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PHOTOS: Columbia Falls tops Bigfork, 43-14

CASEY KREIDER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 6 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. | October 18, 2024 10:15 PM

Photos from the Columbia Falls Wildcats 43-14 win over the Bigfork Vikings at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18.


    Columbia Falls defenders disrupt a pass attempt by Bigfork quarterback Cole Schmit (1) in the third quarter at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls wide receiver Cooper Ross (3) picks up yardage after a reception in the first quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls wide receiver Cooper Ross (3) picks up yardage after a reception in the first quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls quarterback Banyan Johnston (7) throws in the third quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls cornerback Austin Dodson (2) forces a fumble by Bigfork quarterback Cole Schmit (1) on a run in the first quarter at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls cornerback Easton Brooks (10) intercepts a pass in the third quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls cornerback Easton Brooks (10) intercepts a pass in the third quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls running back Reggie Sapa (22) looks for running room in the first quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls running back Reggie Sapa (22) looks for running room in the first quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bigfork running back Treker Hickey (31) looks for running room in the first quarter against Columbia Falls at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bigfork running back Treker Hickey (31) looks for running room in the first quarter against Columbia Falls at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bigfork defensive back Ollie Buzzell (17) intercepts a pass in the first quarter against Columbia Falls at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bigfork quarterback Cole Schmit (1) throws in the first quarter against Columbia Falls at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls wide receiver Easton Brooks (10) picks up yardage on a reception in the second quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls quarterback Banyan Johnston (7) looks for running room in the first quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls quarterback Banyan Johnston (7) looks for running room in the first quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls quarterback Banyan Johnston (7) scores a touchdown on a run in the first quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls wide receiver Easton Brooks (10) is tackled by Bigfork defenders Austin (32) and Tamret Savik (11) in the second quarter at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls quarterback Banyan Johnston (7) throws in the second quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls wide receiver Jett Pitts (18) picks up yardage on a run in the second quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls quarterback Banyan Johnston (7) scores a touchdown on a run in the second quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls safety Jory Hill (14) intercepts a pass in the third quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bigfork quarterback Cole Schmit (1) drops back to pass in the third quarter against Columbia Falls at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bigfork quarterback Cole Schmit (1) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown run in the third quarter against Columbia Falls at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bigfork running back Noah Pandina (45) looks for running room in the third quarter against Columbia Falls at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls wide receiver Easton Brooks (10) picks up yardage on a reception in the third quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bigfork wide receiver Tayden West (33) picks up yardage after a reception in the fourth quarter against Columbia Falls at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Columbia Falls quarterback Banyan Johnston (7) throws in the third quarter against Bigfork at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Bigfork tight end Austin Savik (32) picks up yardage after a reception in the third quarter against Columbia Falls at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 18. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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