Bobcats, Tigers selected for 8-man All-State
JOHN HAMILTON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 month AGO
SUPERIOR JUNIOR QUARTERBACK Landon Richards has earned Montana 8-Man All-State honors for his fine play this season. Pictured in action at St. Regis early this season, Richards was named first team all-conference at quarterback and defensive back. Also pictured, Barrett Bessette (34) of St. Regis was also named All-State and first team all-conference both ways. (John Hamilton/vp-mi)
Six Mineral County high school football players have been named to the 2025 Montana 8-Man All-State football team.
From Superior, senior Logan Merrill and juniors Gannon Quinlan, Turner Milender and Landon Richards were the Bobcat players named All-State.
From St. Regis, senior Barrett Bessette and junior Conner Lulis were the Tiger players named All-State.
Both Mineral County squads advanced to the 8-Man playoffs. The Bobcats are coached by Jeff Schultz and the Tigers are guided by Jesse Allan.
All-conference and all-state teams are selected by league coaches following the conclusion of regular season play.
Western 8-Man 2025
All-State Football Selections
McCoy Townsend, sr., Darby; Derrick Brovold, sr., Seeley-Swan; Lex LaFromobis, sr., Mission; Gannon Quinlan, jr., Superior; Barrett Bessette, sr., St. Regis; Kolten ZurMuehlen, sr. Seeley-Swan; Ryan Sharbono, sr., Mission; Quinlan McClure, sr., Seeley-Swan; Turner Milender, jr., Superior; Conner Lulis, jr., St. Regis; Landon Richards, jr., Superior; Logan Merrill, sr., Superior.
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