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Here's what will have to happen for the Cowboys to make the playoffs:
1.) Beat Glendive.
2.) Polson beats Havre.
Should both of those things happen, the Cowboys would travel to Lewistown in the first round of the playoffs. The winner of that game would then travel to Dillon in the quarterfinals.
As unlikely as a playoff berth seemed following the loss to Billings Central last Friday, Havre's loss to Lewistown gave the Cowboys new hope. The Blue Ponies' quarterback was lost for the season with a broken arm in that game and their coach will miss the Polson game due to having been ejected against Lewistown. Neither of these factors should make much of a difference, as Polson would be a massive favorite over a Havre team at full strength.
A win over the Red Devils isn't a given, especially considering how things have gone for the Cowboys over the last two weeks. But considering that Miles City hasn't lost to Glendive since any current member of the Cowboys was born,, chances are good that the trend will continue. Miles City last lost to Glendive in the 1996 season and have won the last 19 meetings.
Here are your Class A leaders for passing, rushing, and receiving entering the final week of the regular season.
Passing (ranked by yards per game):
Dakota Bridwell, Columbia Falls - 147-245-2333-29-5 (333.3 ypg)
Gabe Gundlach, Miles City - 128-207-1661-16-17 (207.6 ypg)
Tanner Wilson, Polson - 72-133-1232-14-3 (176.0 ypg)
Carson Rostad, Hamilton - 71-108-1190-15-5 (170.0 ypg)
Liam LeCoure, Stevensville - 90-211-1167-9-12 (166.7 ypg)
Tanner Kump, Butte Central - 75-154-1160-7-6 (165.7 ypg)
Troy Andersen, Dillon - 96-165-1129-10-6 (161.3 ypg)
Ty Hoppie, Frenchtown - 68-132-876-5-5 (146.0 ypg)
Trey Murphy, Havre - 85-155-1160-10-6 (145.0 ypg)
Mitchell Norslien, Lewistown - 66-112-978-12-6 (139.7 ypg)
Passing (ranked by NFL passer rating formula):
Zack Spady, Belgrade - 32-57-680-14-2 (123.5)
Carson Rostad, Hamilton - 71-108-1190-15-5 (123.1)
Dakota Bridwell, Columbia Falls - 147-245-2333-29-5 (122.7)
Tanner Wilson, Polson - 72-133-1232-14-3 (111.5)
Jet Campbell, Billings Central - 47-101-787-11-2 (101.4)
Mitchell Norslien, Lewistown - 66-112-978-12-6 (101.0)
Trey Murphy, Havre - 85-155-1160-10-6 (84.3)
Troy Andersen, Dillon - 96-165-1129-10-6 (84.1)
Bridger Bauder, Hamilton - 44-70-554-4-4 (82.1)
Gabe Gundlach, Miles City - 128-207-1661-16-17 (78.6)
Notes: Bauder started the first three games of the season at quarterback, but has since moved back to receiver. Rostad, a freshman, is now the full-time QB for the Broncs. Bauder's passing stats are based on the three games in which he played that position. Rostad's passing stats are based on the seven games in which he attempted a pass.
Rushing (ranked by yards per game):
Hayden Van Winkle, Belgrade - 78-875-12 (125.0 ypg)
Manny Rivera, Hamilton - 144-904-10 (113.0 ypg)
Tanner Wilson, Polson - 110-758-12 (108.3 ypg)
Colton Cote, Polson - 123-757-5 (108.1 ypg)
Isaac Fry, Lewistown - 110-743-2 (106.1 ypg)
Jase Stokes, Havre - 137-839-12 (104.9 ypg)
Blake Burton, Butte Central - 74-792-6 (99.0 ypg)
Ben Voss, Billings Central - 86-639-8 (91.3 ypg)
Alec Lovegren, Sidney - 112-703-10 (87.9 ypg)
Jacob Morris, Miles City - 136-621-5 (77.6 ypg)
Receiving (ranked by yards per game):
Braxton Reiten, Columbia Falls - 45-813-12 (116.1 ypg)
Tyler Burk, Miles City - 55-921-12 (115.1 ypg)
Matthew Rensvold, Polson - 43-781-9 (111.6 ypg)
Alex Gavlak, Stevensville - 28-563-5 (80.4 ypg)
Trevor Hoerner, Columbia Falls - 32-511-5 (73.0 ypg)
Ty Chouinard, Hamilton - 35-536-7 (67.0 ypg)
Sam Johnston, Butte Central - 35-485-3 (60.6 ypg)
Bridger Bauder, Hamilton - 21-301-2 (60.2 ypg)
Adam Botkin, Frenchtown - 21-473-3 (59.1 ypg)
Trey Mounts, Belgrade - 18-410-6 (58.6 ypg)
Notes: Bauder started the first three games of the season at quarterback, but has since moved back to receiver. His receiving stats are based on the five games in which he has lined up at receiver.
