARLOWTON-RYEGATE Oct. 25.......................................... at Absarokee

POLSON Sept. 5............................ at Frenchtown Tip-Off Sept. 6............................ at Frenchtown Tip-Off Sept. 9.................................. at Thompson Falls Sept. 11........................................FRENCHTOWN Sept. 13.. Smelter City Invitational at Anaconda Sept. 20..................................COLUMBIA FALLS Sept. 25.......................................... at Whitefish Sept. 26.................................................... LIBBY Oct. 2................................... MISSOULA LOYOLA Oct. 4.......................................... at Stevensville Oct. 10..........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 11...........................at Missoula Invitational Oct. 14........................................ at Frenchtown Oct. 16..............................................WHITEFISH Oct. 23....................................at Columbia Falls Oct. 25....................................................DILLON Oct. 30........................................STEVENSVILLE Nov. 1.....................................................at Libby

POWER PIRATES Aug. 30.................................at Belt Invitational Sept. 5.......................at North Star Invitational Sept. 6.......................at North Star Invitational Sept. 12................................... SIMMS-AUGUSTA Sept. 13....................................... at Heart Butte Sept. 18....................................at Dutton-Brady Sept. 19.........................................at Centerville Sept. 20............................................ at Cascade Sept. 25.................................................. VALIER Sept. 27............................................ SUNBURST Oct. 3.................................... at Simms-Augusta Oct. 4...................... at Fort Benton Invitational Oct. 10......................................... HEART BUTTE Oct. 11..................................................CASCADE Oct. 14.................................................. at Valier Oct. 23.............................................at Sunburst Oct. 25......................................DUTTON-BRADY

REED POINT-RAPELJE Aug. 29................... at Denton-Geyser-Stanford Aug. 30.................................at Belt Invitational Sept. 4....................................CUSTER-HYSHAM Sept. 6...............................................PARK CITY Sept. 13................................................ BRIDGER Sept. 19...........................................ABSAROKEE Sept. 20...................................SHIELDS VALLEY Sept. 26.......................GRASS RANGE-WINNETT Sept. 27.................................at Custer-Hysham Oct. 3.................................................at Roberts Oct. 4................ Park City Invitational at Laurel Oct. 10...............................................PARK CITY Oct. 11........................................at Roy-Winifred

ROSEBUD

SHEPHERD Aug. 30.......................at Columbus Invitational Sept. 4..............................................COLUMBUS Sept. 5............................................... ROUNDUP Sept. 9................................................ COLSTRIP Sept. 11.............................................. at Forsyth Sept. 13..................................................at Joliet Sept. 18........................................... RED LODGE Sept. 23......................................... at Columbus Sept. 25............................... HUNTLEY PROJECT Sept. 27............................at Laurel Invitational Sept. 30............................. at Billings Senior JV Oct. 2.................................... at Billings West JV Oct. 4...............................................at Roundup Oct. 9.......................................................JOLIET Oct. 13.......................................... at Red Lodge Oct. 23.................................. at Huntley Project

SHIELDS VALLEY Aug. 30.....................at Drummond Invitational Sept. 5...........................................at Lone Peak Sept. 6........................................................LIMA Sept. 12....................................... TWIN BRIDGES Sept. 13......................... at Manhattan Christian Sept. 19...................... at Harrison-Willow Creek Sept. 20...........................at Reed Point-Rapelje Sept. 23.......................MANHATTAN CHRISTIAN Sept. 26................... WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS Oct. 2.....................................................at Ennis Oct. 3.................................................PARK CITY Oct. 4.........at Manhattan Christian Invitational Oct. 9.................................................SHERIDAN Oct. 10............................... at West Yellowstone Oct. 11.............................................. at Gardiner Oct. 18.......................................at Twin Bridges Oct. 23.....................HARRISON-WILLOW CREEK Oct. 25........................... White Sulphur Springs

SIDNEY Sept. 5.......................... Border Wars at Billings Sept. 6.......................... Border Wars at Billings Sept. 11...........................................at Miles City Sept. 13..................................................HARDIN Sept. 18...................................... at Plentywood Sept. 26.............at Dickinson, N.D., Invitational Sept. 27.............at Dickinson, N.D., Invitational Sept. 30...................................at Williston, N.D. Oct. 6....................................... WILLISTON, N.D. Oct. 7............................................... at Glendive Oct. 9................................................MILES CITY Oct. 11....................................at Billings Central Oct. 11................... vs. Laurel at Billings Central Oct. 16.................................................at Hardin Oct. 23.........................................PLENTYWOOD Oct. 25...................................................LAUREL Oct. 25.................................BILLINGS CENTRAL Oct. 28............................................... GLENDIVE

STEVENSVILLE

Sept. 5............................ at Frenchtown Tip-Off Sept. 6............................ at Frenchtown Tip-Off Sept. 9........................................... at Anaconda Sept. 13.............................. at Anaconda Classic Sept. 16................................at Missoula Loyola Sept. 20................................................ at Dillon Sept. 23............................................CORVALLIS Sept. 25.................................... at Butte Central Sept. 30.......................................FRENCHTOWN Oct. 4.................................................... POLSON Oct. 9...............................................at Hamilton Oct. 11.....................................................DILLON Oct. 14..................................... BUTTE CENTRAL Oct. 18............................... at Butte Invitational Oct. 23..............................................at Corvallis Oct. 25...............................................HAMILTON Oct. 30.................................................at Polson Nov. 1............................................... ANACONDA

SUNBURST Aug. 29.................. at Chester-Joplin-Inverness Aug. 30..................... SUNBURST TOURNAMENT Sept. 5...................... at North Star tournament Sept. 6...................... at North Star tournament Sept. 12....................................... at Heart Butte Sept. 13................................................... VALIER Sept. 19................................... SIMMS-AUGUSTA Sept. 20...............CHESTER-JOPLIN-INVERNESS Sept. 26....................................at Dutton-Brady Sept. 27............................................... at Power Oct. 2........................................... HEART BUTTE Oct. 4.................................. at C-J-I tournament Oct. 7.................................................... at Valier Oct. 14......................................DUTTON-BRADY Oct. 23....................................................POWER Oct. 25.................................. at Simms-Augusta

