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Friday, August 29, 2014

Class A football preview PLUS valley schools’ fall sports schedules PERRY BACKU/RAVALLI REPUBLICS

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Corvallis, Hamilton shoot for playoff berths FRITZ NEIGHBOR

Burrows’ biggest player is 215-pound two-way In Southwestern lineman Kordale Behner.

A football this seaThe tallest is quarterback son, Dillon still has Bryce Torrey, and he has the goods, including some talented targets quarterback JD Ferris in Bo Zeiler and John and his 26 touchdown Diepstraten. passes and 406 rushing But it’s a tall mountain yards. There are also to climb. Of 45 kids that two more Ferris couscame out, 30 are sophoins: running back Jason mores or freshmen. On and receiver Justin. the other hand, five of Right behind the those sophomores started Beavers is Butte on the O-line last year.

Central, which returns “We’re super young, eight starters on both but some of these young PERRY BACKU/RAVALLI REPUBLICS sides of the ball from kids have varsity time Stevensville Yellowjackets practice some agillity drills during a recent practice. a team that lost in the already,” said Burrows, first round of the Class who was a Stevi assistant A playoffs to Whitefish. for three years before taking over. “We’re going to have to fight for That appears to leave one playoff spot up for grabs, and Corvallis everything we get, but that’s OK.” and Hamilton are gunning for it.

The Hamilton Broncs won a playoff game last year, over Polson, SOUTHWESTERN A CAPSULES and returns all five of its offensive linemen — including Zach Brown, Dylan Myhre and Philip Whitney.

Anaconda Head coach Travis Blome is moving Bret Huxtable up to replace Coach: Bob Orrino, sixth season, 15-30 at Anaconda graduated quarterback Josh Bauder, but his team may not throw Last made playoffs: 2012, lost in quarterfinals to Livingston quite as much as last year’s pass-happy squad.

Starters returning: 6 on offense, 6 on defense “We have the same system,” said Blome. “But with five returnPlayers to watch: FB/LB Dylan Flack, 5-7, 170, sr.; C/DL Bobby ing O-linemen and a couple good running backs (Alex Draper and Orrino, 6-0, 285, sr.; OL/DL Michael Monaco, 6-2, 210, sr.; CB/WR Wyatt Luedecke), we’re going to have to take advantage of that.

Ethan Blume, 6-0, 165, sr.; QB/DB Kaden Weis, 6-0, 185, jr.; LB/RB “And for the first time we’re going to have a couple tight ends Sean Gallagher, 5-9, 185, jr. that have put in the time. Our personnel packages are going to be a little different this year.”

Butte Central Luedecke is the fastest Bronc, but can he help Hamilton catch Coach: Don Peoples, Jr. (Carroll College, 1986), 26th year, 163-76 at Corvallis? The Blue Devils could play 6-4, 235-pound Jesse Sims Central at running back as well as linebacker; Jayce Gilder gives them an Last made playoffs: 2013, lost in first round to Whitefish equally large quarterback.

Starters returning: 8 on offense, 8 on defense.

In fact, both players line up behind what second-year coach Players to watch: OT/DE Marcus Ferriter, 6-4, 220, jr.; FB/LB Clayton Curley says is one of the smaller offensive lines in the Kaemen Richards, 6-2, 220, sr.; QB/FS Danny Peoples, 6-0, 185, sr.; league. The idea is to make up for that with quickness and aggresWR/SS Chad Peterson, 6-0, 185, sr.; C/DT Liam Doaran, 6-0, 210, sr.; siveness, and earn the Blue Devils’ first playoff berth since 2008.

WR/CB Dalton Sessions, 6-0, 190, sr.; RB/DE Kyle Harrington, 6-0, Anaconda, which like Libby is in its last year in Class A, has some 180; LB/TE Kyle Schulte, 6-1, 200, jr.; FS/WR Cal Hollow, 5-8, 165, jr. skill likes like running backs Dylan Flack and Sean Gallagher, but the Copperheads may need help up front.

It’s the same story in Stevensville, where first-year coach Eric

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Corvallis Coach: Clayton Curley (Montana State, 2008), second year, 1-7 at Corvallis.

Last made playoffs: 2008, lost in first round to Columbia Falls Starters returning: 10 on offense, 10 on defense Players to watch: QB/DE Jayce Gilder, 6-4, 220, sr.; RB/LB Jesse Sims, 6-4, 235, sr.; RB/LB Gunnar Fairbrother, 5-8, 170, sr.; OL/LB Sam Burdette, 5-11, 200, sr.; DB/WR Taylor Sylvester, 6-2, 180, sr.; DB/WR Austin Ray, 5-11, 175, sr.

