3 Bulldogs picked for 2023 Shrine Game

The rosters for the 76th East-West Shrine Game were released on Christmas, and the Flathead Valley was well represented.

Guard Kai Nash, cornerback Fynn Ridgeway and defensive tackle Montana Cohenour of Whitefish were named to the 40-man West roster, which includes the Helena schools.

The all-star game is set for June 17 in Butte in 2023.

Defensive end Nick Walker and cornerback Isak Epperly of Bigfork were selected, as was inside linebacker Cy Stevenson of Libby.

AA champion Helena Capital put five players on the roster, including running back Tom Carter and tight end Hayden Opitz.

The West quarterbacks are Jarrett Wilson of Polson and Partrick Duchien of two-time State B champion Florence.

Thompson Falls is represented by Eli Ratliff at cornerback.

Glacier standouts Gage Sliter and Jackson Hensley were named as alternates, as were Columbia Falls athletes Brandon Role and Justin Windauer. Bigfork’s Ethan Rodriguez and Bryce Gilliard are alternates as well, as is Polson’s Trent Wilson at safety..

The East roster includes quarterback Gage Norslien of State A champion Lewistown, linebacker Garrett Metrione of 8-man champion Belt and receiver Brayden Cline of 6-man champion Big Sandy.

The 40-man rosters are below:

76th East-West Shrine Game rosters

Here are the rosters for the 76th Montana East-West Shrine Game, to be held June 17 in Butte. Alternates can be found at www.MTShrinegame.com.

West Roster

OFFENSE

Center Jesse Hughes Dillon 6-1, 250; Leo Scafani Whitehall 5-11, 220

Guard Zach Tierney Butte High 6-3, 270; Kai Nash Whitefish 6-1, 220; Derrick Saltzman Hamilton 6-1, 215

Tackle Austin Beuhler Helena Capital 6-5, 255; Tate Templeton Missoula Sentinel 6-3, 275; Jonathan Luhmann Florence 6-5, 280

Tight end Hayden Opitz Helena Capital 6-3, 225; Dylan Christman Helena High 6-6, 250

Receiver Cameron Gurnsey Butte High 6-0, 185; Eli Nourse Dillon 5-7, 165; Connor Michaud Frenchtown 6-7, 200; Bryce Umphrey Mission 5-9, 165; Eli Taylor Hamilton 5-8, 150; Willem Arseneau Ernest Manning, Calgary 6-2, 205

Running back Tom Carter Helena Capital 6-1, 180; Adam Jones Missoula Sentinel 6-1, 185

Quarterback Jarrett Wilson Polson 5-11, 185; Patrick Duchien Florence 6-2, 205

Athlete Jace Stenson Butte High 6-2, 205

DEFENSE

Defensive tackle Talon Marsh Helena Capital 6-1, 235; Case Kruse Manhattan 6-4, 220; Montana Cohenour Whitefish 6-3, 270

Defensive end Colten Rice Florence 6-1, 195; Nick Walker Bigfork 6-3, 205; Dominic Umile Missoula Sentinel 6-4, 225

Inside linebacker Cy Stevenson Libby 6-2, 205; Kellan Beller Stevensville 6-2, 215; Ridger Jones Townsend 6-0. 175

Outside linebacker Canyon Sargent Mission 6-0, 185; Liam O-Connell Hamilton 6-1, 190; Dylan Root Boulder 6-1, 180

Corneback Fynn Ridgeway Whitefish 6-1, 200; Isak Epperly Bigfork 6-3, 175; Elijah Ratliff Thompson Falls 6-1, 170; Kyle Holter Butte Central 6-1, 180

Safety Nick Michelotti Helena Capital 6-4, 195; Colter Petre Helena High 6-1, 170; JJ Dolan Missoula Sentinel 6-0, 165; Caden Hansen Dillon 6-4, 175

East Roster

OFFENSE

Center Seth Benge Billings Central 5-10, 230; Austin Slate Bozeman High 6-2, 215; Jaxon Tucker Billings West 6-3, 255

Guard Travis McAlpin Fergus 5-11, 220; Raven Hensley Great Falls High 5-10, 265; Alex Donnelly Miles City 6-2, 215

Tackle Jacob Anderson Billings West 6-6, 270; Brenden Lockhart Great Falls High 6-1, 225; Everett Carr Bozeman High 6-5, 280

Tight end Luke Smith Bozeman High 6-4, 215

Receiver Royce Robinson Fergus 6-4, 190; Braydon Cline Big Sandy 6-3, 205; Augustus Nunez CMR 6-2, 185; Matteo Civitarese Notre Dame, Calgary 6-2, 205

Running back Archie Lafurge, Jr. CMR 5-11, 180; Rafe Longin Great Falls High 5-9, 180; Kade Boyde Billings Central 6-0, 180

Quarterback Jake Casagranda Bozeman High 6-3, 205; Cole Taylor CMR 6-2, 210; Gage Norslien Fergus 6-2, 195

Athlete Drew Humphrey Billings West 6-0, 165

DEFENSE

Defensive tackle Josiah Triplett CMR 6-2, 240; Wyatt Devoss Great Falls High 6-2, 225; Logan Hughes Billings Central 6-4, 215

Defensive end Hunter Sharbono Fairview 6-2, 230; Aidan Martin Gallatin 6-1, 210; Camden Johnson Laurel 6-0, 190

Inside linebacker Clay Oven Billings Central 6-2, 205; Jett Boyce Fergus 6-0, 205; Tyler Schoen Chinook 6-0, 195; Chris Garcia Billings West 6-1, 210

Outside linebacker Bryce Grebe Melstone 6-3, 185; Garrett Metrione Belt 6- 190; Mathew Golik Fergus 6-4, 195

Cornerback Avery Allen Bozeman High 5-8, 165; Zander Dean Sydney 5-11, 170; Evan Cherry Gallatin 6-1, 180

Safety Travis Hadley Billings Central 6-0, 170; Connor Hash Shepherd 5-10, 165; Tanner Macy Billings Senior 5-11, 175

Kicker Elijah Groshelle CMR 6-3, 175