Bulldog football at Washington Grizzly stadium recap.

After watching the film it really looks like the game came down to field position and heat exhaustion.
We were fortunate enough to back them up on their first possession and force them to punt.  We returned the ball back inside the thirty to set up our first three yard rushing touchdown by Raymond Matt.  A successful PAT and the score was seven to nil.
On the ensuing kickoff, we recovered the loose ball inside the twenty, drove down to the one and punched it in with a qb sneak.  Our PAT went wide left and put us up 13 - 0.
At the end of the 1st quarter and beginning of the 2nd quarter Eureka scored on a couple of long passes which were set up by a pair of turnovers.  They went ahead 14 - 13.
In the second half, our players in the trenches on both sides of the ball played really hard and allowed us to move the ball on offense and put pressure on their qb as he dropped back.
Steven Bravo and Raymond Matt had a great day rushing the football and were able to get yards after contact on fantastic second effort.

Cross Country Meet Change

There has been a change in the Mission HS Cross Country Schedule.  Instead of going to Fairmont on Tuesday, September 2nd, we will be competing in Missoula on Thursday, September 4th at 4:00 pm.  Please email mcutler@missionbulldogs.org if you have questions.

JV Football Game Against Troy Cancellation

The JV game on September 8th is cancelled based on the following information from the Troy activities director:
For the first time since 1981 Troy will not be having a JV football team due to lack of numbers. 
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.  If you have any further questions, please email rferris@stignatiusschools.org.

Pep Bus to Washington Grizzly Stadium

There will be a pep bus going to the August 29th football game versus Eureka in Washington Grizzly stadium in Missoula.  Game time is 1:00 PM.  The bus will leave from in front of the High School office at 12:00 PM. Thanks to Johnson Transportation there will be no cost for the bus.  Please call or email Brenda Arlint to sign up for the bus.  Her number is 406.745.3811 ext. 300 and her email is barlint@stignatiusschools.org.  If you have further questions please contact rferris@stignatiusschools.org.

Washington Grizzly Stadium Parking Details

From Missoula: The University of Montana is not saving parking for our game at 1pm Friday.  However this week they do not ticket for parking so there is no charge.  Friday afternoon should not be too bad for parking.  They directed us to enter campus on Beckwith which turns into campus drive since we will be entering game under griz vision.  If you have parking questions, please call Sue Demur @ grizzly athletics 406-243-2233.  Any other question can be sent to rferris@stignatiusschools.org.

September 22nd JV versus Plains game cancellation

Plains does not have enough players to continue to have a football program.  The September 22nd JV football game has been cancelled.  Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.  If you have any questions, please contact rferris@stignatiusschools.org.

September 2nd JV versus Eureka Football game cancellation

Due to the first day of school being the day of the scheduled game, the JV Eureka away game has been cancelled.  There is not a JV football game in Eureka on September 2nd at 4:30.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.  If you have any questions, please email rferris@stignatiusschools.org.

Football Practice Schedule Change

Due to the change of venue for the Mission Bulldogs first game, our scrimmage has to be played approximately one week from the first game.  The Bulldogs play an afternoon game in Missoula and we need to attempt to simulate the conditions(ie, angle of the sun for our punt returners, etc.).  Our scrimmage will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 22nd on the Mission game field.  The Bulldog's next practice will be Saturday, August 23rd from 8-10 AM.  If you have any questions, please contact rferris@stignatiusschools.org.

Mission Football at Washington Grizzly Stadium

The Mission Football team will be playing host to the Eureka Lyons Friday, August 29th at 1:00 in Washington Grizzly stadium in the neighboring city of Missoula.  If you have any questions please contact Rich Ferris at rferris@stignatiusschools.org

Girls Basketball Open Gym

First and foremost, I would like to thank St. Ignatius High School for the opportunity to coach the high school girls basketball team for the upcoming season.  In preparation for a successful season, I am going to start opening up the gym for junior high and high school aged girls.  Girls that are on the volleyball team are strongly encouraged to come and shoot around, but will not be allowed to scrimmage.  Our first open gym will be this Thursday (21st) at 6:00.  Successful seasons start with your work in the off-season.  I hope to see you there!




"Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming."


                                                        -John Wooden

Mission Girls Basketball Taking Shape

The Activity Committee will be recommending Jeff Buck as the 2014-2015 Head Girls Basketball Coach. We are excited to take this recommendation and hire to the board. If you haven't met the new coach, be sure to do so on August 16 at 11:30 AM in the high school gym. He would like to invite all parents and students interested in the girls basketball program to attend.

Congratulations and welcome Mr. Buck.

GIrls Head Basketball Coach

St. Ignatius High School would like to welcome Jeff Buck and his family to our coaching staff pending approval from the school board.  Jeff will take over as the Head Girls Basketball coach for the 2014-2015 season.  Jeff was a 1998 graduate of Drummond high school, and has an extensive basketball coaching background.
Girls interested in meeting the new coach can do so Saturday, August 16th at 11:30 in the High School gym.
Again, I am excited to welcome the new Girls Basketball coach Jeff Buck.

HS Cross Country Practice Time and Date

The Bulldog Cross Country team will open it's 2014 season by holding practice Monday, August 18th at 11:00 AM meeting in the HS commons.  Please make sure players have their physicals completed and turned into the coach by this time.

August 11th, 12th, 13th: Free Middle School Football Camp

There will be a free 3 day middle school football camp starting August 11th.  Registration will begin on Monday at 6:30 PM and camp will run from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.

2014 Football's First Day of Practice and Time

The Bulldog football team will open it's 2014 season by holding practice Friday, August 15th at 8:00 AM.  Please make sure players have their physicals completed and turned into the coaches by this time.