Dillon Coach: Rick Nordahl (UM-Western, 1988), second year, 11-0 at Dillon Last made playoffs: 2013, won Class A title Starters returning: 6 on offense, 5 on defense Players to watch: QB JD Ferris, 5-11, 170 sr.; RB/LB Jason Ferris, 6-2, 175; sr.; LB/OG Parker Tezak, 6-0, 205, sr.; WR/DB Justin Ferris, 5-10, 140, sr.; SB/DB Trae Williams, 6-1, 175, sr.; RB/LB Tyler Vanslyke, 5-7, 160, sr.; WR/LB Brady Richardson, 6-3, 175, sr.

Hamilton Coach: Travis Blome (UM-Western, 2007), fourth season, 14-16 at Hamilton Last made playoffs: 2013, lost in quarterfinals to Billings Central Starters returning: 6 on offense, 7 on defense Players to watch: C/DL Zach Brown, 6-2, 235, sr.; OL/DL James McCormick, 5-10, 190, sr.; K Karill Apedaile, 5-11, 160, sr.; DE/OL

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Dylan Myhre, 6-5, 190, sr.; DL/OL Philip Whitney, 5-9, 210, sr.; LB/RB Alex Draper, 6-1, 190, jr.; RB/LB Wyatt Luedecke, 5-10, 180, sr.

Stevensville Coach: Eric Burrows (UM-Western, 2000) first year at Stevensville Last made playoffs: 2011, lost in the quarterfinals to Billings Central Starters returning: 4 on offense, 4 on defense.

Players to watch: SS/WR Bo Zeiler, 5-8, 160, jr.; CB/WR John Deipstraten, 5-10, 170, jr.; QB/DB Bryce Torrey, 6-4, 195, jr.; OL/DL Kordale Behner, 5-11, 215, jr.; WR/DB Caleb Kleinjen, 5-10, 150, sr.; OL/DL Carson Katen, 6-2, 190, so.; RB/LB Caleb Edens, 5-10, 200, so.; RB/LB Dallas Baines, 5-10, 170, jr.

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Hamilton plays in Griz stadium Friday MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

This Friday night, the dream of playing football in WashingtonGrizzly Stadium will come true as two high school teams get to play on the University of Montana campus in Missoula.

The Hamilton High School Broncs will battle the Salmon, Idaho, Savages in a non-conference football game 7 p.m., Friday, August 29.

“These games represent an opportunity for student athletes to play on a field in which they have dreamed of playing on since they were young,” said Darrell Holland, Activities Director for Hamilton High. “In this day of football, it is hard to make it on to any D-1 [Division 1] school in any state but we can allow student athletes the opportunity to create a memory that will last forever regardless of

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how their high school career ends.”

The Billings Wolves Indoor Football League (IFL) has organized this game on Friday night as a fundraiser for their organization. Ticket prices will be $6 for everyone - no conference or school passes will be honored.

Marc Burr, general manager of the Billings Wolves, is organizing the event. There will also be two games on Saturday for other teams.

“Hopefully this opening weekend schedule of games will become a tradition for our athletes in Montana,” said Holland. “This will be a great opportunity for our football team to represent us on the field and represent the state of Montana.”

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Corvallis Blue Devils VARSITY FOOTBALL 8-15: First Practice Date 9-5: Frenchtown (A) 7:00pm 9-12: Polson (A) 7:00pm 9-19: Whitefish (H) 7:00pm Homecoming 9-26: Butte Central (H) 7:00pm 10-3: Stevensville (A) 7:00pm 10-10: Hamilton (H) 7:00pm 10-17: Anaconda (A) 7:00pm 10-24: Dillon (H) 7:00pm (Senior Rec) 11-1: Playoffs 11-8: Playoffs 11-15: Playoffs 11-22: Championship CROSS COUNTRY 8-18: First Practice 9-2: Fairmont 9-11: Ronan 9-20: Mountain West 9-27: Dillon 10-4: Hamilton (Daly Mansion) 10-9: Helena 10-11: Corvallis 10-18: Divisional at Dillon 10-25: State at HelenaTBA

VOLLEYBALL 8-15: First Practice 8-30: Columbia Falls 8-30: Whitefish 9-5: Tip-Off Tournament Frenchtown 9-6: Tip-Off Tournament Frenchtown 9-11: Anaconda 9-13: Anaconda Tournament 9-18: Dillon 9-22: Frenchtown Mixer Frosh Only 9-23: Stevensville 9-27: Butte Central 10-4: Whitefish 10-4: Columbia Falls 10-7: Hamilton 10-9: Anaconda 10-13: Corvallis Mixer Frosh Only 10-17: Butte Central 10-18: Butte Tourney 10-23: Stevensville Senior Recognition 10-30: Dillon 11-1: Hamilton 11-6/7/8: Divisional @ Anaconda 11-13/14/15: State @ Bozeman ALL HOME GAMES WILL START 20 MINUTES FOLLOWING THE PREVIOUS CONTEST