Miles City Leaders
Passing: Gabe Gundlach - 128-207-1661-16-17 (leads Class A in completions and interceptions, ranks second in TD passes, yardage, and attempts, ranks third in completion percentage).
Rushing: Jacob Morris - 136-621-5 (ranks 10th in Class A in rushing yards, ranks third in attempts), Jacob Swope 38-146-0, Tyler Burk 23-85-0
Receiving: Tyler Burk - 55-921-12 (leads Class A in receptions, yards, and touchdowns), Jacob Swope - 26-301-2, Mason Dinardi 19-256-1, Caleb Petross 16-140-1.
Notes: Gundlach has established new CCDHS records for single-game passing yards (373), completions (26), attempts (42), and passing touchdowns (6). He has also set a new CCDHS single-season mark for interceptions with 17. The previous record was 10, shared by Chris Morford (1998), Jordan Bryant (2007), and Ben Herzog (2011). He is on pace to set new standards in attempts, completions, and completion percentage.
Here are the all-time Class A receiving leaders:
Ranked by yardage:
1.) Ty Morgan, Columbia Falls (2012-14): 130-2304-26
2.) Logan Harwood, Whitefish (2010-12): 121-2225-23
3.) Parker Filius, Havre (2012-15): 154-2150-15
4.) Tyler Burk, Miles City (2014-Current): 124-2069-22
5.) Bridger Bauder, Hamilton (2014-Current): 118-2061-22
6.) Jed Nagler, Whitefish (2013-15): 105-2027-20
7.) Alec Haughian, Miles City (2011-14): 120-1954-23
8.) Doug Reid, Billings Central (1993-95): 129-1929-21
9.) Kale Guldseth, Butte Central (2010-13): 148-1918-18
10.) Kevin Criswell, Colstrip (1998-2000): 111-1903-18
Ranked by receptions:
1.) Parker Filius, Havre (2012-15): 154-2150-15
2.) Kale Guldseth, Butte Central (2010-13): 148-1918-18
3.) Ty Morgan, Columbia Falls (2012-14): 130-2304-26
4.) Doug Reid, Billings Central (1993-95): 129-1929-21
5.) Tyler Burk, Miles City (2014-Current): 124-2069-22
6.) Logan Harwood, Whitefish (2010-12): 121-2225-23
7.) Alec Haughian, Miles City (2011-14): 120-1954-23
8.) Phil Antonioli, Butte Central (2007-10): 119-1792-15
8t.) Kevin Staley, Dillon (2001-03): 118-1632-12
8t.) Bridger Bauder, Hamilton (2014-Current): 118-2061-22
10.) Kris Cleveland, Hamilton (2011-13): 115-1840-15
Ranked by touchdown catches:
1.) Ty Morgan, Columbia Falls (2012-14): 130-2304-26
2.) Kaleb Johnson, Columbia Falls (2008-10): 72-1424-25
3t.) Clay Schreder, Sidney (1989-91): 101-1897-24
3t.) Steven Pfahler, Frenchtown (2003-05): 82-1459-24
5t.) Logan Harwood, Whitefish (2010-12): 121-2225-23
5t.) Alec Haughian, Miles City (2011-14): 120-1954-23
7t.) Marc Mariani, Havre (2002-04): 69-1638-22
7t.) Tyler Burk, Miles City (2014-Current): 124-2069-22
7t.) Bridger Bauder, Hamilton (2014-Current): 118-2061-22
10t.) Doug Reid, Billings Central (1993-95): 129-1929-21
10t.) Nate Simkins, Dillon (2013-15): 112-1596-21
Notes: Should the Cowboys qualify for the playoffs, Tyler Burk will have a very good chance at putting himself atop numerous all-time lists. Here is what he will need to establish new Class A records:
Single-season
Receptions (55): Needs 17 to tie Havre's Daine Solomon, who had 72 catches in 2003.
Yards (921): Needs 13 yards to tie Alec Haughian for CCDHS record, 79 yards to become 10th Class A player with 1,000 yards in a single season, and 316 to tie Havre's Marc Mariani, who had 1,237 yards in 2004.
Touchdowns (22): Needs 4 to tie Havre's Marc Mariani and Coda Tchida (16 each in 2004) and Columbia Falls' Ty Morgan (2013).
Career
Receptions (124): Needs 30 to tie Havre's Parker Filius, who had 154 catches from 2013-15.
Yards (2069): Needs 235 to tie Columbia Falls' Ty Morgan, who had 2304 yards from 2012-14.
Touchdowns (22): Needs 4 to tie Columbia Falls' Ty Morgan, who had 26 touchdowns from 2012-14.
