Lake County Friday night football recap for week two
EMILY MESSER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 month, 1 week AGO
Arlee’s Kade DuPuis-Pablo attempts to make a catch while Darby’s Jordan Browning attempts to interrupt the pass. (Emily Messer/Leader)
Mission’s Cage Salmilen makes his way around a Plains Horseman during their away game on Thursday, Sept. 3. (Christa Umphrey photo)
Ronan’s Layton Burland takes the ball down the field as a Browning Indian attempts to stop him. (Christa Umphrey photo)
Arlee’s Kade Crawford navigates through the Darby defensive line with the help of his teammate during their home game on Friday, Sept. 4. (Emily Messer/Leader)
Arlee Warrior Keelan DuPuis makes a pass to his teammate during Arlee’s home game against the Darby Tigers on Friday, Sept. 4. (Emily Messer/Leader)
Arlee’s Jackson Curtiss takes a hit from Darby’s Reagan Christopherson while attempting to move the ball down the field on Friday, Sept. 4. (Emily Messer/Leader)
Ronan’s student section cheers during their first home game against the Browning Indians on Friday, Sept. 4. (Christa Umphrey photo)
Emily Messer joined the Lake County Leader in July of 2025 after earning a B.A. degree in Journalism from the University of Montana. Emily grew up in the rolling hills of southeast Missouri. She's lived in Montana since 2022 and honed her reporting craft through the UM J-School newspaper and internships at the RMEF Bugle Magazine and the Missoulian. At the Leader, she covers government, business, education, agriculture and community news. Contact Emily Messer at [email protected] or 406.883.4343 | September 10, 2026 12:00 AM
On Friday night, teams across the valley faced strong opponents, but they're finding their rhythm and bringing home more wins as the season kicks off.
In 8-Man football, the Arlee Warriors had a hard battle, losing 12-66 to the Darby Tigers; the St. Ignatius Bulldogs fought for a statement road victory, winning 52-6 over the Plains Horsemen; and the Charlo Vikings had a tough road game, losing 0-62 to the Superior Bobcats.
In Class A, Ronan Chiefs took a home-game triumph, winning 28-6 against the Browning Indians; Polson Pirates suffered a tough defeat, 29-14, against the Lockwood Lions.
Lake County football standings:
Arlee Warrior Football: 0-2
St. Ignatius Bulldogs: 1-1
Charlo Viking Football: 0-2
Ronan Chiefs Football: 1-1
Polson Pirate Football: 1-1
Mission’s Cage Salmilen makes his way around a Plains Horseman during their away game on Thursday, Sept. 3. (Christa Umphrey photo)
Ronan’s Layton Burland takes the ball down the field as a Browning Indian attempts to stop him. (Christa Umphrey photo)
Arlee’s Kade Crawford navigates through the Darby defensive line with the help of his teammate during their home game on Friday, Sept. 4. (Emily Messer/Leader)
Arlee Warrior Keelan DuPuis makes a pass to his teammate during Arlee’s home game against the Darby Tigers on Friday, Sept. 4. (Emily Messer/Leader)
Arlee’s Jackson Curtiss takes a hit from Darby’s Reagan Christopherson while attempting to move the ball down the field on Friday, Sept. 4. (Emily Messer/Leader)
Arlee’s Kade Crawford moves through the Darby defensive line during Arlee’s home game on Friday, Sept. 4. (Emily Messer/Leader) 
Ronan’s student section cheers during their first home game against the Browning Indians on Friday, Sept. 4. (Christa Umphrey photo)ARTICLES BY EMILY MESSER
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