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PHOTOS: Montana State rolls to 12-0 with 34-11 Brawl of the Wild win over Griz

CASEY KREIDER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 4 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 23, 2024 4:30 PM

Photos from the 123rd Brawl of the Wild where the Montana State Bobcats won 34-11 over the Montana Grizzlies at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Nov. 23. For photo reprints click here.


    Bobcats running back Adam Jones (23) celebrates after a 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Grizzlies during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake) Click here to order photo reprints.
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    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) is tripped up trying to hurdle Bobcats safety Rylan Ortt (26) in the second quarter during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake) Click here to order photo reprints.
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    Bobcats tight end Rohan Jones (8) catches a 35-yard touchdown reception in front of Grizzlies defensive back TJ Rausch (10) in the second quarter during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Click here to order photo reprints.
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    Bobcats quarterback Tommy Mellott (4) picks up yardage on a run in the first quarter against the Grizzlies during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Click here to order photo reprints.
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    Bobcat defenders Zac Crews (36) and Kenneth Eiden IV (11) sack Grizzlies quarterback Logan Fife (12) in the second quarter during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bobcats running back Adam Jones (23) celebrates after a 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Grizzlies during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bobcats students jeer the Grizzlies before the start of the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    The Montana State Bobcats take the field before the 123rd Brawl of the Wild with the Montana Grizzlies at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Click here to order photo reprints.
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    Bobcats quarterback Tommy Mellott (4) avoids a Grizzlies defender on a run in the first quarter during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Nick Ostmo (26) breaks a tackle by Bobcats safety Dru Polidore (2) on a run in the first quarter during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) is hit by Bobcat defenders Bryce Grebe (10) and Andrew Powdrell (1) on a run in the second quarter during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) is hit by Bobcat defenders Bryce Grebe (10) and Andrew Powdrell (1) on a run in the second quarter during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bobcats tight end Rohan Jones (8) celebrates with teammates after a 35-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies cornerback Trevin Gradney (37) celebrates after a play in the second quarter against the Bobcats during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Logan Fife (12) rolls out to pass in the second quarter against the Bobcats during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bobcats wide receiver Ty McCullouch (6) picks up yardage on a run in the second quarter against the Grizzlies during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies head coach Bobby Hauck talks over the defense with linebacker Ryan Tirrell (44) in the second quarter against the Bobcats during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Keelan White (6) catches a pass in the fourth quarter against the Bobcats during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receivers Keelan White (6) and Sawyer Racanelli (9) celebrate after a touchdown reception by Racanelli in the fourth quarter against the Bobcats during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bobcats quarterback Tommy Mellott (4) looks for running room around the edge in the fourth quarter against the Grizzlies during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Aaron Fontes (14) breaks a tackle by Bobcats defensive back Andrew Powdrell (14) on a reception in the fourth quarter during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies defenders Riley Wilson (42) and Garrett Hustedt (56) stop a run by Bobcats running back Adam Jones (23) in the third quarter during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Logan Fife (12) hands off to running back Nick Ostmo (26) in the second quarter against the Bobcats during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bobcats linebacker McCade O'Reilly (43) takes the field before the start of the 123rd Brawl of the Wild against the Montana Grizzlies at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    The Bobcats celebrate with the Great Divide Trophy after a 34-11 win over the Griz in the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Horseback riders enter the field during the Montana State Runout before the 123rd Brawl of the Wild against the Montana Grizzlies at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bobcats running back Julius Davis (32) picks up yardage on a run in the first quarter against the Grizzlies during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bobcats quarterback Tommy Mellott (4) picks up yardage on a run in the first quarter against the Grizzlies during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Logan Fife (12) drops back to pass in the second quarter against the Bobcats during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bobcat defenders Zac Crews (36) and Kenneth Eiden IV (11) sack Grizzlies quarterback Logan Fife (12) in the second quarter during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Aaron Fontes (14) is brought down by Bobcats defensive end Kenneth Eiden IV (11) on a reception in the fourth quarter during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Aaron Fontes (14) is brought down by Bobcats defensive end Kenneth Eiden IV (11) on a reception in the fourth quarter during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bobcats running back Colson Coon (28) picks up yardage on a run in the fourth quarter against the Grizzlies during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bobcats students boo the Grizzlies before the start of the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bobcats running back Adam Jones (23) picks up yardage on a run in the first quarter against the Grizzlies during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bobcats running back Julius Davis (32) picks up yardage on a run in the first quarter against the Grizzlies during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Logan Fife (12) rolls out to pass in the second quarter against the Bobcats during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Logan Fife (12) rolls out to pass in the second quarter against the Bobcats during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Logan Fife (12) picks up yardage on a run in the third quarter against the Bobcats during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Keelan White (6) catches a pass in the fourth quarter against the Bobcats during the 123rd Brawl of the Wild at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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