WEST YELLOWSTONE Aug. 30...............at North Fremont Invitational Sept. 4............................................. at Gardiner Sept. 6..................................... at Dubois, Idaho Sept. 11............................................at Sheridan Sept. 12.....................................................ENNIS Sept. 13........................ at Sheridan Invitational Sept. 20................... WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS Sept. 26........................ at Manhattan Christian Sept. 27...................HARRISON-WILLOW CREEK Oct. 2.............................................at Lone Peak Oct. 4 Oct. 9.........................................at Twin Bridges Oct. 10.....................................SHIELDS VALLEY Oct. 24............................................. LONE PEAK Oct. 25...............................................SHERIDAN

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS Aug. 30..........................................at Lone Peak Sept. 5...............................................GARDINER Sept. 6....................... at Harrison-Willow Creek Sept. 11............................... HELENA CHRISTIAN Sept. 13........................ at Sheridan Invitational Sept. 19..............................................SHERIDAN Sept. 20............................. at West Yellowstone Sept. 26................................... at Shields Valley Sept. 27.......................MANHATTAN CHRISTIAN Oct. 3...................................at Helena Christian Oct. 4...............................................at Sheridan Oct. 9.....................................................at Ennis Oct. 11......................................... TWIN BRIDGES Oct. 18............................................. LONE PEAK Oct. 24........................................................LIMA Oct. 25.....................................SHIELDS VALLEY

WHITEFISH Aug. 30..............................................HAMILTON Aug. 30.............................................CORVALLIS Sept. 5.................................Frenchtown Tip-Off Sept. 6.................................Frenchtown Tip-Off Sept. 13..................................................at Libby Sept. 18.......................................FRENCHTOWN Sept. 20...at Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Invitational Sept. 25................................................ POLSON

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Senior girls look to keep status quo; Bozeman boys seek three-peat By GREG RACHAC grachac@billingsgazette.com Playing for championships is what the Billings Senior girls soccer program does. The Broncs won the Class AA title 1-0 over Helena last season on Gabi Heflin’s cornerkick goal. Senior has played in the past four state title matches and has advanced that far six times since Megan Parish took over as coach in 2007. But this season offers new challenges with the loss of six seniors, including top scorers Heflin and Maddy Emerick. “We really kind of relied on those kids, especially Emerick and Heflin, for goalscoring,” Parish said. “They scored maybe all but three or four of our goals last year. We’ve still got a lot of talent; it’s just a matter of putting it together and filling those gaps.” The onus will fall on holdovers such as

CLASS AA Billings Senior Broncs 2013: 13-3-0 Head Coach: Zach Robbins Coach Says: “Every player will have a key role in our success this year — if we have success it will be because of a multiple players contributing to the whole of the team. We are a young team but as we mature and grow this year we have quite a few players capable of stepping up and leading us into a state tournament.”

Billings Skyview Falcons 2013: 2-10-0 Head Coach: Cameron Icenoggle Key Players: Max Miller, Sr., D.; Ryne Icenoggle, Jr., M; DC Chalgren, Sr., GK; Trey Hale Jr., D.; Tanner Liddell, Sr., GK; Ryan Benge, Sr., GK. Coach Says: “The team has spent an immense amount of time this offseason improving in all facets of their training. I have seen massive improvements al-

sophomore midfielder Bailly Woodring, who had a solid impact last season. Her sister, senior Emma, will also hold the fort in the midfield. Sarah Coghlan and Jordyn Wagner are expected to be strong on defense. The Broncs, like everyone else, will be battling Bozeman for supremacy in the East. The Hawks boast Averie Collins (19 goals last year), who might be the best player in the conference. Skyview graduated 11 players from last year’s state-tournament team, but still has senior Caylin Cathey and sophomore Paige Hatzenbihler, both midfielders, to lead a young squad. West has solid experience returning, including scorer Kayla Marker and defender Delaney Clement as senior stalwarts. This will be the first full year for coach Casey Marlenee, who took over early last season. In Class A, everyone knows about Cen-

ready and expect that dedication to pay off once the season starts.”

Billings West Golden Bears 2013: 5-6-1 Head Coach: Dylan Barnard Key Players: Donovan Luce, Sr., M; Dylan Lilyquist, Sr., GK; Eric Ashmore, Sr., M; Kevin Welliever, Sr., D; Seleti Tupou, Sr., D/M, Nick Brown, Sr., M. Coach Says: “In my first year as coach, I am extremely excited to carry on the strong tradition of West High soccer. Attacking-wise we have some very talented seniors. Our defense will be anchored by some of our other seniors. Also, look for contributions from some of our juniors, including Jared Langford, Jory Abelman, and Kevin Rangitsch who all played varsity minutes last year.”

Great Falls CMR Rustlers

Helena Capital Bruins 2013: 6-7 Head Coach: Glen Wall Key Players: Jack Ackeret (honorable mention all-state), Colin Patterson, Aldan Cormier, Spencer Keeton, Connor Whyte. Coach Says: “Our team has a lot of good leaders that work very hard. We are a good mix of old and young players that has come together well.”

Kalispell Flathead Braves 2013: 1-9-2 Head Coach: Dan Ferguson Key Players: Eli Frandsen, Sr., D; Sam Clarin, Sr., M; Carter Warnell, Jr., M. Coach Says: “We graduated 11 seniors last fall, but with a very strong group of juniors moving up. Fitness, composure, and unity will be aspects that will define our season.”

2013: 5-7-2 Missoula Hellgate Knights Head Coach: Joel Marinaccio 2013: 11-2-2 Key Players: Ryan VanPeveHead Coach: Jay Anderson nage, Sr., S; Joel Lechman, Sr., M; Key Players: Jonathan Ben Evans, Sr., F; Dan Enseleit, Jr., Taylor, Sr., def; Peter Vandam, GK; Corbin Klinefelter, Sr., M. Jr., def; Peter Byrne, Jr., GK.

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tral’s dominance. The Rams are seeking their seventh consecutive championship, and have won 41 consecutive matches. Laurel, also coming off a playoff berth, looks to compensate for the loss of Lexi Lewis, who collected more than 20 goals last year. But returning seniors Allie McGrath, Demi Albrecht and Bre Reilly are all-conference players. On the boys side, Bozeman won the AA championship with a 2-0 victory over Helena. It was the Hawks’ second consecutive title. Is a three-peat in order? It might be more difficult with the graduation of 19-goal scorer Elias Herman. Senior coach Zach Robbins enters his seventh season facing big-time roster turnover, including the graduations of such stars as Mason Luse, Colin Gregory and Sage D’Ambrosia. The Broncs have placed at the state tourney in each of the past four seasons, including a second-place showing in 2011.

