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Bridwell, Reiten had record-setting season

CHRIS PETERSON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 years, 4 months AGO
by CHRIS PETERSON
Chris Peterson is the editor of the Hungry Horse News. He covers Columbia Falls, the Canyon, Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. All told, about 4 million acres of the best parts of the planet. He can be reached at [email protected] or 406-892-2151. | November 30, 2016 7:56 AM

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As the snow gets heavier, Bridwell throws a pass.

Columbia Falls senior quarterback Dakota Bridwell and receiver Braxton Reiten put up some impressive numbers and sets several records this football season. Here’s a look at some of the numbers:

• Bridwell threw for 4,055 yards this season and averaged 337.92 yards per game. That’s a new Class A record. For his career, he threw for 7,982 yards over three seasons. He set a new record for touchdowns passes in a season with 49 and in a game with eight. Over his career, he had 93 touchdown passes, second best in Class A and second among all classes.

• Reiten had 1,303 yards receiving this year, a new record in class A and 74 receptions, which is a new Class A record and fifth overall. He had 22 touchdown receptions this season, a new all-class record and he had five touchdown receptions in a game, which is a new class A record and ties the all-class record.

The records are based on stats from the Montana High School Association, which relies on schools to self-report statistics.

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