Rosters for the 64th annual East-West Shrine Game, the annual all-star football game for Montana’s top graduating high school seniors, has been announced, with Glacier, Columbia Falls and Polson landing two players apiece on the West team.
For Glacier, center Jake Criner and quarterback Shay Smithwick-Hann were honored. Columbia Falls will send guard Mike Macijunas and quarterback Mitchell Wassam, while Polson sends linebackers Tim Rausch and Brock Picard. A number of players from the region were selected as alternates.
The game is scheduled for July 17 in Butte. The East leads the series 36-27, though West won last year’s game 20-17 in overtime.
All players from Northwest Montana are in bold:
West Offense:
Center – Jake Criner, Kalispell Glacier, 6-0, 220; Mike Lucier, Anaconda, 6-5,, 265.
Guard – Tyler D’Agostino, Bozeman, 5-11, 235; Cody Sellers, Hamilton, 6-2, 265; Mike Macijunas, Columbia, Falls, 6-2, 245.
Tackle – Shawn Bradshaw, Missoula Sentinel, 6-3, 245; Wes Sherman, Hamilton, 6-0, 260; Devon Marsh, Frenchtown, 6-0, 260.
Tight end – Jace Prideaux, Missoula Sentinel, 6-1, 195.
Quarterback – Shay Smithwick-Hann, Kalispell Glacier, 6-4, 215; Reiley Winebrenner, Plains, 6-2, 180; Mitchell Wassam, Columbia, Falls, 6-3, 210.
Running back – Glen Maricelli, Missoula Big Sky, 5-10, 205; TJ Leep, Bozeman, 5-11, 185; Jonny Dilworth, Frenchtown, 5-10, 180.
Specialist – Casey Crippen, Sheridan, 6-1, 185; Neil Mannix, Drummond, 6-1, 185.
Wide receiver – Josh Dirks, Helena Capital, 6-2, 190; AJ Leyba, Butte, 6-0, 160; Drew Owens, Missoula Big Sky, 5-11, 160; WR, Toby Shepherd, Dillon, 6-0, 180.
West Defense:
End – Sean Ferriter, Butte Central, 6-0, 215; Trevor Rehm, Dillon, 6-3, 205; Jake Anderson, Frenchtown, 6-3, 240.
Lineman – Bentley Alsup, Missoula Sentinel, 6-4, 235; Cole Tripp, Butte, 6-0, 240; Justin Dunbar, Butte Central, 6-0, 215; Tate Pool, Townsend, 6-0, 240.
Inside linebacker – Jackson Lang, Helena, 6-0, 210; Tim Rausch, Polson, 6-0, 190; Brennan Fisher, Frenchtown, 6-2, 215.
Outside linebacker – Brian Maus, Missoula Sentinel, 6-2, 225; Seth Walton, Helena Capital, 6-1, 210; Brock Picard, Polson, 6-0, 190.
Cornerback – Matt Miller, Helena Capital, 6-4, 215; Andy Newman, Townsend, 5-10, 160.
Safety – Shawn Jensen, Missoula Hellgate, 6-0, 205; Matt Thibault, Belgrade, 6-1, 185; Torrey Vezina, Dillon, 6-0, 170.
Kicker – Chase Kloker, Helena, 5-10, 180.
Alternates
Offense:
Center – Trevor Stoos, Florence, 5-11, 290.
Guard – Mike Joyce, Butte, Central, 5-11, 210; Mac Ferko, Butte, 6-2, 245.
Tackle – Derrick Rathe, Polson, 6-3, 215; Tyson Ferda, Whitefish, 6-0, 225; Brandon McDonald Bigfork, 6-2, 250.
Quarterback – Matt King, Anaconda, 5-10, 140.
Running back – Taylor Hart, Kalispell Glacier, 6-2, 210; Braden Peterson, Helena Capital, 5-9, 170; Chad Price, Eureka, 5-9, 175; Troy Thomas, Deer, Lodge, 5-9, 170; Joe Andrews, Polson, 5-10, 195.
Wide receiver – Adam Johnson, Helena, 6-4, 185; TJ Benson, Libby, 5-8, 170; Parker Bignell, Drummond, 6-4, 200.
Defense:
Cornerback – Mike Drake, Helena Capital, 5-11, 170; Daniel Aichlmayor, Frenchtown, 6-0, 185.
End – Kelly Houle, Columbia, Falls, 6-1, 225; Remington Reishus, Helena Capital, 6-0, 205.