CLASS A EASTERN A

Billings Central Rams 2013: 10-2-2 Head Coach: Didier Ndedi Key Players: Kylen Laber Sr., M; Braedon Trunkle, Sr., F; Pat Comstock, Sr., M; Matt Cranston, Jr., D. Coach Says: “After losing the seniors we had, this is going to be a learning season for us with the upcoming freshmen and sophomores. It’s going to be a very interesting season for us.”

Laurel Locomotives 2013: 1-11-0 Head Coach: Leroy Vanderpool Key Players: Cameron DeMars, Travis Nation, Forrest Crowl, Braley Heimbigner, Brett Banks, Jackson Maurer, Daniel Stamper. Coach Says: “The beautiful thing about a well-conditioned team is the men have fun till the 90th minute.”

Dylan Barnard is the new coach at West, and he’ll look to take the Bears back to the state tournament after missing out last season for the first time since 2009. The Bears have six seniors, anchored by talented midfielder Donovan Luce. Skyview also has a new coach in Cameron Icenoggle, an alum of the program. The Falcons won just two matches last season. Icenoggle will be coaching his brother, junior midfielder Ryne Icenoggle, as well as senior defender Max Miller and goalie Ryan Benge. In Class A, Central’s boys made it to the playoff semifinals before bowing out with a 4-1 loss to Stevensville. The Rams lost a handful of senior leaders but bring back an all-state midfielder in Kylen Laber. Livingston, the No. 3 seed from the East, made a surprising run to the state title last season, capping it with a 3-1 victory over Stevensville.

NORTHWESTERN A

M; Lorenzo Wissenbach, Sr., D. Coach Says: “Although we lost seven starters from last Libby Loggers year’s squad, we have a core of 2013: 5-6-2 seniors with experience and leadHead Coach: Charlie ership along with a sophomore Webster class which will include five or six Key Players: Collin Johnson, good, young players. Our season Sr., D; Jacob Wood, Sr., GK; will be fun and exciting to watch. Zander Peterson, Jr., M/K; Isaiah Our league (Southwestern A) is Sickler, Jr., D; Cody Wood, So., fairly balanced this coming seaM/F; Giovanni Cano, So., F/M; son. Stevi lost several key players Colin Maloney, So., M/F. as did Hamilton, so I think that we have the opportunity to win Whitefish Bulldogs some games despite our youth.” 2013: 9-2-1 Head Coach: O’Brien Byrd Key Players: Jared Johnson, Sr.; Walter Sobba, Jr. Coach says: “We have a young team this year with lots of promise. With the (seniors) gone, we have room for some new traditions.” SOUTHWESTERN A

Corvallis Blue Devils

Hamilton Broncs 2013: 2-8-2 Head Coach: Kirk Gammill Key Players: Valeriy Chinikaylo, Sr., M; Travis Weinant, Sr., D; William Jauquet, Sr., D; William Kelly, Fr., F. Coach Says: “our team is dedicated and hard working.”

Stevensville Yellowjackets

2013: 14-1 2013: 8-3-2 Head Coach: Ralph Serrette Head Coach: Greg Shifflett Key Players: Ian Perry, Sr., Key Players: DJ Pekoc, Sr., F; HB; Dylan Gaulak, Sr., FB; Joseph Cayden Ayers, So., F; Shelby Gif- Fecteau, Sr., F. ford, Sr., GK; Kyle Shifflett, Sr.,

CLASS AA

“This is going to be one of the most challenging seasons this team has faced in some time.”

Coach Says: “The Lady Bulldogs once again have a very competitive season. We are young this year, but we have Billings Senior Broncs great potential and are improving each and every day. With the 2013: 13-1-1 — Sara Campbell leadership of returning veterans Head Coach: Megan Parish Billings Central coach and our captains, we are looking Key Players: Sarah Coghlan, at each training session as a new Sr., D (all-conference); Clancee opportunity to grow as individual Ferrin, Sr., GK; Tiffani Finley, Sr., Sr., M/F; Delaney Clement, Sr., D; other, can you buy that.” players and as a team. This year M/F; McKenna Myers, Sr., M/F; Alyssa Tryan, Jr., D; Lauren Cornpromises to be a great one.” Alexa Torbert, Sr., M/F; Jordyn Etc.: “The Northern ConferWagner, Sr., D; Emma Woodring, wall, Jr., D; Madison Marlenee, Whitefish Bulldogs So., M/F; Shaylee Addington, So., ence for A schools is getting Sr., M/F.; Bailey Woodring, So., 2013: 12-3 D; Maia Wetzel, So., G. more competitive each year. M/F. Head Coach: Wendy Farrens In the past, Whitefish and Coach Says: “The greater Coach Says: “The girls Key Players: Jess Baldoexperience lies in the defense, Columbia Falls have dominated have worked extremely hard all nado, Sr, F; Grace Kurtz, Sr., F; middle and goalkeeper positions. play; however, we are seeing summer and during preseason. Cassidy Grace, Sr., CB; Anna The players are very excited improvements from the other They are ready to get on the field about the upcoming season and Peterson, Sr., C, M/Forward; three schools and no game is for another season of high school Julia Houston, Jr., M/F Haley taken lightly.” soccer. We have a strong group of are looking to be very competiNicholson, Jr., M/F. seniors who will combine well with tive in the conference.” Etc.: Marker led the team our young talent. We know that we will be able to compete in the very with six goals last season. ... The Bears return 13 varsity players. tough Eastern Conference.” Etc.: The Broncs have been in the championship game six of Bozeman Hawks the last seven years and were 2013: 11-3-2 state champions in 2011 and Head Coach: Erika Cannon 2013. The Eastern Conference is Key Players: Averie Collins, usually very strong and I expect Sr., F, (all-state); Jacey Delaney, the same strength this year. Sr., M, (all-conference); Sydney Rollison, Jr., F, (all-conference). Billings Skyview Falcons Coach Says: “We are looking Tyger Frye: August Athlete of the Month 2013 foward to a very competitive 2013: 6-3-3 Kortney McNeil: February Athlete of the Month 2014 soccer season this year. The level Coach: John Wisler Michael Buster: April Athlete of the Month 2014 of soccer in the state seems to Key Players: Caylin Cathey, get better and better each year. Sr., M; Paige Hatzenbihler, So., M. We look forward to competing Coach Says: “This year’s at the highest level and playing team has many talented new an exciting brand of soccer. players that are fired up and Etc: Collins scored 19 goals anxious to work together and and had 10 assists, while Rolcompete and show how good lison scored nine goals and had they can be. We expect to seven assists. ... Delaney scored compete well with all other six times. ... In 18 seasons at teams and want to continue Bozeman, Cannon has a 194-44to play stronger all season and 27 record. improve on last year’s fourthplace finish.” Etc.: Cathey has finished in the top five in scoring in the Eastern AA each of the last two years. She scored six goals and NORTHWESTERN A had six assists last season ... the Falcons, who have qualified for the state tournament each of Polson Pirates the past three years, graduated 2013:4-3-1 11 seniors and return just five Head Coach: Michael varsity players. Hewston Key Players: Sarah Howell, Billings West Golden Bears Sr. (All State); Linnea Madsen, Sr., (All Conference); Olivia 2013: 5-6-1 Hewston, So. (All Conference). Coach: Casey Marlenee Coach says: “Play for each Key Players: Kayla Marker,

