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November 5, 2009
Charlo Vikings lay it all on the line
Aaric Bryan/Valley Journal
Viking senior Jame Petersen stretches out for a pass in the third quarter Saturday against the Titans. The pass was incomplete, but Petersen and quarterback Chico Stipe would connect later in the quarter on a 40-yard pass that changed the game.
By Aaric Bryan
Valley Journal
The Viking coach put Saturday’s playoff game against Power-Dutton-Brady Titans in his defense’s hands — they were good hands to put it in.
The gutsy Viking defense forced a potent Titan offense to turn the ball over on downs four times inside the red zone, including twice in the final five minutes with the Titans threatening to tie the game at 16. That effort delivered Charlo its first playoff win since 2001.
In the 16-8 victory, the Viking defense bailed out their offense that went almost silent after a 55-yard scoring drive to open the game. In a game between two evenly matched teams, where only 15 yards separated the teams in total offense, the Vikings’ defense proved to be the deciding factor.
“I told them in the timeout defense was going to win the game,” Charlo coach Steve Love said. “I put it in our defense’s hands to win the game and they took care of business.” .......
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Beavers pound out 38-0 win over Chiefs
Jim Blow/Valley Journal
The Chiefs' defense gang-tackles Dillon quarterback J.T. Linder, led by Westyn Kiehn, bottom, and Kyler Rutz, middle. Ronan's defense did a stellar job of holding the Beavers to 140 yards rushing, but the Chiefs couldn't find a way to score in the 38-0 playoff loss.
Valley Journal
DILLON — The Ronan Chiefs had to wait 16 years to play a playoff game. They'll have to wait at least one more year to score a postseason touchdown.
On a windswept field in Dillon Saturday, the Beavers, a perennial Class A powerhouse, shut down the Chiefs' running game and capitalized on Ronan mistakes to run away with a 38-0 victory and end an historic season for the Chiefs.
Playing in their first playoff game since 1993, the Chiefs were constantly going up against a nine-man front and their run game never could gain any traction. Averaging 330 rushing yards a game entering Saturday's contest, the Chiefs were held to 63 yards on 40 carries – an average of 1.6 yards a carry, which is more than 4 yards less than their season average.
"They put nine guys on the line of scrimmage to stop the run and we couldn't throw the ball, at least not as effectively to where we could run the ball," Ronan coach Jim Benn said.
Ronan quarterback Jackson Jore completed five of his 11 passes for 63 yards and was picked off once. Senior Matt Detwiler led the Chiefs with two receptions for 30 yards.
"We didn't capitalize on opportunities early in the game. Then we started making mistakes. When you start making mistakes ......
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Warriors trampled by Longhorns
Aaric Bryan/Valley Journal
Warrior running back Zach Tameler runs through a Prospector tackler at the beginning of the season. Tameler, only a sophomore, is one of the Warriors’ young player that has Arlee coach Scott Palmer
excited about next year.
By Aaric Bryan
Valley Journal
FORT BENTON — The Warriors couldn’t stop the running attack of Fort Benton and fell to the Longhorns 74-16.
In their first trip to the playoffs since 2001, the Warriors were outsized across the line and the Longhorns took advantage of it, scoring 32 first-quarter points on their way to the first-round victory.
“They’re a good team. They have talented players in the right positions and they’re well coached,” Arlee coach Scott Palmer said. “Fort Benton is traditionally a strong football town and on Saturday they played like it.”
The Longhorns entered the game red hot. They had won their last eight games and outscored their last five opponents 319-to-32.
After the Longhorns scored on their opening possession, the Warriors tied the score with a 75-yard kickoff return by Dylan Moran and a two-point conversion run by Damon Cordier. Any momentum the Warriors gained from the return was lost when the Longhorns returned the favor on the ensuing kickoff. .....
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Lady Vikings’ comeback halted by Hot Springs in championship
Aaric Bryan/Valley Journal
Lady Viking Jaris Kelley dives for a ball in Charlo’s five-set loss to Arlee in their first match at the District 10-C tournament at Two Eagle River School Friday. Kelley had 20 digs in the match.
By Aaric Bryan
Valley Journal
PABLO — What a difference a day makes.
After losing to Arlee in five sets in their first game of the District 10-C tournament at Two Eagle River School Friday afternoon, the Charlo Lady Vikings regrouped and fought their way through the loser-out bracket Saturday to earn the chance to unseat rival Hot Springs in the championship game.
The Lady Vikings’ gallant comeback fell one game short as the Lady Savage Heat claimed their third straight District 10-C title with a 23-25, 25-18, 25-11, 16-25, 15-11, victory in the second championship game – the Lady Vikings had just won a five-game victory over the Savage Heat minutes earlier to force the second championship match.
It was only fitting that the District 10-C championship would come down to a showdown between the two teams. They have been battling each other for the district supremacy the past four years. Hot Springs has had the upper hand over the Lady Vikings in the district tournament the past three years – the two teams played two championship matches last year with Hot Springs winning the second match in five games. .......
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Aaric Bryan/Valley Journal
Charlotte Nilson, Tim Wolfe’s mother, holds up the jersey Wolfe wore as a member of the 2009 AIHEC championship team. “It was a memorable moment and will be cherished forever. There are no words that can describe how your community has made us feel,” Nilson said.
Salish Kootenai College honors Tim Wolfe by retiring his jersey
By Aaric Bryan
Valley Journal
For years to come, the jersey hanging in the entry of the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Complex will remind people of the hardworking kid from Worley, Idaho, with an infectious smile. It will also serve as a stark reminder of a life cut way too short.
Twenty-one was the number Tim Wolfe chose to wear when he came to the Salish Kootenai College last September; it was also his age when he was fatally shot early one Saturday morning last May, stunning the SKC community.
Friday night before the basketball game with University of Montana-Western, Salish Kootenai College honored Wolfe by retiring his jersey.
As an announcer at Lakeside High School in Plummer, Idaho, Dave Harding probably called Tim Wolfe’s name more than anyone else – Wolfe was a three-sport star at the school. But Harding knew Wolfe for more than just being a determined athlete. Wolfe was a friend to his two sons. Harding talked about the mischief and fun the three had growing up.
“We’ve all cried a lot of tears .......
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Live Locally 5K race results posted
Valley Journal
Live Locally 5k run/walk
Saturday, Oct. 24
Polson
Race results......
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