by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor
Darby defeats St. Regis
The Darby Tigers bounced back from a tough loss to Superior by beating a strong St. Regis team 40-36 on Friday, October 3 in Darby.
Darby’s do-it-all quarterback McCoy Townsend put up video game numbers in the victory. Townsend rushed 41 times for a whopping 313 yards and scored 6 touchdowns. He also led the team with 15 tackles from his linebacker position on defense.
Also for Darby, Oliver Long had 2.5 sacks and 6 tackles, Jordan Browning had 31 yards rushing and 6 tackles, and Jaden Bailey had an interception.
Darby’s McCoy Townsend had a monster game in Darby’s 40-36 win over St. Regis on Friday, October 3 in Darby. Townsend rushed 41 times for 313 yards and scored 6 touchdowns. Photo by Scott Sacry.
Darby is now 5-1 on the season. The Tigers have their toughest task of the season this week as they play at Seeley-Swan on Friday, September 10 at 7 p.m. Seeley is 6-0 and #5 ranked in the 406mtsports.com poll.
Florence whips Wardens
The Florence Falcons went to Deer Lodge on Friday, October 3, and defeated the Wardens 61-6. The Falcons have won their last two games by a combined total of 117-6.
Florence is now 2-3 on the season. They Falcons have a tough conference test this week as they battle #5 Eureka (4-1) on Friday, October 10th at 7 p.m in Florence. Eureka’s sole loss came against Class A Whitefish.
Hamilton falls to Frenchtown
The #3 Hamilton Broncs hosted the #5 Frenchtown Broncs on Friday, October 3, in a matchup of top five teams (406mtsports.com). The game was evenly matched, but Frenchtown outlasted Hamilton and won 21-14.
Hamilton jumped out to an early 6-0 lead, then Frenchtown scored 21 unanswered points to lead 21-6 at halftime. Hamilton had a third quarter touchdown to make it a seven-point game, but Hamilton was unable to make up the difference and lost their first game of the season.
The game stats reveal an even contest. Hamilton rushed for 205 yards and passed for 98 yards, while Frenchtown rushed for 209 yards and passed for 101 yards. Both teams lost a fumble and Hamilton won the time of possession battle, but Hamilton had three interceptions on the night.
For Hamilton, RB Jude Widmer had 16 carries for 134 yards and a touchdown, QB Cooper Weston completed 16 of 23 passes for 98 yards and rushed for 22 yards and a touchdown, and Jackson Lubke had 8 catches for 47 yards.
Hamilton is now 4-1 on the season and travels to Dillon (1-4) on Friday, September 10, to battle the Beavers at 7 p.m.
Blue Devils beaten by
Beavers
The Corvallis football team hosted Dillon on Friday, October 3. The Blue Devils fought hard but fell 7-26.
For Corvallis, Marshall Jessop led the defense with 11 tackles, Aidan Emerson had six tackles, three pancake blocks, and a sack, and Caleb Johansen had six tackles, including three for a loss.
Corvallis is now 0-5 on the season and hosts Stevensville (1-5) in a Bitterroot Valley matchup on Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.
Victor loses to St. Ignatius
The Victor Pirates played at St. Ignatius on Friday, October 3. The Pirates came up against a tough Bulldog team and lost 8-44.
Victor is now 1-4 on the season, and hosts Charlo (2-4) on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m.
Stevensville defeated by Maroons
The Stevensville football team played Butte Central on Friday, October 3 at the Montana Tech Stadium and lost 22-58.
The game was close early, as Stevensville trailed 14-24 at halftime, thanks to two long touchdown passes from ‘Jacket quarterback Luca Schmidt to WR Josh Pfister. After halftime, the Maroons took control and won 58-22.
For Stevensville, RB Landon Bryan rushed for 81 yards on 20 carries, RB Todd Whitescarver rushed for 73 yards on 12 carries, including a TD, QB Luca Schmidt passed for 192 yards, and WR Josh Pfister caught 3 passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns.
Stevensville is now 1-5 on the season and plays at Corvallis (0-5) on Friday, October 10th at 7 p.m.