Davis' late touchdown helps Polson Pirates swat Bitterroot

At Stevensville, the visiting Pirates would play the role of spoiler for host Homecoming hopes by breaking a scoreless tie in the final frame, then fending off a swarm of Yellowjacket activity the rest of the way in an 8-0 win.

Dugan Davis showed no ill effects from a stinger he sustained from a collision with a Frenchtown Bronc the prior week that resulted in him being carted off in an ambulance as a precautionary measure. Davis punched in the pigskin for six, then tacked on the points after with a conversion run.

The Pirates knocked on the door of the end zone during the second quarter when Bo Kelley connected with Jarrett Wilson for a 55-yard strike that advanced the ball halfway within the red zone to the 10-yard line.

But thereafter, the drive stalled and the Yellowjackets took over on downs.

Stevensville connected with a 70-yard bomb that had them knocking at the door of Polson’s end of the field in an effort to send the game into overtime. But the Pirates would ward off the counter attempt when the defense dug in to deny.

Coach Kaden Glinsmann credited Stevi Defensive Coordinator Andy Sieges for the game plan that hampered much of what Polson was trying to execute at various junctures of the contest.

But Glinsmann was most effusive about the manner in which his Pirate gridders played.

“I’m so proud of our young men for battling through such a close game. They’re was never any doubt in their minds. They just kept playing. We have such great leaders on this team, everyone contributed.”

Polson travels to Butte to face the Butte Central Maroons on Friday.

Polson 8, Stevensville 0

Polson (4-3), SWA Stevensville (0-7)

Polson 0 0 0 8 – 8

Stevensville 0 0 0 0 – 0

P – Dugan Davis 3 run (Davis run)

RUSH – P39-172 (D.Davis 22-118, Boston Goode 5-32, Kelley 8-19, Garrett Croft 4-3), S22-143 (Ben Tack 12-98). PASS – P4-16-101-1 (Bo Kelley), S (Sahkaia Wehr 8-25-158-1) REC – P4-101 (Jarrett Wilson 3-99, Colton Graham 1-2), S8-158 (Austin Smith 1-70, Kellen Bellar 3-33, Tack 2-33). INT – P1 (R.Wenderoth), S1 (Kellen Bradt). PD – P3 (J.Wilson, Trevor Lake, Boston Goode), S4. FF – Kelley. SK – Garrett Croft 2t, Braunson Henriksen 1a, Kenton Sisler 1a. TFL – Sisler 1t. TKL/AST – P16t20a (K.Sisler 4t5a, B.Goode 4t, Kelley 1t5a, Bra.Henriksen 1t4a, J.Wilson 2t1a, R.Wenderoth 2t, Caleb Pierre 1t2a, D.Davis 1t, Croft 2a, Tyler Otto 1a), S27t42a. (Fr11Oct19)

Pirate sideline stat specs: S (rush 26-141, pass 27-135). Stevi data derived from MaxPreps postings.

In other Mission Valley football action:

Frenchtown 44,

Ronan 6

At Frenchtown, the visiting Chiefs experienced what many a team has encountered when they try to rein in the fourth-ranked Frenchtown Broncs: an allergic reaction to hazardous hooves. The main proponent of Bronc hoof infliction has been the rushing of running back Jace Klucewich, who touched up the Chief defense for three TDs. It was apparent that Frenchtown has also been trying to expand their vaunted ground game into a more multi-dimensional force that includes an air assault.

It took the Chiefs a few quarters to make adjustments, but they were able to notch the scoreboard as Eric Dolence found Kolby Reum for a short yardage reception that netted six after halftime. While some of the reduction in scoring might be attributed to substitutions, nevertheless Ronan managed to outscore Frenchtown the duration of the second half.

Much like one might go about dissecting a defense or breaking down the components behind a successful play, coach Matt Detwiler has scrutinized what underlies the current success of the Frenchtown Bronc and Libby Logger football programs.

