#7 Twin Bridges, #9 Sheridan win to set battle of unbeatens
Sheridan blanks Shields Valley Rebs
By Tim Hansen
Dillon Tribune sports
As if the battle of the Ruby Valley needed anymore fire, the Sheridan Panthers and Twin Bridges Falcon football teams will face each other with first place in the South on the line Friday night in Twin Bridges at 7:00 p.m. As most fans know, the boys from both schools are well coached and have had a lot of success over the past five years. That success looks to continue for both teams; as both are making a pretty good statement as to who will be the top seeds come playoff time in the Southern C.
Sheridan took care of business on Friday night as they travelled down the road to Wilsall to face the Shields Valley Rebels. The Rebels had some fire as they had just come off a double overtime loss to Broadview Lavina and were looking to get into the win column. The Panthers left no doubt early and often that the Rebels would not cut their teeth on the Panther team in the 2009 season.
The Rebels were the first to have the ball in the game, but it didn’t take long for them to find out the reason Sheridan is ranked ninth in the latest power poll. Shileds Valley quarterback Mike Speck was running for his life all night from the swarming Panther defense, beginning with the first play, a five yard loss from scrimmage as Pat Clark and Casey Crippen met him in the backfield to make it second and 15. Two plays later and the Rebels were punting from their own 12. The Punt sailed to mid field where it was received by Casey Crippen; who in short order, made the score 6-0 as he ran past the Rebel defenders for a 40 yard return.
The next possession for the Rebels was not much better, as once again Sheridan forced them to punt to Crippen inside their own 15. Although this punt was muffed by Crippen initially, he picked the ball up and proceeded to gallop 60 yards to pay dirt and a 12-0 Panther lead with only 4:35 gone in the first quarter. The two-point conversion was good as Crippen pitched to fullback Tyler Rowberry while falling down. Rowberry took it into the right corner of the end zone for the conversion and a 14-0 Panther lead.
Tyler Rowberry, Mike Buyan and Crippen would all three find the end zone once again in the first half, and, along with two, two-point conversions, go into the half with a 36-0 lead. The second half would see the Sheridan J.V play most of the way and score eight points while holding the Rebels scoreless. The Panthers would up winning the contest 44-0 and headed back to the Ruby Valley at 2-0.
Twin Falcons double Hornets on road
After a slow start, down 12-8, the Twin Bridges Falcons gained control and went on to defeat the White Sulphur Springs Hornets by a score of 63-34. The win sets up the battle of unbeatens as the Falcons will take on the Panthers of Sheridan High School on Friday night in Twin Bridges. Both teams are ranked in the latest Class C power poll, the Falcons at No. 7 and Panthers at No. 9.
Sophomore Quarterback Tyler Lott passed for two touchdowns apiece to Robert Walsh and Ethan Nordquist, while Jake Schmidt ran back two kicks and rushed for two more as the Falcons spread the wealth in defeating the Hornets. Junior Tyler DiGiovanna rushed for a touchdown in the final quarter to finish up the Falcon scoring and extend their record to 2-0.
Bears crushed by league favorite Dubois
Clark County of Dubois, Idaho cruised to an easy victory over the home standing Lima Bears on Friday afternoon in Lima by a score of 71-6. The Clark County team, along with the Wolverines of West Yellowstone, are picked as two of the league favorites going into the season.
Dubois handed the Bears their second loss of the season, sealing the deal early on as the Bobcats from Clark County scored on their first play from scrimmage. The running clock rule took effect from the first snap of the third quarter.
The Bears were able to get on the scoreboard in the second quarter on a Bump to Sutton 10 yard scoring pass. Kacey Crafton had a good game on defense as he had 6 solo tackles along with an assist and a blocked extra point.
The Bears will be on the road in Leodore next Friday where they hope to pick up their first win against a more evenly matched, 0-2 squad.
Class C volleyball recap
By Tim Hansen
Dillon Tribune sports
Twin volleyball takes two of three
The Twin Bridges Volleyball team was able to pick up two wins on Friday night from the Willow Creek Broncs, while dropping a tough one on the road on Saturday to the Hornets of White Sulphur Springs. Although not blow outs, the Broncs of Willow Creek were unable to pick up a single match as the Lady Falcons downed them in game one; 25-21, 25-22 and 25-20 and in the second game; 25-15, 25-22 and 25-13. Katie Ashcraft had a good night for the Falcons as she had 12 kills and 4 blocks in the two contests. Peyton Ferris led the team in kills with 14 while picking up 3 blocks.
Saturday’s game saw the Hornets of White Sulphur Springs down the visiting Falcons 3-1. Peyton Ferris led the Falcon charge as she had 6 kills, 14 digs and 3 blocks in the contest. Stephanie DiGiovanni had 13 assists to lead the Falcons on the night.
Lady Panthers swept by hornets
The Hornets of White Sulphur Springs swept the Sheridan Panthers in volleyball action over the weekend. The Hornets won 25-19, 25-13 and 25-12. Sydnee Burke led the Panthers in assists with 12 of 13, while Jennie Jensen and Emily Baril combined for 8 kills.
Lady Bears drop three
The Lima Lady Bears were beated 3-0 by the Bruins of Gardiner High School. Although no scores were reported for the match, individual efforts in the match were Cimber Clarno with 3 kills, Jordyn Rogers with 3 assists and Hayley Jeckel with 5 aces.
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