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Billings Central Rams 2013: 15-0 Coach: Sara Campbell Key Players: Mariah Wittman, Jr., F; Michaela Stock, Jr. D/M; Natalie Ruegsegger, Jr., GK. Coach Says: “This is going to be one of the most challenging seasons this team has faced in some time. I can’t wait to see these amazing players learn more about what they are capable of on and off the field as individuals and a team.” Etc.: The Rams have won the last six Class A state championships. They are 89-1 in their last 90 matches and have won 41 in a row.

2013: 9-2-1 Head Coach: Aloma Jess Key Players: Allie McGrath, Sr. (first-team all-conference); Demi Albrecht, Sr. (second-team all-conference); Bre Reilly, Sr. (second-team all-conference). Coach Says: “It is going to be an interesting ride for the Lady Locos with a mix of several upperclassman and new underclassman. They have a lot of talent individually. Hopefully we can gel into a strong, competitive team.”

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Makena Morley, Christina Aragon set the pace again By JOE KUSEK jkusek@billingsgazette.com With Makena Morley and Christina Aragon, it’s not a question of “What if?” It has become a question of “By how much?” Two of the greatest female runners in Montana high school history return to defend their state cross country titles. Aragon, a junior for Billings Senior, is the reigning Class AA state champion. Morley will pursue her fourth consecutive Class B state title for Bigfork. Aragon won the big school title by almost 30 seconds last year. Morley ran away from the pack and had a victory margin of 2:35.6. A year ago, Morley won with an all-class record of 16:35.3, shattering the previous mark of 16:50 by Zoe Nelson of Kalispell Flathead in 2002. Aragon could be next in pushing for the all-class record. “We sat down and had a conscientious discussion about concentrating our efforts in lowering her times,” Senior coach Sarah Lord said. “One of the biggest things that makes Christina a tough runner is just that. She’s a tough runner.” While running with a broken elbow at the Class AA state track and field meet, Aragon won the 400, 800 and 1,600 meters. “She is willing to push her limits and not afraid of competition,” Lord said. “And off the track, she is one of the nicest and most humble people in the world.” In Class AA, Aragon helped the Broncs to a second-place finish behind Bozeman, which put four runners in the top six and five in the top 10. The Hawks are paced by Piper Meuwissen, who placed second last year. Elena Borges of Senior will be chasing a top 10 finish after being 12th a year ago. Corvallis used a 1-2-3 finish to win the state Class A championship and returns Isabelle Pape, who was second in 2013. Samantha Mundel returns for Columbia Falls, as does Billings Central’s Alexa Horrell, who was sixth. Horrell helped the Rams to a third-place trophy. She was also second as a freshman. In Class B, what is tougher than chasing one Morley? How about chasing two? Freshman Bryn Morley joins the Bigfork program this year. Word is that she is just as good as her older siblings. But the path for the team title still goes through Glasgow, which has won four consecutive

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“She is willing to push her limits and not afraid of competition. And off the track, she is one of the nicest and most humble people in the world.” — Sarah Lord

Billings Senior Coach

Boys When running almost side-by-side, Tyus Mendoza and Logan Morley of Bifork have always been close. Mendoza, of Colstrip beat Morley, of Bigfork, by 7.4 seconds at last year’s state meet. In the spring, Mendoza defeated Morley by 12.48 seconds for the 3,200 title, while Morley held off Mendoza by a scant .26 seconds in the 1,600. Heated rivals? More like a growing friendship. “Tyus is now Facebook friends with Logan,” Colstrip coach Yvonne Gardner said. “They like to push each other.” The likable Mendoza added strength training to his regimen. “He didn’t like it at first, but he’s been in the weight room,” Gardner said. “He’s worked hard in strength training and is a lot stronger than last year. “Tyus has the best attitude. It can be a miserable work out and he’s, ‘OK, let’s get it done’ with a smile. Tyus is willing to go the extra mile.” In Class AA, Bozeman will be hardpressed to match its 1-3-7-8-11 finish of a year ago. Aiden Reed of Helena is back after finishing third in 2013, along with Senior’s Dylan Johnson, who was sixth. Helena Independent-Record photo Laurel, led by third-place finisher Ty Billings Senior’s Christina Aragon has proven herself one of the greatest runners in Montana high Mogan, returns a core of talent that has its school history. She is defending state champion and a threat to the all-class record time this fall. sight set higher for this year in Class A. Aragon hopes to help the Broncs unseat Bozeman as state champion this year. In Class B, can anybody unseat Red Lodge? The Rams have won the last two state titles and seven of the last nine. Bridges teammates are back to defend their championships and return five of their top six runners as they chase a third. Josie Braaten, who was all-state in 2011 titles but George could be hard-pressed to A new champion will be crowned in and 2012, returns for the Scotties, along repeat. with Amanda Wolff, who was 10th at state West Yellowstone is starting a program Class C with the graduation of Chance Hyatt of Culbertson-Bainville, who won the in 2013. Alex Simensen and Julie Kolswith the perfect building block: junior last two titles. Contenders to succeed Hyatt tad have also been part of two state-title Bailee Parker. This past spring, Parker teams for Glasgow. Sophomore Tamia Two swept the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 races at the include Lane Nickels of Nashua and FroidMedicine Lake’s Khain Valenzuela. Plenty Moons, who was second to Makena Morley Class C state track meet, setting Class C Coups is the defending team champion. last year, is back for St. Labre. records in the latter two events. In Class C, Jessica George and her Twin

