Ronan had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-8 to make it six. They took a blow against the Bigfork Vikings & Valkyries, falling 56-0. The Chiefs lost against the Vikings & Valkyries in their previous head to head back in September of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 41-26 score last time.
As for Bigfork, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-2. That looming 56-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
Bigfork's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tamret Savik, who picked up 40 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Those three receiving touchdowns gave Savik a new career-high. Cole Schmit was another key passer, throwing for 61 yards and three TDs while completing 80% of his passes.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Ronan is set to challenge their familiar foe Polson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Bigfork will take on rival Whitefish at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Vikings & Valkyries 12.9, the Bulldogs 11.4) so any points scored will be well earned.
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