MontesanoHS at Nooksack Valley

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack sophomore center back Connor Beard (12) takes down Montesano senior receiver Riley Olson at the sideline during the first quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack running back Adam Mydland (39) looks for daylight during the first quarter against Montesano at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack running back Adam Mydland (39) fumbles the ball after being tackled by Montesano junior linebacker Keegan Darst (7) during the first quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Montesano junior linebacker Nelson Cole (10) tackles Nooksack senior quarterback Tanner Myhre (11) during the second quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack quarterback Tanner Myhre (11) out runs a Montesano defender during the second quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack wide receiver Joshua Gimmaka (2) attempts to fend off Montesano defensive man Sawyer Rhodan (8) during the second quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack free safety Tanner Myhre (11), right, comes from behind to tackle Montesano senior running back Tanner Birdsall (22) at the end of his 25 yard first quarter run at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack wide receiver Joshua Gimmaka (2) attempts to fend off Montesano defensive man Sawyer Rhodan (8) during the second quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack senior quarterback Tanner Myhre (11) evades a tackle by Montesano junior line backer Jordan Bussard (51) during the second quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Montesano junior defensive man Kylar Prante (17) attempts to tackle Nooksack senior quarterback Tanner Myhre (11) during the second quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack senior linebacker William Kingma (5) attempts to tackle Montesano junior running back Kyle Englund (33) during the second quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Montesano junior running back Logan Truax (5) goes wide to evade Nooksack defenders during the first quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - The setting sun lights the crowd as the Nooksack Valley Pioneers get ready to take on the Montesano Bulldogs at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack's William Kingma (5), right, and Tanner Myhre (11) take down Montesano senior running back Tanner Birdsall (22) during the first quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Montesano junior linebacker Keegan Darst (7) tackles Nooksack running back Adam Mydland during the first quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack quarterback Tanner Myhre is tackled by Montesano after the offensive line crumbles during the first quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack quarterback Tanner Myhre scrambles as the offensive line crumbles and Montesano loos for a sack during the first quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack junior wide receiver Conner Bear (12) attempts to catch a long pass during the early minutes of the second quarter against Montesano at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack wide receiver William Kingma (5) looks for opening during the second quarter against Montesano at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack wide receiver William Kingma (5) looks for opening during the second quarter against Montesano at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack wide receiver Joshua Gimmaka (2) is tackled by Montesano defensive man Sawyer Rhodan (8) during the second quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack senior quarterback Tanner Myhre (11) goes long against Montesano during the final minutes of the second quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack wide receiver Joshua Gimmaka (2) is tackled by Montesano defensive man Sawyer Rhodan (8) during the second quarter at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.

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© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald - Nooksack senior running back William Wingma (5) pushes his way into the end zone against Montesano junior defensive man Kyler Prante (17) to score the first touchdown putting the Pioneers on the board at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, Wash., on Friday evening September 13, 2014. The Pioneers defeated the visiting Montesano Bulldogs 40-34.