Prep Football Predictions, Oct. 4

Arlee (2-3) at Charlo (4-0)

The Warriors played their best football of 2013 in a blowout of Noxon last week, but Charlo put together a strong performance against Darby as well. ... The Vikings could hardly be stopped down in the Bitterroot last week, scoring from . ... This homecoming matchup features the county’s top two scorers to date in Patrick BigSam and Tyler Delaney, both having monster seasons, having found the end zone 11 times each. ... Delaney gained 74 rushing yards on just two carries last week. Charlo’s Tristan Santee had two receptions for 100 yards. Both were touchdowns.

Robertson’s Prediction: Charlo 56, Arlee 32

Florence (0-4, 0-0) at Mission (1-4, 0-1)

The Bulldogs have looked much improved the past two weeks despite Friday’s 46-25 loss to Deer Lodge at home. ... Florence is 0-4 but has lost to some solid clubs (Townsend, Bigfork, Whitehall, Eureka). ... The Falcons must be looking forward to district play having completed possibly the toughest non-league schedule in Class B. ... It’s tough to tell what to expect here, given the young Bulldogs’ newfound confidence and the beatdowns that the Falcons have suffered early this season.

Robertson’s Prediction: Florence 21, Mission 14

Polson (3-1, 1-0) at  Whitefish (3-2, 0-1)

The Bulldogs look to bounce off a tough loss to undefeated Columbia Falls, getting shut out by the Wildcats. ... Polson has looked stronger each week in September, handling Frenchtown in their first league match of 2013. The Pirates Brady Hislop has emerged as a weapon at running back, averaging nearly 10 yards per carry. ... Polson’s defense will have to key on the speedy Sean Foley who has wreaked havoc on opposing defenses at times this year, as well as sophomore quarterback Luke May, who is making a name for himself this season as well.

Robertson’s Prediction: Whitefish 27, Polson 20

Ronan (1-3, 0-1) at Deer Lodge (4-1, 1-0)

Don’t put too much stock into the stomping Loyola put on the Chiefs on Friday; the Rams have been doing that to nearly everybody this season. ... Deer Lodge handled Mission pretty easily last week and will go for the Lake County sweep at home on Friday. ... Mission had some success against the Warden defensive unit, putting up 25 points. ... Ronan’s challenge will be stopping a Deer Lodge offense that has been held under 30 points just once all season.

Robertson’s Prediction: Deer Lodge 34, Ronan 28