CLASS AA Billings Senior Broncs 2013: Girls second at state; boys fifth at state Head Coach: Sarah Lord Key Runners: Girls — Christina Aragon, Jr., defending state champion; Elena Borges, So., 12th at state; Devin McDonald, Sr.; Lily Dyre, Jr.; Mykal Volk, soph.; Courtney Hutton, Jr.; Jessica Raty, Jr. Boys — Dylan Johnson, Sr., sixth at state; Carter Gall, Jr.; Peder Rickbeil, So.; Anthony Overcast, Jr; Dawson LaRance, So.; Trevor Hamman, Sr.; Tyler Sather, Jr.; Nathaniel Stiffarm, Fr. Coach Says (girls): “We are a young team with limited experience, but these girls have an incredible work ethic. We will be relying heavily on strong leadership from our juniors and small group of seniors. It will be exciting to see how we learn, grow and progress throughout the season.” Coach Says (boys): “Our move up from eighth place at state in 2012 to fifth place last year was really motivating for this young group. They are very cohesive and can really push one another when they choose to do so. They could see some real improvements this year.”

Billings Skyview Falcons 2013: Boys and girls eighth at state Head Coach: Carol Kuhns Key Runners: Girls — Amanda Nelson, Sr., 11th state meet; Keegan Day, Sr., 14th state meet; Breanna Schwalbe, Sr.; Nikkie Terkildsen, Sr.; Rosie Solorio, Sr.; Ashlee Richards, Jr.; Tayla Harper, Jr.; Harper Gellner, So.; Maddie Fievet, So. Boys — Jakob Kok, So.; Austin Grewell, So.; Nick Painter, So.; Connor Chirrick, So.; Michael Augustine, So.; Ian Quinn, S.; Austin Smart, Sr.; Jacob Winter, Sr.; Jake Burkhalter, Sr. Coach Says (boys): “The five sophomores committed to train hard as a group over the summer and it has been evident in practices. So with incoming freshmen we have, with return-

ing juniors and seniors, it will round out a group of runners who are eager to improve and push to be a strong, competitive team. Their attitudes have been super the first week and if this is any indication of what is to come, it is going to be a great season.” Coach Says (girls): “The girls team has a different look than the boys. Along with Amanda and Keegan, there are two other seniors, two juniors and two sophomores who saw varsity action last year. So with this diversity of grade levels and our new group of runners mixed in, it is going to be an exciting season of pushing each other to excel and be successful. I am pleased with all the girls attitudes and how they are encouraging each other.”

Chase Equall. Coach Says: “After graduating not only our deepest, but also most talented senior class, the shape of this years team is in the “forming” stage. I have been pleased to see that a solid core of runners are putting in a good amount of work this summer. I am excited to help the 2014 Hawks find their identity and shape new goals. I believe that although we are younger than most years, our teams will remain very competitive.”

CLASS A Belgrade Panthers

2013: NA. Head Coach: Rachel White Key runners: Boys — Jonathan Eastwood, Sr., second Billings West Golden Bears at state. 2013: Girls fourth at state, Coach Says: “I believe it boys 6th at state is the largest team we’ve ever Head Coach: Lauren Zent had. Many are seniors and many Key Runners: Girls — Taylor newcomers who have already Grove, Sr.; Brittney Grove, Sr.; been working hard so they have Jess Keller, Jr.; Madeline Becka great start. I am looking forstead, Sr.; Shellbi Robinson, Jr.; ward to this season with eager Marissa Kossman, Jr.; Jaelynn anticipation. The meets will be Nielson. Boys — Issac Petsch, very exciting to watch.” Sr.; Brennon Worthington, Sr.; Simon Petsch, So.; Garrett Beck- Billings Central Rams stead, So.; Conrad Smith, Jr. 2013: Girls third at state Coach Says: “We have most Head Coach: Randy Chase of our team returning this year, Key Runners: Girls — Alexa which is great for leadership Horrell, Sr., sixth at state; Shelby and experience. We have a lot Gordon, Sr.; Sarah Gibb, Jr. Boys of talent and a lot of dedica— Michael Gulledge, Sr.; George tion, which will help us have a Beddow, So.; Steven Fisher, strong season. However, it will be tough. There are a lot of great So.; Michael Chase, So.; Tate teams in Montana and even just Thompson, Fr.. Coach Says (boys): “Last in Billings alone. We have our season the team was young work cut out for us, but I think with only two seniors, which we will surprise some teams allowed our younger runners to and maybe even ourselves. We gain some much needed racing have the largest team in the experience. This experience state with over 120 kids. Each year we get a little bigger, which will be valuable to the runners as the season begins. We look is great for the sport of cross forward to individual success country. of the runners and the competitiveness of the team. The Bozeman Hawks runners are competitive during 2013: Boys and Girls state practice, which is providing for champions some excellent workouts. This Head Coach: Clint May competitiveness during practice Key Runners: Girls — will help the team as the season Bridget Creel (all-state), Piper progresses.” Meuwissen (all-state). Boys — Coach Says (girls): “We

graduated five varsity runners, which helped the girls’ team to their highest finish at state last season. This means we have some spots to fill. Our seniors are showing great leadership as we begin. The potential is there for girls on the team to have a successful year. The team started by showing tremendous hard work and effort and this will benefit them as they progress through the season.”

Columbia Falls Wildcats/ Wildkats 2013: Girls eighth at state, Boys 14th Key Runners: Samantha Mundel, (all-state), Merideth Stolte (all-conference).

Corvallis Blue Devils 2013: Girls state champions, boys second Head Coach: Joanne Cleveland

Key Runners: Girls — Isabella Pape, Sr., second at state; Amelia Gardner, Sr., 11th; Sidney McClendon, So., 12th, Rachel Wissenbach, Jr., 19th. Boys — Ronald Venema, Jr., 11th; Carson Jessop, So., 29th Coach says: “We had a lot of kids who put in some good miles this summer, so we are starting the season with a good base and will build on that.”

teams in the West in Class A. They are very young, but very talented. We have set very high goals for the upcoming season. The girls team is working very hard and should improve their overall performance compared to last year.”