Lineman – Clint Robinson, Belgrade, 6-2, 260; Connor Verlanic, Drummond, 6-4, 215; Tommy Peterson, Helena Capital, 6-2, 210.
Inside linebacker – Connor Fuller, Kalispell Glacier, 6-0, 210; Paul Donaldson, Hamilton, 6-0, 230.
Outside linebacker – J.D. Undem, Frenchtown, 5-10, 175; Dillon Fryxell, Plains, 6-0, 160.
Safety – Mitch Colyer, Missoula Big Sky, 6-1, 161.
East Offense:
Center – Sam Holt, Billings Skyview, 6-2, 240; A.J. Labelle, Wibaux, 6-2, 240.
Guard – Jake Erpenbach, CMR, 6-2, 250; Wil, DeVries, Havre, 6-1, 255; Taylor Dees, Huntley Project, 6-3, 225.
Tackle – Cody Rummel, Billings Central, 6-2, 260; Luke Whitford, Sidney, 6-3, 236.
Tight end – Jordan Harper, CMR, 6-2, 205; Cody Edwards, Browning, 6-4, 215; Blake Brumwell, Big Sandy, 6-7, 245.
Quarterback – Josiah Moerkerke, Conrad, 6-2, 175; Cole Cattelan, Billings Central, 6-1, 170.
Running back – Carson Hilliard, Billings Skyview, 5-9, 200; Shawn Wolf, Billings West, 5-10, 205; Rhett Young, Augusta, 6-0, 180.
Wide receiver – Greg Oswood, CMR, 6-1, 165; Taylor Ratliff, Fairfield, 5-11, 155; Brian Flotkoetter, Laurel, 6-3, 170.
East Defense:End – Bryan Graupmann, CMR, 6-3, 195; Blake Stenzel, CMR, 6-0, 190; Tel Foran, Roy-Winifred, 6-2, 200.
Lineman – Kasey Smith, Billings Senior, 6-1, 240; Taylor Ophus, Big Sandy, 6-2, 250; Jarrod Grasby, Miles, City, 6-3, 285; Mitch Schnittgen, Havre, 6-1, 260.
Inside linebacker – Lee Perkins, Great Falls, 6-3, 225; Sean Condon, Laurel, 6-1, 210; Beau Prevost, Sidney, 6-2, 226; Chris Henrichs, Huntley Project, 6-1, 200.
Outside linebacker – Kelsey Lippert, Fort Benton, 5-11, 190; Spencer Clampitt, Huntley Project, 5-10, 175.
Cornerback – Jake O’Brien, Billings Skyview, 5-10, 170; Corey Bummer, Laurel, 5-11, 175; Jayson Robbins, Columbus, 5-10, 185.
Safety – Willy VandenBos, Power-Dutton-Brady, 6-0, 195; Kevin O’Brien, Billings Central, 5-8, 145; Caleb Bentley, Lewistown, 5-7, 165.
Punter – Drew Croy, Glasgow, 6-3, 210.
Alternates
Offense:
Center – Lucas Payne, CMR, 6-1, 200; Josh King, Harlem, 5-10, 210; Justin Rogers, Choteau, 6-0, 195.
Guard – Sean Condon, Laurel, 6-1, 210; Seanan Dowling, Billings Senior, 6-3, 210.
Quarterback – Jordan Lahr, Denton, 6-2, 205; Sam Faust, Columbus, 6-0, 200; Ronnie, Fisher, Lame Deer, 6-1, 175; Dylan Hughes, Glasgow, 5-10, 180.
Running back – Kent Pattison, Havre, 5-9, 145; Jake Miller, Laurel, 5-7, 150; Zach Remus, Glasgow, 6-0, 180.
Wide receiver – Jake O’Brien, Billings Skyview, 5-10, 170; R.J. Taylor, Malta, 5-10, 170; Bryan Overton, Baker, 5-8, 155.
Defense:
Cornerback – Dillon Hennessey, CMR, 5-11, 165; David Wilson, CMR, 5-11, 170.
End – Jared Hergett, Laurel, 6-3, 210; Parker Miller, Glasgow, 6-3, 220; Jake Stewart, Columbus, 6-4, 215.
Lineman – Than Schopp, Billings, Central, 6-1, 205.
Inside linebacker – Josh House, Shelby, 5-7, 178.
Outside linebacker – Brian Spencer, CMR, 5-11, 205; Justin Rogers, Choteau, 6-0, 195; Casey Bigelow, Billings Skyview, 6-0, 180.
Safety – Mitch Rohrback, CMR, 6-0, 165; Payton Skawinski, CMR, 6-1, 185.