[Edited by Brian A. Reed (10/20/2016 10:50:37 PM)]
1.) Beat Glendive.
2.) Polson beats Havre.
Should both of those things happen, the Cowboys would travel to Lewistown in the first round of the playoffs. The winner of that game would then travel to Dillon in the quarterfinals.
As unlikely as a playoff berth seemed following the loss to Billings Central last Friday, Havre's loss to Lewistown gave the Cowboys new hope. The Blue Ponies' quarterback was lost for the season with a broken arm in that game and their coach will miss the Polson game due to having been ejected against Lewistown. Neither of these factors should make much of a difference, as Polson would be a massive favorite over a Havre team at full strength.
A win over the Red Devils isn't a given, especially considering how things have gone for the Cowboys over the last two weeks. But considering that Miles City hasn't lost to Glendive since any current member of the Cowboys was born,, chances are good that the trend will continue. Miles City last lost to Glendive in the 1996 season and have won the last 19 meetings.
Here are your Class A leaders for passing, rushing, and receiving entering the final week of the regular season.
Passing (ranked by yards per game):
Dakota Bridwell, Columbia Falls - 147-245-2333-29-5 (333.3 ypg)
Gabe Gundlach, Miles City - 128-207-1661-16-17 (207.6 ypg)
Tanner Wilson, Polson - 72-133-1232-14-3 (176.0 ypg)
Carson Rostad, Hamilton - 71-108-1190-15-5 (170.0 ypg)
Liam LeCoure, Stevensville - 90-211-1167-9-12 (166.7 ypg)
Tanner Kump, Butte Central - 75-154-1160-7-6 (165.7 ypg)
Troy Andersen, Dillon - 96-165-1129-10-6 (161.3 ypg)
Ty Hoppie, Frenchtown - 68-132-876-5-5 (146.0 ypg)
Trey Murphy, Havre - 85-155-1160-10-6 (145.0 ypg)
Mitchell Norslien, Lewistown - 66-112-978-12-6 (139.7 ypg)
Passing (ranked by NFL passer rating formula):
Zack Spady, Belgrade - 32-57-680-14-2 (123.5)
Carson Rostad, Hamilton - 71-108-1190-15-5 (123.1)
Dakota Bridwell, Columbia Falls - 147-245-2333-29-5 (122.7)
Tanner Wilson, Polson - 72-133-1232-14-3 (111.5)
Jet Campbell, Billings Central - 47-101-787-11-2 (101.4)
Mitchell Norslien, Lewistown - 66-112-978-12-6 (101.0)
Trey Murphy, Havre - 85-155-1160-10-6 (84.3)
Troy Andersen, Dillon - 96-165-1129-10-6 (84.1)
Bridger Bauder, Hamilton - 44-70-554-4-4 (82.1)
Gabe Gundlach, Miles City - 128-207-1661-16-17 (78.6)
Notes: Bauder started the first three games of the season at quarterback, but has since moved back to receiver. Rostad, a freshman, is now the full-time QB for the Broncs. Bauder's passing stats are based on the three games in which he played that position. Rostad's passing stats are based on the seven games in which he attempted a pass.
Rushing (ranked by yards per game):
Hayden Van Winkle, Belgrade - 78-875-12 (125.0 ypg)
Manny Rivera, Hamilton - 144-904-10 (113.0 ypg)
Tanner Wilson, Polson - 110-758-12 (108.3 ypg)
Colton Cote, Polson - 123-757-5 (108.1 ypg)
Isaac Fry, Lewistown - 110-743-2 (106.1 ypg)
Jase Stokes, Havre - 137-839-12 (104.9 ypg)
Blake Burton, Butte Central - 74-792-6 (99.0 ypg)
Ben Voss, Billings Central - 86-639-8 (91.3 ypg)
Alec Lovegren, Sidney - 112-703-10 (87.9 ypg)
Jacob Morris, Miles City - 136-621-5 (77.6 ypg)
Receiving (ranked by yards per game):
Braxton Reiten, Columbia Falls - 45-813-12 (116.1 ypg)
Tyler Burk, Miles City - 55-921-12 (115.1 ypg)
Matthew Rensvold, Polson - 43-781-9 (111.6 ypg)
Alex Gavlak, Stevensville - 28-563-5 (80.4 ypg)
Trevor Hoerner, Columbia Falls - 32-511-5 (73.0 ypg)
Ty Chouinard, Hamilton - 35-536-7 (67.0 ypg)
Sam Johnston, Butte Central - 35-485-3 (60.6 ypg)
Bridger Bauder, Hamilton - 21-301-2 (60.2 ypg)
Adam Botkin, Frenchtown - 21-473-3 (59.1 ypg)
Trey Mounts, Belgrade - 18-410-6 (58.6 ypg)
Notes: Bauder started the first three games of the season at quarterback, but has since moved back to receiver. His receiving stats are based on the five games in which he has lined up at receiver.
