PHOTOS: Griz rally in second half for 28-9 win over Cal Poly
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Grizzlies cornerback Kenzel Lawler (8) returns an interception 21 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown on a 13-yard run in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) picks up yardage on a run in the first quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies cornerback Kenzel Lawler (8) and other defenders stop a run by Cal Poly running back Kendric Sanders (34) in the third quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) celebrates with teammates after 13-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies defender Eli Gillman (10) attempts to hurdle a Cal Poly defender in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) drops back to pass in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies cornerback Kenzel Lawler (8) returns an interception 21 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown on a 17-yard run in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) picks up yardage on a run in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Stevie Rocker Jr. (21) looks for an opening in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) picks up yardage on a reception in the third quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Wide receiver Ian Finch (5) leads the Grizzlies out onto the field before their game against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies cornerback Kenzel Lawler (8) returns an interception 21 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) picks up yardage on a run in the first quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) picks up yardage on a run in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies linebacker Geno Leonard (31) returns an interception in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies safety Brady Beaner (25) celebrates after a play on defense against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Stevie Rocker Jr. (21) looks for an opening in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) picks up yardage on a run in the first quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) celebrates after a 24-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) picks up yardage on a reception in the third quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Drew Deck (2) picks up yardage after a reception in the third quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) catches a 24-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) celebrates after a run for a first down in the first quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Monte Gillman (0) picks up yardage on a run in the second quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Drew Deck (2) fights for yardage after a reception in the second quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Cal Poly quarterback Ty Dieffenbach (7) drops back to pass against Montana Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies punter Ty Morrison (36) punts in the second quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Casey Kreider is a photographer for the Daily Inter Lake and was awarded the 2024 Mel Ruder Photograph of the Year from the Montana Newspaper Association. He is a graduate of Penn State University and previously worked as a photographer for Lancaster Newspapers in Pennsylvania. He can be reached at [email protected]. | October 11, 2025 8:50 PM
Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 28-9 win over the Cal Poly Mustangs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11.
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown on a 13-yard run in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) picks up yardage on a run in the first quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies cornerback Kenzel Lawler (8) and other defenders stop a run by Cal Poly running back Kendric Sanders (34) in the third quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) celebrates with teammates after 13-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies defender Eli Gillman (10) attempts to hurdle a Cal Poly defender in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) drops back to pass in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies cornerback Kenzel Lawler (8) returns an interception 21 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown on a 17-yard run in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) picks up yardage on a run in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Stevie Rocker Jr. (21) looks for an opening in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) picks up yardage on a reception in the third quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Wide receiver Ian Finch (5) leads the Grizzlies out onto the field before their game against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies cornerback Kenzel Lawler (8) returns an interception 21 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) picks up yardage on a run in the first quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) picks up yardage on a run in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies linebacker Geno Leonard (31) returns an interception in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies safety Brady Beaner (25) celebrates after a play on defense against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Stevie Rocker Jr. (21) looks for an opening in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) picks up yardage on a run in the first quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) celebrates after a 24-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) picks up yardage on a reception in the third quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Drew Deck (2) picks up yardage after a reception in the third quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) catches a 24-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) celebrates after a run for a first down in the first quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Monte Gillman (0) picks up yardage on a run in the second quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Drew Deck (2) fights for yardage after a reception in the second quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Cal Poly quarterback Ty Dieffenbach (7) drops back to pass against Montana Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies punter Ty Morrison (36) punts in the second quarter against Cal Poly at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
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