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PHOTOS: Griz, Fife rally in second half for 28-17 win over Portland State

CASEY KREIDER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 5 months AGO
by CASEY KREIDER
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Casey Kreider is a staff photographer for the Daily Inter Lake. His work documents news, sports, wildlife, landscapes and everyday life across Northwest Montana through visual storytelling. Kreider’s keen eye captures major sporting events, community moments, and the natural beauty that defines the region. He is a graduate of Penn State University and previously worked as a photographer for Lancaster Newspapers in Pennsylvania. In 2024, he received the Montana Newspaper Association’s Mel Ruder Photograph of the Year award. IMPACT: Kreider's work brings readers closer to the people, places and moments that shape life in Northwest Montana through powerful visual journalism. | November 16, 2024 6:25 PM

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 28-17 win over the Portland State Vikings at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16.





    Grizzlies defensive end Hayden Harris (48) recovers a fumble by Portland State quarterback Dante Chachere in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies defensive end Hayden Harris (48) celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble by Portland State quarterback Dante Chachere in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Logan Fife (12) completes an 11-yard pass to running back Nick Ostmo in the third quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Nick Ostmo (26) picks up 11 yards on a reception in the third quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads down the sideline on a 45-yard run in the fourth quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies safety Tyson Rostad (32) intercepts a pass in the end zone in the fourth quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Logan Fife (12) completes an 15-yard pass to wide receiver Aaron Fontes in the third quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies defensive end Hayden Harris (48) celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble by Portland State quarterback Dante Chachere in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Aaron Fontes (14) catches a 35-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Sawyer Racanelli (9) scores on an 81-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receivers Junior Bergen (5) and Sawyer Racanelli (9) celebrate after Racanelli's 81-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Sawyer Racanelli (9) scores on an 81-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Logan Fife (12) completes an 11-yard pass to running back Nick Ostmo in the third quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads down the sideline on a 45-yard run in the fourth quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Sawyer Racanelli (9) scores on an 81-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    A young Griz fan twirls his shirt during the second quarter as Montana takes on Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    The Montana Grizzlies run out of Topel Tunnel before the start of their matchup with the Portland State Vikings at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Aaron Fontes (14) takes a 20-yard reception to the goal line in the third quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Aaron Fontes (14) takes a 20-yard reception to the goal line in the third quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies cornerback Kyon Loud (14) wraps up Portland State wide receiver Branden Alvarez (2) after a reception in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies defenders Ryan Tirrell (44) and Trevin Gradney (37) tackle Portland State quarterback Dante Chachere (15) in the second quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies linebacker Riley Wilson (42) hits Portland State quarterback Dante Chachere (15) in the third quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Nick Ostmo (26) sheds a tackle in the backfield on a 10-yard run in the second quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Nick Ostmo (26) sheds a tackle in the backfield on a 10-yard run in the second quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) drops back to pass in the second quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Nick Ostmo (26) picks up 11 yards on a reception in the third quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Junior Bergen (5) looks upfield after a reception in the second quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) reacts after throwing an interception in the second quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Montana linebacker Ryan Tirrell (44) deflects a pass away from Portland State wide receiver Elyjah Gordon (13) and into the arms of the Vik's Quincy Craig for a 43-yard reception in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Montana linebacker Ryan Tirrell (44) deflects a pass away from Portland State wide receiver Elyjah Gordon (13) and into the arms of the Vik's Quincy Craig for a 43-yard reception in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Junior Bergen (5) catches a pass over the middle in the first quarter against Portland State at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Portland State quarterback Dante Chachere (15) drops back to pass in the first quarter against Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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