Eagles rough up Ponies

The Sidney Eagles aren't ranked as the No. 1 team in Class A without a reason. Behind a powerful, balanced offensive attack, the Eagles came into Blue Pony Stadium Friday night and soundly defeated the Havre Blue Ponies, 35-20, in nonconference action.

"Sidney had a powerful rushing attack and they are very solid fundamentally," said Havre High head coach Troy Purcell. "They showed that they're a real solid football team."

Although the loss puts the Ponies at 0-2 on the season, Purcell was able to put a positive spin on things.

"We just played two of the toughest nonconference games you can pl...