Flint, Dylan Smith selected to Shrine squad

The Whitehall High School football team will once again be well represented at the prestigious Montana East-West Shrine Bowl.

The 2021 teams that were announced Christmas at Midnight include Trojan senior all-state players Dylan Smith and Flint Smith.

The 74th annual game is scheduled for June 19 in Billings and will raise money for the Shriners Children's Hospital in Spokane.

Whitehall Head Coach Dan Lacey said the Shrine roster has always been something he looks forward to seeing early Christmas morning and seeing two Trojans selected speaks highly of the program, school, community, and the student-athletes.

"The Shrine game isn't just great athletes it's great people off the field too and Dylan and Flint are very deserving. I'm proud of both of them. They will both have the opportunity to see the bigger picture of this game and the number of people it helps on a daily basis," he said.

University of Montana bound Dylan Smith was selected to play at defensive end.

"His strength and speed are what really stands out in his play and I'm excited to watch him compete against the top talent in the state of Montana. I know going into this season being selected this game was one of the individual goals he set for himself and his effort and determination have helped him check off a lot of goals he set for himself this year," Lacey said.

Future Montana Western player Flint Smith was selected to play at wide receiver and Lacey said he has big-play ability every time the ball is in his hands.

"He is versatile being able to play both inside and outside receivers and causes matchup problems for the opposing defenses. His route running is something he worked really hard on in the off-season and it really showed," Lacey said. "I'm very proud of both of these players selected and look forward to seeing them represent Whitehall and the Shriners Foundation."