Blue Hawks on a homecoming high

THOMPSON FALLS 46, ANACONDA 0

The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks added a win to their helmets, taking down the Anaconda Copperheads 46-0 in the homecoming game Friday for the Hawks.

Quickly in the first quarter Bryson LeCoure scored on a massive 30-yard interception for the Blue Hawks, setting the tone for the first half. In the second quarter Anaconda's defense held Thompson at bay to start but LeCoure showed his strong arm with a quick and easy five-yard pass to Max Hannum for another Blue Hawk touchdown. Again in the second quarter LeCoure earned himself a swift one-yard run to end the first half 24-0.

Coming back from halftime the Blue Hawks kept their momentum and halfway through the third quarter Hannum got his second touchdown of the night coming from a five-yard pass from LeCoure. The Copperheads kept their defense strong, not letting Thompson get another touchdown. Going into the fourth and final quarter Kaiden Robins found himself earning a four-yard run for a touchdown. Nick Tessier got the final touchdown for the Blue Hawks with an incredible 46-yard interception. The Blue Hawks got to ring the bell at the end of Previs field a loud 46 times.

Robins led Thompson in rushing with 58 yards, with Tessier close behind with 46. LeCoure also had a stunning 44 yards and Sam Burgess rounded it out for the Blue Hawks with 38 yards rushing.

Thompson travels to face the Eureka Lions on Friday September 29.

PLAINS 12, VALLEY CHRISTIAN 44

The Plains Horsemen traveled east Friday to take on Valley Christian falling short to the quick running Eagles 12-44.

In the first quarter the Horsemen found themselves in a hole, knowing they would not be able to outrun Valley Christian. It became a game of slowing down passing and stopping runs. Although Plains' defense was tight knit, ultimately they let the Eagles in for touchdowns early in the game. The Horsemen were to break through to get on the scoreboard late in the first quarter with Nick Hall running in a 45-yard touchdown pass from Darren Standeford.

While Plains held their own, loss of momentum and self inflicted errors let Valley Christian keep the lead. Standeford ran in a swift five-yard touchdown putting more points on the board for Plains toward the end of the game. In the last extra point attempt German foreign exchange student Konrad Maicher was up to kick for the Horsemen, while his kick was not blocked as it had been before the kick did not go in.

Brandt Snead held his own against a much larger opponent earning him a groundbreaking seven tackles, Anaya Loberg and Devin Barnes were right behind him with an incredible five tackles each. Standeford passed an amazing 183 yards.

"We held our own, our goal, win, lose or draw was to outwork our opponent. After a rough first quarter, I think we settled in and achieved that goal. These young men are showing that they have the resilience to keep playing with passion and a mind set to play until the end no matter the result," coach Mike Tatum said.

The Horsemen are set to go helmet to helmet with the Arlee Warriors at home Friday, September 29, in their homecoming game.

HOT SPRINGS -

CANCELED

The Savage Heat were set to host Gardiner last Friday for their homecoming game, but the Bruins forfeited the game. Hot Springs will host White Sulphur Springs on Friday.