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PHOTOS: Griz rally in second half for 28-9 win over Cal Poly

CASEY KREIDER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 6 months, 3 weeks 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 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)
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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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