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2013: NA Head Coach: Lisa Condon Key Runners: Boys — Tyler Frenchtown Broncs Mogan, Sr., third at state; Garret 2013: Boys second NorthSchneider, Sr.; John Preller, west A, girls fourth Sr.; Marcus Twichel, Sr.; David Head coach: Dennis NorHenning, Sr.; Myles Stricker, mand. Jr.; Daniel Armstrong, Jr.; Eric Key runners: Boys — Frank McKamy, Jr.; Devin White, Jr.; Dean, So.; Anders Holmquist, Ben Longbottom, So.; Toby So.; Casey Jones, Sr.; Joren Wisecup, So.; RJ Gill, So.; Ben Nabozney, So.; Michael Swell, DeBar, So.; Kyle Guy, So.; Colton Jr.; Tyler Touchstone, So. Girls Atkinson, Fr.; Austin Amestoy, — Noel Normand, Sr.; Shelby Fr. Girls — Lexi Gradwohl, Sr.; Shourds, Jr.; Kellie Hunter, Sr.; eighth at state; Annie Orednick, Moa Bendes, Sr.; Kyle Habeck, Fr. Sr.; Katie Conrad, Sr.; Courtney Coach Says: “ The boys should be one of the better

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Polson Pirates

2013: NA Hallock, Jr.; Shae Wiggins, Jr.; Head coach: Matt Seeley Michaela Merritt, Jr. Key runners: Girls — Coach Says: “Boys defend Isabella Seeman, soph., allthe conference title. They should, conference; Anna Young, soph., once again, be a top three at all-conference. Boys — Warren state. I expect four to five Wood, Jr. all-conference. individual placers at state. We’ve Coach Says: “We have a got good, quality runners and very young team but watch out they are ready to go. They’ve for our girls who will probably worked hard this summer and surprise a few people at some of most of them have a good base, the big meets this fall.” so we can get right to competitive training.”

Sidney Eagles

Lewistown Eagles

2013: NA Head Coach: Jay Borseth 2013: Boys seventh at state, Key Runners: Girls — Tess girls 16th Ler, Jr.; Tessa Hill, So. Boys — Head Coach: Suzie Flentie Christian Anglesey, Sr.; Zack Key runners: Girls — SheSommerfeld, So. anna Larson, So.; Kaitlyn Lodahl, Coach Says: “Last year, both So.; Kaitlyn Ross, Sr.; Maida Walour girls and boys teams were ters, Sr. Boys — Hayes Majerus, small. However, our top runners Jr.; Dylan Sipe, Jr.; Ty Parsons, are back and we have a couple Jr.; Austin Brand, Jr.; Danyon of good runners that are moving Rice, So.; Anders Pederson, Sr. . up to the high school from the Coach Says: “Both boys and middle school. Hopefully as our girls teams are looking strong program continues to improve, and we have high hopes for a our numbers will go up. Many of great season. We have a strong the runners have been working core of returning runners and hard and putting on the miles look to several of our new runthis summer. Hopefully we will ners to round out our teams.” see the fruits of their labor show up in their races.”

Livingston Rangers

2013: NA Head Coach: Kirk Lentz Coach Says: “We still have a young team — several have been running for more than a season but we have a few still recovering from past injuries. I would say that this season will set them up for what they will be capable of doing next year when several will be seniors.”

Miles City Cowgirls/ Cowboys 2013: NA Head Coach: Paul Yoakam Key Runners: Girls — Emily Regan, (all-state). Boys — Austin Stradley, (all-state). Coach Says: “The boys team is building off of their best year ever and is bringing our top-five runners back. The girls have improved their team place at the state meet for the past three years and are looking to do so again.”

Whitefish Bulldogs 2013: Girls second at state, Boys fifth Coach: Sara Brist Key Runners: Girls — Sarah Latcham, Sr., 16th at state; Peyton Twete, Sr.; Katie Smith, Jr.; Sara Perez, Jr.; Annika Gordon, Jr.; Barrett Gray, Jr.; Kennah Fuller, Jr. Boys — Keaton Grove, Sr.; Christian Newby, Sr.; Ethan Lannaghan, Jr.; Ethan Potthoff, So. Coach Says: “We return several of our top girls from last years team. Our boys team is fairly young. We are hoping to do as well or better than last year at the State meet.

CLASS B Colstrip Colts/Fillies 2013: NA Heach Coach: Yvonne

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Gardner Note: Glasgow girls have Key Runners: Boys — Tyus won four straight state titles Mendoza, defending state and seven of the last nine. champion. Coach Says: “No one has Manhattan Tigers more fun than we do! Coaches 2013: Boys second at state, and athletes included. Friends off girls sixth and on the course.” Head Coach: John Sillitti Key Reunners: Boys — Columbus Cougars Tony Krogstad, Jr., two-time 2013: Girls state champion all-state; Colter Smith, Sr., 15th Head Coach: Paul Barta at state; David Schachman, Sr., Key Runners: Girls — 18th at state; Reid Wiersema, Briana Haskins, Tana House, Jr., 24th at state; Emry Olsztyn, Kenedy Wiggs. Boys — Padon So.; Charlie Rasnck, Fr.; Leonard Little, Hunter Kent. McComas, Fr. Girls — Jordan Coach Says: “This is a great Wyse, Jr., 22nd at state; Anna group of runners who are lookLosasso, Sr. ing to inspire our grade- and Coach Says (boys): “The middle-school runners to come Red Lodge boys edged us at out and enjoy a great sport.” state last year and they return five of their top six runners. They will be the clear favorites Ennis Mustangs in Class B. We graduated three 2013: Sixth at state key members of last year’s team Head Coach: Cori Koenig and a fourth (Reid Wiersema) Key Runners: Boys — Race suffered a major knee injury, so Owens, Jr., 17th at state; Lane we definitely have some work Sitz, So., 31st at state. to do. But we return three of Coach Says: “We have a the top 18 guys from state last young team of hard, dedicated year and if Reid Wiersema can workers. I can’t wait to see get healthy by state, that’s four their times as we get into the pretty solid guys.” season.” Coach Says (girls): “Due to graduation, health issues and a Eureka Lions runner moving out of state, we return only one girl with only 2013: Girls 14th at state, one year left of cross country boys 22nd experience. I don’t think anyone Head Coach: Andrew in the state will expect our girls Gideon. to be fighting for a trophy in Key Runners: Girls — Alex Bartmess, fifth at state. Boys — October, but I expect they will surprise some people by the end Taj Hagan. of the season.” Coach Says: “We will be a competitive team this year and we will surprise some people — unless the press points this out and then the surprise will be gone. We had a great summer of running and some awesome enthusiasm in early practices. Eureka cross country now has a culture of success.”