Detwiler elaborated, “Three years ago, Libby won a single game against Troy and Frenchtown won two. In three short years, these programs have had players stay and grow in their programs. That’s what I’m looking to build here in Ronan .... what we can become if kids are willing to put the time in.”

As the regular schedule begins winding to its conclusion, Ronan is within its per game average of cresting the millenial mark for passing yardage on the season

Ronan will host the third-ranked Dillon Beavers for Senior Night Thursday. The game was moved up on account of a shortage of certified officials for the original Friday scheduling.

Frenchtown 44, Ronan 6

Ronan (1-6), Frenchtown (6-1)

Ronan 0 0 6 0 – 6

Frenchtown 31 13 0 0 – 44

F – Jace Klucewich 10 run (Hank Rugg kick)

F – Klucewich 1 run (Ben Larson run)

F – Aidan Cyr 43 pass from Cade Baker (Larson run)

F – Larson 3 run (Devin Shelton pass from Klucewich)

F – Zack Baker 34 pass from C.Baker (Rugg kick)

F – Klucewich 5 run (kick failed)

R – Kolby Reum 6 pass from Eric Dolence (run failed)

RUSH – R22-38 (Bruin Largent 5-33, Daniel Kelsch 6-25, D.Bishop 4-6, Trapper McAllister 2-3, Dolence 5-(-)29), F33-175 (Klucewich). PASS – R 8-20-95 (Dolence 8-18-95, D.Kelsch), F5-6-90 (C.Baker). REC – R 8-95 (Reum 5-57, Daniel Bishop 1-20, D.Kelsch 3-18), F5-90 (Cyr , Z.Baker ). KR – R7-87 (D.Bishop 4-45, T.McAllister 2-36, Reum 1-6). PR – R1 (T.McAllister 1-0). PUNT – Matt Victor 3-32. FF – Jessie LittleBoy. FR – R1 (J.LittleBoy), F3. TFL – Jayden Rodda 1t. TKL/AST – R12t34a (Landon Lynch 3t5a, Dolence 3t4a, Rodda 3t2a, D.Bishop 7a, Max Morency 1t3a, T.McAllister 1t2a, J.LittleBoy 1t2a, Reum 4a, D.Kelsch 3a, Largent 1a, Jonathan Matt 1a). (Fr11Oct19)

Thompson Falls 57,

Charlo 18

At Thompson Falls, the visiting Vikings scored in each of the first three frames, but the host Bluehawks maximized their home field advantage when they posted bigger numbers.

Charlo got a short yardage run from Wrangler Gaustad for their first tally. Gaustad than threw for two TDs, finding Roper Edwards for a 53-yarder in the second period and Isaiah Allik for a 32-yarder in the third frame.

Charlo is slated to travel to Darby to tangle with the Tigers this weekend.

Thompson Falls 57, Charlo 18

Charlo (2-5), T-Falls (6-1)

Charlo 6 6 6 0 – 18

T-Falls 22 20 8 7 – 57

TF – Nate Wilhite 7 run (pass failed)

C – Wrangler Gaustad 2 run (run failed)

TF – Brandon Zimmerman 14 run (N.Wilhite run)

TF – Roman Sparks 30 run (N.Wilhite run)

TF – Sparks 10 pass from Trey Fisher (kick failed)

C – Roper Edwards 53 pass from W.Gaustad (run failed)

TF – Sparks 2 run (Carson Alexander kick)

TF – T.Fisher 5 run (Alexander kick)

TF – Wilhite 4 run (Sparks run)

C – Isaiah Allik 32 pass from W.Gaustad (run failed)

TF – Trae Thilmony 15 pass from Sparks (Alexander kick)

RUSH – C ( ), TF45-297 (T.Fisher 11-134, Wilhite 14-92). PASS – C ( ), TF5-9-36 (Trey Fisher 4-8-21). REC – C ( ), TF5-36 (Sparks 2-13). INT – TF (Sparks). SK – TF2. FF – TF2. FR – TF1 (Wilhite) (Fr11Oct19)