HHS's Filius, Murphy up for national awards

Havre High wrestling coach Scott Filius has won just about every tournament and award imaginable for a coach, so it was no surprise the see the long-time head man of the Blue Ponies nominated for another honor this week.

Filius, who has directed Blue Pony wrestling to five consecutive Class A state championships, was among 14 Montana high school coaches and athletic directors nominated for the National High School Coaches Association Coaches/Athletic Director of the Year award. Joining Filius on the list of 14 was Havre High activities director Dennis Murphy, who has been in that positio...