Plains Horseman/Trotters

2013: Girls fourth at state, boys 18th Head Coach: Tony Banovich Key runners: Boys — Russell Kujala, Sr., fourth at state. Girls — Kimberly Earhart, Jr., ninth at state; Demi Horton, Jr., 11th at state. Glasgow Scotties Coach Says: Russell Kujala 2013: Girls state champions, is focused on a top-three finish for his senior year and had some boys eighth solid summer base miles to get Head Coach: Rod Karst Key Runners: Girls — Josie ready for the season. We have a solid girls team who is hungry Braaten, Sr., two-time all-state; Amanda Wolff, Sr., 10th at state; to bring home another state Alex Simensen, Jr.; Julia Kolstad, trophy.” Jr. Boys — Walker Allen, Jr.; Rocky Boy Stars Kasey Seyfert, So.

2013: NA Head Coach: Rachel Seiler Key Runners: Girls — Jude The Boy, Minnie The Boy, Reanan Plain Bull. Boys — Tristan Belgarde, Chase Corcoran, Isiah Turn Toes, Shadow LaForge. Coach Says: “We are looking to improve on times from last year. The team is already showing an increase in dedication and determination. Many runners put time in this summer running on their own and are starting off in better shape.”

Roundup Panthers 2013: Girls 10th at state, boys 24th Head Coach: Spike Tuss Key Runners: Girls — Baylee Green, Jr., third at state; Carrie Cota, Jr.; Katie Browning, Sr.; Cassie Haverkamp, Jr.; Brittany Cockerham, So. Boys — Lane Pascall, Sr., Kris Thompson, So.; Harley Dowling, So.; Jon Benes, So. Coach Says: “This is the second year of a revived program that was dropped in the mid-1980s. Our goal is to get everybody to the state meet. By hard work and dedication, we will be there at the end.”

St. Labre Braves 2013: NA Head Coach: Joan Jilka Key Runners: Girls — Tamia Two Moons, So., second at state. Boys — Virgil McCormick, So. seventh at state. Coach Says: “Will have a strong nucleus of sophomore boys and girls returning this season.”

CLASS C Belt-Centerville Miners 2013: Girls second at state Head Coach: Mark Garber Key Runners: Kenzie Lencioni, Sr., eighth at state; Lauren Winder, Jr. Coach Says: “The team has been running on their own during the summertime and is looking forward to the upcoming season. One goal in mind: Finish strong!”

Bridger Scouts 2013: First year of program Head coach: Tammi Rogers. Key runners: Boys — Dan Lavy, Sr. Coach Says: “We had two participants last year and we have five or six this year. I am really happy to see the increased interest.”

Hobson-Moore-Judith Gap (Tri-Cities) Titans 2013: Boys fourth at state, girls sixth Head coach: Kenneth Roberts Key runners: Girls — Faith Stevenson, Sr.; Christina Eike, Fr. Boys — Kevin Bingham, Jr., allstate; Luke Westbrook, Sr. Coach says: “We have a tight-knit group who are truly dedicated to running and determined to explore their limits and push and develop their athleticism. They have also shown their dedication in the classroom in the past by winning the Army National Guard Academic All-Team Award for the past three years. Single-handedly the hardest working group of student-athletes coach Roberts has had since coming to Hobson School.”

Manhattan Christian Eagles 2013: N/A Head coach: Nate Te Shea Key runners: Girls — Nikki Allen, fourth at state; Emma Adams, 14th at state. Boys — Colton Leum, 11th at state; Daniel Buchignani. Coach Says: “It is going to be a good season. I have a lot of young kids but they are working hard and improving.”

West Yellowstone Wolverines 2013: No team Head coach: A.J. Chlebnik Key runners: Girls — Bailee Parker, Jr., 800, 1,600, 3,200 state champion and record holder for 1,600 and 3,200. Coach Says: “We’re looking forward to a strong first season. We have a great place to train and a good group of athletes.”

Billings AA golfers could be tough to beat By BILL BIGHAUS bbighaus@billingsgazette.com

Senior, which placed one stroke behind Skyview in fourth, will counter with seniors Sean Benson, Austin Walter and Adam HenWhen it comes to State AA boys golf this neberry returning. fall, it might be tough to beat the three BillWest lost state medalist Austin Berg and ings schools. two other seniors, but returns junior Garrett Billings West will be looking to defend its Woodin and sophomore Riley Kaercher off state championship, but city rivals Senior last year’s state title team. and Skyview also pose a serious threat to the “We’re really young, but incredibly deep,” Golden Bears’ reign. Edward said. “One through 12, they are kids “I think Senior is going to be really good, that can play.” and Skyview, too,” West coach Lance EdEntering the mix will be freshman Joey ward said. “Their top three are pretty solid, Moore, who — at age 14 — was the lowest so Billings is going to be well represented this scoring junior player at the Montana State year. I think Bozeman could be pretty good … Men’s Amateur this summer in Whitefish. state will be played in Bozeman and they’ve “He’s certainly going to add something to got some players.” the program,” Edward said. So does Kalispell Glacier and Great Falls In Class A, last year’s champion Sidney CMR, he added. lost four of its five players, including its top Skyview, which was third at state last three scorers. year in a tight race, returns juniors Payton Billings Central placed fourth at state last Stott and Gage Passon, for starters, from last fall and will return Dylan Neutgens, Kaiden year’s state team. Caraveau and Jackson Boos.

last year — and will also be returning. “I think there’s definitely some competition out there,” Edward said. In looking to repeat as AA champs, the That includes last year’s runner-up Golden Bears will be counting on their Butte, which returns Shealyn Hafer, who closeness to carry them through again. placed fifth individually last fall. West returns its top three finishers Great Falls High, sixth a year ago, will from state: junior Hayden Flohr, along also contend with twins Casey and Catrina with seniors Hannah Zwemke and Mike’la Babinecz. Atkinson. In the Class A ranks, Polson’s girls have The Bears have placed among the top captured the past three state championships. three teams at state the past three seasons. Laurel, which advanced to state last year, “They’ve just had a lot of fun,” Edward returns juniors Morgan O’Neil and Madi said of his girls. “They’ve kind of grown up Tucker, who placed fifth and 11th overall, together. They push each other and they along with Kallie Linse and April Wheeler. compete with each other, but they definiteCentral will have Sophia Mascarena and ly pull for each other. That helps a lot.” Chloe Michaelson back for another season. State medalist Teigan Avery will be The State AA tournament for boys and back for Glacier, along with senior Kortney girls will be played at Bridger Creek Golf McNeil of Billings Senior, who was the Course in Bozeman on Oct. 2-3. runner-up. McNeil captured state titles as a The State A tournament for boys and freshman and sophomore. girls will take place at the Hamilton Golf Helena Capital’s Coral Schulz was third Club on Oct. 3-4.

