Columbia Falls quarterback Banyan Johnston is heading into his senior season with plenty of momentum and plenty of expectations. Johnston's breakout junior campaign helped lead the Wildcats to the Northwest A conference championship.

Can Johnston lead Columbia Falls to another championship run? His junior season suggests the Wildcats have a quarterback capable of making a major impact. With his arm, experience and proven ability to lead an offense, Johnston is one of the players to watch as the Wildcats begin their pursuit of another Northwest A title.

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Senior Day called for a big moment—and Micah Engle answered.

For this week's Poster Player of the Week, we recognize Kalispell AA Laker Micah Engle after his clutch performance helped lift the Lakers to a 5-2 victory over the Billings Scarlets in their final home game of the summer at Griffin Field.

With Kalispell trailing 2-0 in the third inning and the bases loaded, Engle ripped a two-run single through the left side to erase the deficit and ignite a four-run rally that completely changed the game. The timely hit gave the Lakers the momentum they needed, and they never looked back.

Engle wasn't finished there. He reached base again in the fifth inning, came around to score an insurance run, and helped send the Lakers' senior class off with a memorable home victory. Behind strong pitching from George Schwan and Kyler Croft and timely offense throughout the lineup, Kalispell celebrated its seniors in style.

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A fast start and timely hitting helped the Kalispell A Lakers open the John R. Harp Memorial Tournament with a statement win—and Madden Carrier was right in the middle of it. The Lakers' offense came alive in a pivotal third inning, and Carrier helped fuel the rally with one of his two doubles on the day, keeping the pressure on and extending Kalispell's lead.

Carrier finished with two extra-base hits, providing the offensive spark the Lakers needed to take control early and never look back. His ability to deliver in key moments helped Kalispell earn a tournament-opening victory in one of Northwest Montana's premier summer baseball events.

As the John R. Harp Memorial Tournament continues, the Lakers are looking to build momentum—and performances like Carrier's are a big reason why they're a team to watch this summer.

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