4th Grade Week 3
Thriftway Colts VS Universal Athletic/Game-one Commanders
Commanders 12 Colts 0
The Commanders shut out the Colts with a suffocating defense, including tackles for a loss by Brayden Regan, Jake Janecke, Wyatt Edelman, Knox Cramer, and Traysen Jensen. Ridge Bauer and Jake Janecke both ran for touchdowns in the first half. Kelton Dennehy and Paxton McEwen contributed to the running game with Gavin Morgan under center for the Commanders.
For the second straight week the short handed Thriftway Colts were stifled offensively and unable to get any momentum going.
The colts started the game on a strong possession and ground game lead up front by Will “TheFoundation” Davis, Lonnie” The Force” D’Arcy, and Beaudin “Papa” Murphy who ran the ball great for his first nod at starting running back and recovered a fumble on the first defensive possession.
Brysen “The Machine” Fosness and Benny “The Jet” Donaldson tossed a dime each to their teammates. Colt “The Missle” Dinius hauled in a great pass and flew all over the field defensively playing everywhere asked of him. Colin “The Shots” Mchugh, Franky “Stuart” Little, and Abel “As He Goes” Bolstad all played great at safety and contributed to a turnover on downs in the second half.
Harrington Pepsi Patriots VS Glacier Bank/CCCS Falcon
Patriots – 12 Falcons – 6
It was a sloppy field and challenging weather, but the Patriots rose to the occasion once again! In a game that could have gone either way on Thursday night at Little Guy Field, the Patriots prevailed in a 12-6 overtime win. Both teams had a chance to score from the 10 yards line during the overtime battle. QB Hunter Snyder scampered for a 10 yard touchdown giving the Patriots the lead. The Defense then set up to keep the ferocious Falcons out of the end zone and succeeded.
Defense was the story of the night for the Patriots. Everyone stepped up and had a positive attitude throughout the game. During the game the Patriots had an amazing goal line stand, and also held the talented Falcons to only 6 points. Defense was led by outside linebackers, JJ Hardy and Dustin Watts as well as Bridger Smyth and Landon Wrampe on the defensive line. The team also had huge tackles from Lucas Coyne, Cooper Kahtani, Bentley Detonancour, Jacobi Grunhuvd and Lincoln West. Excellent secondary play from Jack Panisko, Lucas Day-Purcell, Reese Lyndes and Marcus Gleason prevented the Falcons from getting key completions in the end zone and from getting any large plays. The team did a great job swarming and tackling as a unit.
The offense faced a very tough Falcon defense and it took some time to get some movement. Huge blocking by the wide receivers Reese Lyndes, Jack Panisko, Lucas Day-Purcell and tight ends Lucas Coyne and Marcus Gleason helped paved the way for a beautiful QB bootleg get the second score of the game and the win. Bentley Detonancour and JJ Hardy had some great runs, and Dustin Watts hooked up with QB Hunter Snyder on a couple of great gains through the air. Cooper Kahtani and Hunter Snyder did a great job with with their exchanges between the QB and Center keeping the team free from fumbles despite the very wet/rainy conditions.
A great team win, and never-say-die attitude led the Patriots to their second win of the season. The next encounter with the Falcons will no doubt be quite the rematch.
5th Grade Week 3
McQueen Athletic Club Vikings VS Steele’s/Bank of Butte Chiefs
Vikings 33 Chiefs 16
The Vikings pulled off a win in a hard fought battle with the Chiefs. The game was much closer then the final score. Logan “ Wolverine“ Grunhuvd powered his to a touchdown on the first drive. This was after the Vikings forced a fumble on the Chiefs first drive. On the Vikings second drive on the first play Bridger “Bob” Stearns took it to the house for a long TD run. After the Chiefs scored Grunhuvd rumbled his way in for a rushing touchdown.
In the second half the game the Chiefs got within a score towards the end of the game. Again Stearns took a long run the whole length of the field untouched. The Chiefs fumble on the kick return on the next play Cruz “The missile” Kissel took a long to house to close out the game. Sammy “The Bull” Blue played great on Special teams and defense. Madden “Coach Z” Zeren played a great game on all three phases. The Vikings Played light out again.
Buffalo Wild Wings Steelers VS First Citizen’s Cowboys
Steelers 22- Cowboys 13
A close and tough fought game came down to blocking led by Kaylor Smith #5 from the WR position. With Kaylor driving his defender down the field, opened massive holes for Keaton Hislop #8 and Logan Bush #6 to find the end zone. Treyton Rostad #4 and Carter Fulton #1 also contributed with big runs in the ground game.
The defensive line (Gage Taylor #14, Charlie Gillespie #7, Tayten Lester #13, and William Stockwell #15) really set the tempo early as they found themselves the back field often. Each of them had a great game with multiple tackles.
This game was close to the last second as the Steelers held on to a 1 point lead made possible by Charlie going 2 for 2 for PATs. It was only at the last play that the Steelers scored to make the victory a 9 point game.
6th Grade Week 3
Pioneer Technical Packers VS Casagranda’s Seahawks
Seahawks 36- Packers 16
The Packers were led offensively by Weston Klima’s two touchdown performance. One was a nice catch/run and the other was a kick return. Colbey Doyle used his leg to convert on both PATs attempts. On the defensive side of the ball, the Packers, Payne Mills recovered a fumble on the opening drive. Landon Day-Purcell, Teddy Mayne, and Tucker Allmendinger led the Packers defense with several tackles.
The Seahawks defeated the Packers 36-16. The Seahawks offensive charge was lead the great running of Ryan Bache and Easton Dawes who both scored multiple touchdowns. Cooper Carter contributed a great push from the offensive line and was stand out from his middle linebacker position. Hayden Kuper was a steady presence at cornerback and wide receiver. Blaine Trainor was big contributor to a very stout defensive effort.
Lisac’s Tire Raiders VS 5518 Designs Rams
Rams 22- Raiders 12
The Rams put a complete team effort together for the W. Colton Nasheim was all over the place, on the D Line, making tackles and recovered a fumble, then took his skills to the offensive side of the ball at running back and made several key runs to put the game out of reach. Twin brother, Chase Nasheim was key in the kicking game and made 2 PAT’s. Romian Taylor, Fabian Thompson, and Dylan Harrington were also huge in the offensive game planning and each had great runs.
The Rams Defense was led by major efforts from Jaghar Laursen, Renzy LeProwse, and Riley Macumber. All stepped up to make big hits and helped control the game. Hugh O’Brien had a great all around game on offense and defense. Having 2 long touchdown runs where he broke multiple tackles to the endzone and bein in on numerous tackles. Kaden Evans had a great game on defense being in on a handful of tackles and playing great coverage on pass plays.
Kaidon Sullivan had a great game from the cornerback position sticking to his guy like glue and not allowing a completion all game. Isaak Phillips had a good game from the defensive line. He showed great hustle and was in on a couple of tackles. Casen Peltomaa had a great game from the defensive end position. Having a couple pressure in the backfield and having a couple of nice blocks from wide receiver.
