Mitch Pelroy rocks the college colors last season. (Haylee Sauer photo)
Bragging rights for the state of Montana were on the line, and Mitch Pelroy did his part for the cause.
The former Coupeville High School football star, now a sophomore defensive back at Montana Western University, had a hand in four tackles Aug. 23 as his Bulldogs thumped rival Montana Tech 38-6 in their season opener.
Pelroy recorded two solo tackles and assisted on two others as Montana Western dropped the defensive boom on the Orediggers.
Senior quarterback Tyler Hulse threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as the NAIA school opened Frontier League play with a huge win.
The Bulldogs will have to take it up several notches this week, when they travel to Cheney to play a non-conference game Saturday, Aug. 30 against NCAA Division 1 school Eastern Washington.
It will be the only time Pelroy and his teammates play in Washington state this year.
Eastern blasted Sam Houston State 56-35 in its opener, but could be primed for an upset if they get caught looking ahead to the game after Montana Western’s visit.
That’s a Sept. 6 match-up with the University of Washington in Seattle.
Coupeville Sports 
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