Trojans compete in All Star game

While the final score may not have been what they were hoping for, 2017 Whitehall High School graduates Braden Larsen, Colton Noyes, and Andrew Simon were able to once again take to the field at last week's Class B All-Star Football game.

The North All-Stars defeated the South 59-20 at Herb Kindt Field in Billings.

The three-standout athletes were joined by Trojan Head Coach and Athletic Director Dan Lacey, who served as the head coach of the South team.

"It was a great experience to be the head coach of the all-star game. It was exciting to have kids on your team that you are used to game planning for during the regular season," Lacey said. "It was also a great experience to get to know these kids outside of football and talk to them about their futures as young adults."

Noyes, who played on the defensive side of the ball, said it was fun experience.

"I was thankful for the opportunity to play one more time, but it was nothing compared to playing on Friday nights under great coaches with the teammates that were like brothers to me," Noyes said.

It was also rewarding for Noyes to play one more time with Larsen and Simon who played at quarterback and receiver.

"Wasn't the same because we played on opposite sides of the ball, but was still great," Noyes said.

It was also bittersweet for Lacey to have one more chance to coach Larsen, Noyes, and Simon.

"The heart and effort they have put in the last four years changed the dynamics and expectations of what it means to be a Trojan Football player. I'm extremely proud of these three young men and look forward to watching them grow in the future," he said.

Noyes said his favorite part of the week was getting to meet fellow competitors and make new friends.

"Was awesome to meet kids with similar lifestyles and becoming a team as fast as we did was cool," he said.

Larsen and Simon still have one more game this summer. The two will be competing at the Montana East West Shrine Game July 15 in Billings.