Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Tate Niederegger/Derek Bell, Chinook Football

Niederegger and Bell power the Beeter rushing attack together

When it comes to the Chinook football team, a lot of talk centers on the Sugarbeeter’s outstanding defense. But the offense is pretty good, too — and especially good at running the football.

The Beeters, who host Alree this Saturday for the Class C 8-Man state championship, have a solid passing attack and a stellar passer in senior quarterback Ian McIntosh. Yet, there is no doubt that the rushing tandem of Derek Bell and Tate Niederegger is the straw that stirs the drink for Chinook offensively....