Ronan lost against Bigfork back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Ronan Chiefs lost to the Bigfork Vikings & Valkyries at home by a 41-26 margin. The Chiefs have struggled against the Vikings & Valkyries recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Ronan's loss came despite strong showings from Kolby Finley and Michael Ramirez. Finley rushed for 105 yards, while Ramirez rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown.
Bigfork's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sam Plummer, who picked up 84 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Cole Schmit, who threw for 184 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Ronan's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Bigfork, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Ronan will take on Libby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bigfork, they will challenge Hamilton on Friday.
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