Football Update:

Folks,

Due to an unstable budgeting situation within in our district, the possibility of my position being non-renewed, and my desire to further my academic career.  I have been applying for positions outside the district.  I have enjoyed working for school District #28 and would like to thank the members of the school board, Mr. Lewandowski, Mr. Sargent and Mr. Durglo for giving me the opportunity to educate the student-athletes here. As of yesterday, I have accepted the position of Head Football coach at Frenchtown High school on the contingency that I am hired as an educator there as well.  Frenchtown High School has a position available to teach Chemistry and I have applied.  The Frenchtown Superintendent has made it abundantly clear that I have been, in no way, guaranteed the position of Chemistry teacher but that my application will be reviewed to see if I am qualified.  If I do not gain employment within the Frenchtown school district, I will not be coaching there (its all or none).  I have not submitted my letter of resignation and may be teaching/coaching/facilitating/Activities Directing Mission next year.  

My family and I love Mission, the people of St. Ignatius, and the Mission Valley.  My wife plans on continuing to teach within the school district (and as Mr. Durglo joked, "you can leave but not your wife!") and we plan to live here and have our son's attend Mission.  Thank you for your support and understanding of the situation that has presented itself to no-fault of anyone.

 

  Thank you for everything,   

Football Travel Itinerary To Whitehall High School

Travel Itinerary to Whitehall High School

Date: 09/15/2014

Release Time - 1:30 PM

Leave Time - 1:45 PM

Arrive in Whitehall - 5:30 PM

Dress/Tape

Specialist on Field - 5:55 PM

QB/REC/RB – 6:00 PM

Offensive Line – 6:10 PM (Start Stretches)

Skelly – 6:20 PM

Team – 6:30 PM

Kick 3 – 6:37 PM

On Field – 6:50 PM

Coin Toss – 6:57 PM

Kick Off: 7:00 PM

Approximate return to St. Ignatius – 2:00 AM

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.

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 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

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.

Les Rice Service Award Ceremony Re-Scheduled TBA

Les Rice’s Service Award Ceremony:  Cancelled on the December 21^st on Les’s request.  TBA in January upon Les’s schedule.  If you have any question, please email rferris@stignatiusschools.org. 

Les Rice Service Award Ceremony

At approximately 6:00 pm on December 21st, in the Mission High School gymnasium, we will be recognizing Les Rice's service to the school and community.  Les has been coaching in some capacity in Saint Ignatius since 1975.  To celebrate all of his hard work, our school and community are putting together a "thank you for all you have done," ceremony after the boys' basketball game, before the girls' game begins.  If you have any pictures that you want to share, please send them to Jen Cronk at jencronk@gmail.com.  All other questions can be emailed to rferris@stignatiusschools.org.

2013 Fall Sports Award Ceremony

There will be a fall sports award ceremony Thursday night at 6:30 in the high school commons.  The booster club will be providing cake for the event.  The ceremony will celebrate the highlights of the Cross Country, Volleyball, and Football teams.

High School Fall Sports Banquet Location Change

The Missoula children's theater will now be holding auditions in the Elementary Gym thus allowing athletics to be able to host our banquet in the Multipurpose Room.  Sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused.  If you have any questions, please contact rferris@stignatiusschools.org

Football vs Ronan - recap

Football lost a tough fought battle against Ronan in Ronan.  The Bulldogs scored first but were not able to keep the lead throughout the first half.  The chiefs played well on their final home game of the season and were able to run and pass against the Dawg defense.  The Dawgs worked hard in the second half and scored late but just did not have enough to get back in the game.  Congratulations to all members of the Football team for the 4-4 season.  I look forward to getting to work for the next season.  Thanks for the season seniors!

Football Senior Night Pre-Game Schedule

Football/Cross Country Senior Night

HOMECOMING

Mission vs Deer Lodge

10-12-2012

Mission

6:00 PM - 6:20 PM            Parents line up on field West end zone       20 min

6:20 PM - 6:37 PM            Senior Night                                                   17 min

6:37 PM - 6:47 PM            Playing of the Honor Song, Flag Song         10 min

6:47 PM                               Opponent Enters Field

6:47 PM – 6:50 PM           Playing of the National Anthem                      3 min

6:50 PM - 6:55 PM            Introduction of Players: Dedication to Les Rice         5 min

6:55 PM - 6:59 PM            Coin Flip                                                           4 min

7:00 PM                               Kick Off

20 Minute Homecoming Halftime

Mission Football                             6 Seniors

Mission Cross Country                  1 Senior

PICTURE DAY!!!

Please ask the student athletes about their picture forms.  Fill out the forms and have the student bring it to the picture day.  PICTURE DAY IS WEDNESDAY THE 10TH

Order of the Day:
Cross Country
HS Volleyball
MS Volleyball
MS Football
HS Football

Mission versus Troy football recap

Mission High School's football team traveled to Troy, Montana and got the 24 -14 victory.  It was the Trojans homecoming game and they battled accordingly.  Both team had long drives and long scoring plays.  The Mission football team's seniors Nikko Alexander, Barret Sargent, and Dylan Evans all had excellent games and showed outstanding leadership.  Dylan Evans had the best game of his career both running and throwing the football.  Congrats to the players and a shout out to Carlos who was at home healing up...get well soon!!!

Mission versus Loyola recap

The solo bright spot on the day that ended in a 36 - 0 defeat was special teams.  The Loyola Rams had scored in every game on special teams except last Friday's. Also, the return of Nikko Alexander to long snapping duties increased the team's ability to defend a longer field.  Finally, the opening kickoff to Loyola ended in a forced fumble and fumble recovery by the Dawgs. The Dawgs look forward to going on the road to play Troy Friday night at 7:00 PM.

Mission versus Florence Football Recap

Friday night's game against a good Florence football team, ended with 44 - 20 loss.  The Falcons recovered two muffed punts within the Dawgs twenty yard line and scored on both possessions.  The second half saw the Bulldogs successfully move the ball and eventually score on two drives.  The game was a loss but the second half experience helped improve the team's overall football knowledge and experience.