Ronan 12, Libby 8
Libby’s Tanner Wood receives a pass thrown by teammate Jay Beagle in a game against Ronan Friday, Oct. 13 in Libby.
Libby’s Tanner Wood takes down Ronan’s Eric Dolence in a game in Libby Friday, Oct. 13.
Libby’s Drew Ginther evades an attempted tackle by Ronan’s Elijah Durheim in a game in Libby Friday, Oct. 13.
Ronan’s Justin Mays, left, dislodges Libby’s Drew Ginther’s helmet by pulling on his jersey in Libby Friday, Oct. 13.
Ronan scored two touchdowns in the second quarter and held off a late push from Libby to remain in the playoff hunt.
The Chiefs opened the scoring on a long touchdown pass and quarterback Eric Dolence gave the team a 12-0 halftime lead on a short touchdown run.
Libby’s freshman quarterback, making his first start, threw for 273 yards and a touchdown, but three interceptions cost the Loggers valuable chances at points.
Ronan can claim the second playoff spot from the Northwest with a win at Browning next week.
Ronan 0 12 0 0 — 12
Libby 0 0 0 8 — 8
R — Ezekiel Misa 30 pass from Eric Dolence (kick failed)
R — Dolence 2 run (run failed)
L — Tanner Wood 8 pass from Beagle (Chandler Bower pass from Beagle)