Montana
Kaden Huot throws 5 TD passes, No. 14 Carroll fends off No. 8 Montana Western
DILLON — For the first time in three seasons, Carroll College earned a win over Montana Western.
Quarterback Kaden Huot complete 22 of 36 passes for 349 yards and five touchdowns as the No. 14 Saints built a three-score lead in the second half and then fended off the No. 8 Bulldogs for a 42-34 victory.
The Saints improved to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in Frontier Conference West division play and are the only division member with an unbeaten record in divisional play.
The Bulldogs (4-2, 1-1) saw their four-game win streak snapped and were defeated by Carroll for the first time since 2022.
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Kaden Huot throws 5 TD passes, No. 14 Carroll fends off No. 8 Montana Western
Western built a 14-6 lead in the first quarter before Carroll scored three unanswered touchdowns — a 75-yard scoring pass from Huot to Chris Akulschin, a 6-yard touchdown from Huot to Ty Wilkinson and a 7-yard score from Huot to Gavin Vandenacre — to take a 28-14 halftime lead.
Western answered in the third quarter on a 10-yard touchdown pass from Michael Palandri to Eli Nourse before the Saints then reeled off two more unanswered touchdowns on a 40-yard touchdown pass from Huot to Akuschin — who finished with eight receptions and 193 yards — and a 13-yard score from Huot to Carson Ochoa to lift the Saints lead to 42-29 with 2:57 left in the third quarter.
The Bulldogs then scored a pair of touchdowns on a 4-yard run from Aidan Lammers and a 26-yard pick-6 from Connor Dunlea to cut the deficit to a one score game at 42-34 with 7:43 left.
Then with under two minutes remaining and the Saints facing fourth and 2, Huot hurdled his way for the first down to ice the game.
Palandri completed 26 of 46 passes for 329 yards and three touchdowns against three interceptions. Seth Shook was Western’s leading receiver with 10 catches for 137 yards and a 39-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Nourse hauled in eight catches for 114 yards and two scores.
The Bulldogs will travel to play the College of Idaho next week while Carroll College will host Simpson (Calif.)
If a furry, playful, hugg-able, lovable kitten would be a great addition to your place, now’s the time to visit the Humane Society of Western Montana.
MEET BAKER AND BUSBOY
It was another Take Me Home Tuesday at the radio stations with the Humane Society. Katie brought in “Baker” (black kitty) and “Busboy” (gray kitty), who along with their two siblings “Chef” and “Cook” form a Fantastic Four of pure joy.
These two-month-old little ones were found in the Polson area and surrendered to the shelter. They just had their spay/neuter surgeries Monday (July 13) and they will be looking for their forever homes starting Wednesday (July 15).
Whether you are looking for one kitten or the whole “kitchen,” visit the shelter and fall in love with Baker, Busboy, Chef and Cook.
EVER CONSIDERED BEING A FOSTER HOME FOR SHELTER PETS?
It is kitten season at the Humane Society of Western Montana. The Humane Society is always looking for Fosters to take care of tiny kittens until they are old enough to be adopted. They currently have some that are with mom cats, and some that are bottle babies. And there is always a need for volunteers willing to nurture them until they are of adoption age.
And of course one of the perks of being a Foster is, if you fall in love with a kitten, you pretty much get first dibs.
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So, whether you are looking to adopt or would like more information about being a foster home, be sure to visit the Humane Society of Western Montana soon. They are open from 1:00 – 6:00 pm Wednesdays through Sundays at 5930 Highway 93 South in Missoula. See more cats AND dogs waiting to be adopted on the shelter’s ADOPT webpage here.
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Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz
HEBGEN LAKE, Mont. — A man was rescued after nearly drowning while swimming in Rainbow Point, located 10 miles north of West Yellowstone.
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, along with Hebgen Basin Rural EMS personnel and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, responded to reports of a swimmer in distress.
Officials say bystanders saw a man become unresponsive while swimming roughly 100 yards off the shoreline.
They, along with a boating group, located the man, pulled him out of the water, and performed life-saving measures until first responders arrived.
The man was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Officials say he is in critical condition.
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office released the following information:
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