Miles City Leaders
Passing: Gabe Gundlach - 128-207-1661-16-17 (leads Class A in completions and interceptions, ranks second in TD passes, yardage, and attempts, ranks third in completion percentage).
Rushing: Jacob Morris - 136-621-5 (ranks 10th in Class A in rushing yards, ranks third in attempts), Jacob Swope 38-146-0, Tyler Burk 23-85-0
Receiving: Tyler Burk - 55-921-12 (leads Class A in receptions, yards, and touchdowns), Jacob Swope - 26-301-2, Mason Dinardi 19-256-1, Caleb Petross 16-140-1.
Notes: Gundlach has established new CCDHS records for single-game passing yards (373), completions (26), attempts (42), and passing touchdowns (6). He has also set a new CCDHS single-season mark for interceptions with 17. The previous record was 10, shared by Chris Morford (1998), Jordan Bryant (2007), and Ben Herzog (2011). He is on pace to set new standards in attempts, completions, and completion percentage.
Here are the all-time Class A receiving leaders:
Ranked by yardage:
1.) Ty Morgan, Columbia Falls (2012-14): 130-2304-26
2.) Logan Harwood, Whitefish (2010-12): 121-2225-23
3.) Parker Filius, Havre (2012-15): 154-2150-15
4.) Tyler Burk, Miles City (2014-Current): 124-2069-22
5.) Bridger Bauder, Hamilton (2014-Current): 118-2061-22
6.) Jed Nagler, Whitefish (2013-15): 105-2027-20
7.) Alec Haughian, Miles City (2011-14): 120-1954-23
8.) Doug Reid, Billings Central (1993-95): 129-1929-21
9.) Kale Guldseth, Butte Central (2010-13): 148-1918-18
10.) Kevin Criswell, Colstrip (1998-2000): 111-1903-18
Ranked by receptions:
1.) Parker Filius, Havre (2012-15): 154-2150-15
2.) Kale Guldseth, Butte Central (2010-13): 148-1918-18
3.) Ty Morgan, Columbia Falls (2012-14): 130-2304-26
4.) Doug Reid, Billings Central (1993-95): 129-1929-21
5.) Tyler Burk, Miles City (2014-Current): 124-2069-22
6.) Logan Harwood, Whitefish (2010-12): 121-2225-23
7.) Alec Haughian, Miles City (2011-14): 120-1954-23
8.) Phil Antonioli, Butte Central (2007-10): 119-1792-15
8t.) Kevin Staley, Dillon (2001-03): 118-1632-12
8t.) Bridger Bauder, Hamilton (2014-Current): 118-2061-22
10.) Kris Cleveland, Hamilton (2011-13): 115-1840-15
Ranked by touchdown catches:
1.) Ty Morgan, Columbia Falls (2012-14): 130-2304-26
2.) Kaleb Johnson, Columbia Falls (2008-10): 72-1424-25
3t.) Clay Schreder, Sidney (1989-91): 101-1897-24
3t.) Steven Pfahler, Frenchtown (2003-05): 82-1459-24
5t.) Logan Harwood, Whitefish (2010-12): 121-2225-23
5t.) Alec Haughian, Miles City (2011-14): 120-1954-23
7t.) Marc Mariani, Havre (2002-04): 69-1638-22
7t.) Tyler Burk, Miles City (2014-Current): 124-2069-22
7t.) Bridger Bauder, Hamilton (2014-Current): 118-2061-22
10t.) Doug Reid, Billings Central (1993-95): 129-1929-21
10t.) Nate Simkins, Dillon (2013-15): 112-1596-21
Notes: Should the Cowboys qualify for the playoffs, Tyler Burk will have a very good chance at putting himself atop numerous all-time lists. Here is what he will need to establish new Class A records:
Single-season
Receptions (55): Needs 17 to tie Havre's Daine Solomon, who had 72 catches in 2003.
Yards (921): Needs 13 yards to tie Alec Haughian for CCDHS record, 79 yards to become 10th Class A player with 1,000 yards in a single season, and 316 to tie Havre's Marc Mariani, who had 1,237 yards in 2004.
Touchdowns (22): Needs 4 to tie Havre's Marc Mariani and Coda Tchida (16 each in 2004) and Columbia Falls' Ty Morgan (2013).
Career
Receptions (124): Needs 30 to tie Havre's Parker Filius, who had 154 catches from 2013-15.
Yards (2069): Needs 235 to tie Columbia Falls' Ty Morgan, who had 2304 yards from 2012-14.
Touchdowns (22): Needs 4 to tie Columbia Falls' Ty Morgan, who had 26 touchdowns from 2012-14.
[Edited by Brian A. Reed (10/20/2016 10:50:37 PM)]