Alec Bofinger

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Former MSU-Billings standout Jalen Tot fulfilling Division I dream, transferring to Appalachian State

1 week ago | montanasports.com | Alec Bofinger

BILLINGS — Jalen Tot's Division I dream has come true. The former MSU-Billings standout and 2024 West Region player of the year is using his final year of eligibility to play at Appalachian State in Boone, North Carolina. "All the coaches were all in for me and showed a lot of life. The head coach face-timed me personally and offered me, and I think that meant a lot to me. He made sure my mom was comfortable and she felt good, and that's my rock," Tot said.
Q2 AOW: Shepherd softball team breaks through in dominant fashion

1 week ago | montanasports.com | Alec Bofinger

SHEPHERD — The Shepherd softball team is finally over the hump. This past weekend, the Fillies blasted their way to the program’s first state softball title — one that’s been years in the making. “It also hurt, because they were right there. I think it was a bittersweet moment for Willie (Wenz) and Paige (Goodell) to be a part of that," Shepherd head coach Lori Goodell said of her former players' support. "They're sisters. This is their family.
Matt Ludwig's commitment to Michigan 'only the beginning'

1 week ago | montanasports.com | Alec Bofinger

The Moose will be loose in Ann Arbor. Billings West senior-to-be Matt Ludwig made it official last Tuesday, announcing his commitment to the University of Michigan football program. “My phone almost broke. It was lagging and it wasn't working fully, but it was awesome to get it out there and let the world know I'm going to Michigan. When it came down right to it, God was telling me Michigan was the right place for me," Ludwig said. "It shows that hard work does pay off. It's only the beginning.
Shepherd smashes way to program's first state title

2 weeks ago | montanasports.com | Alec Bofinger

GLASGOW — Saturday was a continuation of a dominant weekend for the Shepherd softball team. The Fillies topped Florence 12-2 in six innings on Saturday to win the program's first State B/C softball title, doing so with a perfect 23-0 record. "I'm just hoping we broke the seal into girls sports. Our volleyball program has been doing really well, being right on the brink and same with basketball," Shepherd head coach Lori Goodell said.
State B/C softball: Unbeaten Shepherd surges into championship game

2 weeks ago | montanasports.com | Alec Bofinger

GLASGOW — Shepherd is one game from perfection. The Fillies topped Manhattan 9-1 in the undefeated semifinal at the Class B/C state softball tournament here Friday, moving their record to 22-0. It was a rematch of last year's championship round won by Manhattan. Shepherd got on the board in the top of the first inning when Charity Dunn scored on a wild pitch.
State B/C softball: Shepherd, Manhattan to meet in undefeated semifinal

2 weeks ago | montanasports.com | Alec Bofinger

GLASGOW — Shepherd and Manhattan will meet in Friday evening's undefeated semifinal at the State B/C softball tournament in Glasgow in a rematch of last year's championship, though the two took very different paths. Shepherd 12, Mission-Arlee-Charlo 1 (5 innings)Shepherd was absolutely dominant on Thursday against the M-A-C co-op, pushing their season record to a perfect 21-0. The Fillies jumped on M-A-C with three runs in the first innings, highlighted by a two-run double by Krista Dunn.
Q2 AOW: Columbus freshman Buck Prather bursting onto Class B track and field scene

2 weeks ago | ktvq.com | Alec Bofinger

LAUREL — Entering the high school track and field season, Buck Prather wasn’t on anyone’s radar in Class B. The Columbus freshman is sure turning heads now, though, as he’s among the top four in Class B in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and long jump. Watch the video: Columbus freshman Buck Prather bursting onto Class B track and field scene “Not this year," Prather said of making an impact as a freshman. "Especially since last year I was way slower. This year I got way faster.
Townsend's Kaitlyn Noyes a 'showman' among Class B long jumpers

2 weeks ago | montanasports.com | Alec Bofinger

The 2024 state track meet was roller coaster of emotions for Twonsend’s Kaitlyn Noyes. The now junior broke the State B record in the long jump, but it was determined to be wind-aided. This happened on multiple occasions before finally setting a non-winded aided mark at 18 feet, ½ inch, giving her a goal for the 2025 season. “It was pretty cool the first time, but do it again. Repeat," Noyes said.
Columbus freshman Buck Prather bursting onto Class B track and field scene

2 weeks ago | montanasports.com | Alec Bofinger

LAUREL — Entering the high school track and field season, Buck Prather wasn’t on anyone’s radar in Class B. The Columbus freshman is sure turning heads now, though, as he’s among the top four in Class B in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and long jump. “Not this year," Prather said of making an impact as a freshman. "Especially since last year I was way slower. This year I got way faster.
Billings West swings past Butte, into state baseball tournament

3 weeks ago | montanasports.com | Alec Bofinger

BILLINGS — Billings West beat Butte 11-1 in six inning in a state baseball play-in game Saturday evening at Pirtz Field to earn a postseason berth. WATCH THE VIDEO: Billings West races past Butte, into state baseball tournament Butte opened the scoring in the top of the first inning when Will Stepan's RBI single scored Tocher Lee to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead. West, though, answered with three runs in the bottom of the frame.