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some experience with four of this year’s players playing varsity all year last year. I think we can be in the top half of the team scores for each tournament.”

Woodin, Bryley Woods, Parker Elliot, Riley Kaercher, Barron Edward, Caleb Trost, Joey Moore; Girls: Hannah Zwemke, Mike’la Billings Senior Broncs Atkinson, Hayden Flohr, Hillary Smith. 2013: Fourth at state Coach says (girls): “Our girls, Head Coach: Terry Caekaert Key Players: Girls — Kortney in contrast, are as experienced as McNeil, Sr.; Allie Bofto, Jr.; Emma anyone, but very thin. It will be Dyre, Jr.; Abbey Mohr, So.; Taryn fun to see how things progress as the season goes.” Gutierez, So.; Sarah Qualls, Fr.; Coach says (boys): “Our boys Jalen Wagner, Fr. Boys — Sean are as deep as any team in the Bensen, Sr.; Austin Walter, Sr.; state, but very young.” Adam Henneberry, Sr.; Hayden Peters, Sr.; Warren Findon, Sr.; Eli Caekaert, Jr.; Andrew Driscoll, Billings Skyview Falcons Jr.; Patrick Zimmer, Jr.; Shane 2013: NA Bykonen, So.; Ty Torbert, So.; Head Coach: Kas Ioane Braxton Humphrey, Fr.; Connor Key Players: Boys — Payton Kelckbusch, Fr. Stott, Jr.; Gage Passon, Jr.; Logan Coach Says: “Senior has a reMartin, So.; Alex Hilario, Sr.; Braxmarkable group of students that ton Patterson, Sr.; Jameson Wilcan play exceptional golf. Our lems, Sr.; Nathan Rodacker, Jr.; goal is to have our performance Sean Wilson, So.; Chase Walters, equal our potential.” So. Girls — Delaney Schmidt, Sr.; Madison Bartleson, Sr.; Angela Billings West Golden Bears King, So.; Emma Tolzien, So.; Madiliene Fugate, So. 2013: State champions Note: Stott finished tied for Head Coach: Lance Edward Key Players: Boys — Colton fifth last year at state. Coach Says (girls): “They’re Hunt, Tanner Dyk, Garrett

hard-working girls. They’re always striving to be the best they can be.”

Bozeman Hawks 2013: Boys fifth at state, girls eighth Head Coach: Pat Darbro Key Players: Boys — Conner Brown, Tyson Odden. Girls — Bridget Beyer. Coach Says: “We are very young and inexperienced both sides, but we are mentally tough.”

Great Falls Bison 2013: 12th at state Head Coach: Lance Olson Key Players: Boys — Cody Babinecz, Sr.; Schaefer Paladichuk, So.; Keaton Sunchild, Fr.; Girls — Abigail Davidson, Sr.; Casey Babinecz, Jr., Catrina Babinecz, Jr. Coach Says: “Our boys team is young this year with two seniors, two sophomores and two freshmen playing for varsity spots. I believe we can be competitive this year. Our girls have

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Kalispell Glacier Wolfpack 2013: Boys sixth at state, girls seventh Head Coach: Jim Schaible Key Players: Girls — Teigan Avery, Jr. Boys — Cody Sherrill, Sr.; Scott Larson, Sr.; Tom Mann, Jr. Coach Says: “Both Wolfpack boys and girls are expecting to bring home a trophy.”

CLASS A Billings Central Rams 2013: Fourth at state Head Coach: Matt Stricker Key Players: Boys — Dylan Neutgens, Sr.; Jackson Boos, Jr.; Kaiden Caraveau, Jr.; Samuel Berry, So.; Liam Clancy, Fr. Girls — Sophia Mascarena, So.;

Chloe Michaelson, So. Coach Says: “Really looking forward to this year! Only missed the podium at State for boys team by six strokes last season and there should be no reason we can’t make podium this year, all the kids have been working very hard on their games this summer and are motivated to bring back some hardware from state.”

Novasio, Sr.; Garrison Allen, Jr.; Andrew Day, Jr.; Layne Willis, So.; Logan Allen, So. Girls — April Wheeler, Sr.; Morgan O’Neil, Jr.; Madi Tucker, Jr.; Kallie Linse, So. Coach Says: “We’re ready to get to work and continue to improve each day! We’re looking forward to the girls making a return trip to state and improving upon last year’s finish.”

Frenchtown Broncs

Lewistown Golden Eagles

2013: NA Head Coach: Tim Ockler Key Players: Boys — Chris Delaney, Sr. Girls — Jamie Mcnalley, Sr.; Jamie Knight, So.; Dani Flynn, So. Coach says: “Girls’ team can make a very strong showing at divisionals this year. Chris Delaney has a very good chance at a top 10 finish at state.”

2013: Boys Central A Divisional champions Head Coach: Brett Thackeray Key Players: Boys — Zach Hould, Sr.; Trip Crouse, Jr.; Tyrell Walter, Jr.; Girls — Dani Birdwell, Sr.; Kayla Irish, So.; Madison Lewis, So. Coach says: “The girls we have are excellent and I expect them all to qualify for state, but we need more participation in our women’s golf program to be competitive. Our boys took the district title and finished fifth at state last year — I believe we will do better this year.”

Laurel Locomotives 2013: NA Head Coach: Amber Griffith Key Players: Boys — Ian

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2014 NCAA West Regional Cross Country Championships November 22, 2014 Amend Park Billings

2014-15 GNAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships March 4-7, 2015 Alterowitz Gym MSU Billings

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Bobbi Knudsen, 2014 GNAC Player of the Year