Football roundup: Mission rolls, Charlo breaks through, Ronan and Arlee fall
BRANDON HANSEN For the Leader | Lake County Leader | UPDATED 2 months, 2 weeks AGO
Polson Pirate quarter back Case Cox scores, tying the score to 6-6 against the Bigfolk Vikings. (Bob Gunderson Photo)
Mission Bulldog Lex LaFrombois goes for a touchdown, but was out by one yard. The Bulldogs pulled off the next play scoring against the Troy Trojan on Oct. 11. (Christa Umphrey Photo)
Ronan Chief Layton Burland attempts to take down Libby Logger Bransen Holzer during the Ronan home game on Oct. 10. (Emily Messer/Leader)
Libby Logger senior Bransen Holzer pushed away Ronan Chief Layton Burland on Oct. 10. (Emily Messer/Leader)
Ronan Chief Cooper Wayman charges onto the field as the Chiefs kick off their game against the Libby Loggers on Oct. 10. (Emily Messer/Leader)
Mission Bulldog Milo Crooks tackles a Troy Trojan on Oct. 11 during the Mission home game. (Christa Umphrey Photo)
Lake County teams had a mixed night under the Friday night lights, with Mission powering past Troy, Charlo picking up a hard-fought win at Victor, and both Ronan and Arlee coming up short on the road.
Mission 68, Troy 28
The Bulldogs continued their strong season with another explosive offensive performance, improving to 5-2. Mission’s high-powered attack overwhelmed Troy from the start, scoring early and often to stay among the top teams in the Western 8-Man ranks.
Charlo 24, Victor 16
Charlo earned its first win of the season in a gritty battle at Victor. The Vikings jumped out early with a pair of first-half touchdowns and held off a late Pirates rally to secure the 24-16 victory. The win moved Charlo to 3-4 on the year as the team looks to finish the season on a strong note.
Libby 35, Ronan 0
Ronan struggled to find offensive rhythm on the road as the Loggers’ defense kept the Chiefs (0-6) in check. Libby quarterback Tristan Andersen ran for one touchdown and threw for another to lead the way, while Bransen Holzer added scores on the ground and on a punt return.
St. Regis/Mullan 62, Arlee 26
Despite a strong start, the Warriors couldn’t contain the Tigers’ fast-paced offense in an eight-man clash on the road. Arlee dropped to 2-4 with the loss but continued to show offensive flashes, finding the end zone multiple times against one of the top teams in the conference.
Mission Bulldog Lex LaFrombois goes for a touchdown, but was out by one yard. The Bulldogs pulled off the next play scoring against the Troy Trojan on Oct. 11. (Christa Umphrey Photo)
Ronan Chief Layton Burland attempts to take down Libby Logger Bransen Holzer during the Ronan home game on Oct. 10. (Emily Messer/Leader)
Libby Logger senior Bransen Holzer pushed away Ronan Chief Layton Burland on Oct. 10. (Emily Messer/Leader)
Ronan Chief Cooper Wayman charges onto the field as the Chiefs kick off their game against the Libby Loggers on Oct. 10. (Emily Messer/Leader)
Mission Bulldog Milo Crooks tackles a Troy Trojan on Oct. 11 during the Mission home game. (Christa Umphrey Photo)