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Darby Tigers cross country Sep-4 Coaches Invite Missoula Sep-11 @ Ronan Sep-13 @ Anaconda Sep-20 @ Mountain West Sep-27 @ Frenchtown Oct-4 @ Hamilton Oct-6 @ Arlee TBD Runners Edge Missoula TBD Helena 7 on 7 Oct-25 STATE Helena VOLLEYBALL Aug-29 v St. Regis (JV/VAR) Aug-30 Sat @ Drummond Sep-5 v Valley Christian Sep-6 @ Seeley Swan Sep-11 @ Lincoln Sep-13 v Granite Sep-16 v Drummond Sep-19 v Victor Sep-25 @ Alberton Sep-27 @ Superior Tourney (Varsity Only) Oct-2 Thurs @ Valley Christian Oct-4 v Seeley Swan Oct-9 v Lincoln Oct-11 @ Granite Oct-14 @ St. Regis Oct-18 v Alberton Oct-23 @ Victor Oct-25 @ Drummond Oct 30 - Nov 1 District Volleyball Darby Nov 6 - Nov 8 Divisional Volleyball Butte Nov 13 - Nov 15 State Volleyball

FOOTBALL Aug-30 v Cascade Sep-6 @ Victor Sep-8 v Victor (JV) Sep-12 v. Superior Sep-15 @ Superior Sep-19 Fri @ Granite 7:00 PM Sep-22 Mon v. Flint Creek Sep-26 v Arlee Sep-29 @ Arlee (JV) Oct-3 Fri v. Noxon (Homecoming) Oct-6 Mon @ Victor (JV) Oct-17 Fri @ Charlo Oct-20 Mon v. Charlo Oct-24 Fri v. Seeley Swan Oct-27 Mon Seeley Swan (JV)

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Florence Falcons FOOTBALL Fri Sept 5 @ Townsend Mon Sept 8 v. Stevensville Fri Sept 12 v. Big Fork Mon Sept 15 @ Hamilton Fri Sept 19 v. Eureka Mon Sept 22 v. Frenchtown Fri Sept 26 @ Whitehall Mon Sept 29 v. Sentinel (Frosh) Sat Oct 4 v. St. Ignatius (Homecoming) Mon Oct 6 @ St.Ignatius Fri Oct 10 @ Deer Lodge Mon Oct 13 v. Deer Lodge Fri Oct 17 v. Loyola (Senior Night) Mon Oct 20 @ Loyola Fri Oct 24 @ Ronan 1 Nov Playoff 8 Nov Qtr Final 15 Nov Semi

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Hamilton Broncs VOLLEYBALL Aug. 30 @ Whitefish Aug. 30 @ C-Falls Sept. 5 Tip Off Tourney @ Frenchtown Sept. 6 Tip Off Tourney @ Frenchtown Sept. 13 v. Dillon Sept. 20 v. Butte Central Sept. 27 v. Anaconda Sept. 30 v. Florence Oct. 4 v. C-Falls Oct. 4 v. Whitefish Oct. 7 @ Corvallis Oct. 9 v. Stevensville Oct. 11 @ Butte Central Oct. 16 @ Dillon Oct. 21 @ Florence Oct. 25 @ Stevensville Oct. 30 @ Anaconda Nov. 1 v. Corvallis Nov. 6-8 Divisional @ Anaconda Nov. 13-15 State @ Bozeman CROSS COUNTRY Aug. 29 Ronan – Canal Run Sept. 6 Belgrade Sept. 11 Ronan Sept. 13 Kalispell Sept. 20 Mountain West (Middle School) Sept. 27 Polson (Middle School) Oct. 4 Hamilton – (Mansion) (Middle School) Oct. 9 Helena 7 on 7 – Varsity Oct. 11 Corvallis – JV – Girls/Boys (Middle School) Oct. 18 Dillon – (Sleepy Hallow) (Divisional) Oct. 25 State – Helena

FOOTBALL *Aug. 29 Salmon (ID) 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 *at Washington-Grizzly Stadium *All games at 7 p.m.

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Victor Pirates FOOTBALL 8/29 @ Kamiah ID 9/6 v. Darby 9/8 @ Darby 9/12 @ Charlo 9/15 v. Charlo 9/19 @ Superior 9/22 v. SuperiorVictor 9/27 v. Flint Creek 9/29 @ Flint Creek 10/6 v. Darby 10/11 @ Seeley 10/13 v. Seeley 10/18 v. Arlee 10/20 @ Arlee 10/25 v. Noxon

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