Eagles Take Flight: Lady Eagles Battle at Bowie & Football Soars in Season Opener
The Montague Lady Eagles made their mark this past weekend at the Bowie Tournament, competing in the 7th grade division with grit and determination. The Lady Eagles started their morning facing a tough opponent in Holliday, who went on to win the entire tournament. Despite a strong effort, Montague fell 16–25, 12–25. Refusing to stay down, the Lady Eagles bounced back against Millsap in a hard-fought matchup, pulling out a thrilling 25–22, 25–26 win. The momentum carried into the consolation championship, where Montague outlasted Bridgeport in a three-set showdown: 25–9, 18–25, 15–4.
The day was filled with standout performances:
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Aces: Lily Gray led with 10.
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Serving: Sage Keck had the best serving percentage at 93%, adding 5 aces.
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Digs: Keck recorded 16 while Gracie Jones chipped in 12.
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Kills: JoAnna Parr was unstoppable at the net with 20, followed by Jones with 7 and Cayden Harris with 6.
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Assists: Gray dished out 18 to lead the way.
The Lady Eagles will host Prairie Valley for more volleyball action Thursday the 25th beginning with the Blue team at 4:00.
Meanwhile, Montague football also made a powerful statement in their season opener, storming to a decisive victory at half-time by 45 points over Saint Mary's in Gainesville. Levi Newland set the tone early, finding the end zone twice on offense and later electrifying the crowd with a pick-six touchdown on defense. His two-way dominance fueled momentum for the Eagles. Cason Harris powered the running game, racking up four rushing touchdowns. He wasn’t done there—Harris also added four extra point conversions, proving to be a reliable finisher for Montague. The defense came up big again when Caiden Young jumped a route and returned an interception for another pick-six, stretching Montague’s lead and keeping their opponents off balance. Quarterback Brazos Jones showcased his arm with two passing touchdowns, spreading the field and keeping the defense guessing. He also contributed on special teams, notching an extra point conversion to cap off his all-around effort. From start to finish, the Eagles controlled the game with a mix of offensive firepower and defensive grit. With multiple players making highlight-worthy plays, Montague looks poised for an exciting season ahead. They will play Prairie Valley at Gold-Burg next Thursday, September 25th.
Both volleyball and football programs are off to inspiring starts, giving Eagle fans plenty to cheer about as the year unfolds.