by Scott Sacry
The Darby Tigers improved to 2-0 for the season with a thrilling 36-34 road victory over Plains on Friday, Sept. 6th. The Tigers were down 14-34 at halftime, then came roaring back, scoring 22 unanswered points to get the victory. To end the game, the Tigers blocked a field goal as time ran out to secure the win.
Darby’s McCoy Townsend rushed for 143 yards, had 64 receiving yards and had 5 total touchdowns. Eli Jones also rushed for 100 yards. Jordan Browning passed for 75 yards and a touchdown. Darby hosts Bitterroot Valley foe Victor for their Homecoming game this Friday.
The Florence Falcons got back to their winning ways by defeating Townsend 31-14 on Friday, Sept. 6 in Townsend. The Falcons are now 1-1 on the season and face a strong Huntley Project team this Friday in Butte.
The Victor Pirates were defeated 0-52 by Seeley-Swan on Friday, Sept. 6. The Pirates will make the trip south this Friday to take on Darby.
The Stevensville ‘Jackets were defeated by the defending state champion Beavers 55-0 on Friday, Sept. 6th in Dillon. Dillon jumped out to a 35-0 first quarter lead and coasted to the victory over the young Stevi squad. Stevensville will host Browning this Friday.
In a bit of a surprise, Corvallis was handily defeated 42-0 by the Frenchtown Broncs in Frenchtown on Friday, Sept. 6. Frenchtown led 14-0 after the first quarter and 35-0 at halftime to stun the Blue Devils. Corvallis has no time to rest as they head north on Friday to face a strong Whitefish team.
The Hamilton Broncs traveled to Butte Central on Friday and lost in overtime to the Maroons 21-22. The Broncs had a chance to win the game after scoring a TD in overtime, but their 2-point conversion attempt fell short. The Broncs will travel to Bigfork this Friday to take on the Vikings.