Quarterfinals of the state A soccer playoffs, in pictures
CHRIS PETERSON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 months, 3 weeks AGO
Tatiana Raymond hugs Bella Mann after hitting the game-winning goal against Billings Central in the quarterfinals of the state A playoffs Saturday, Oct. 18 in Columbia Falls.
Isla Alexander (8) fights for possession against a Billings Central player.
Chance Pfeifle advances the ball against Lone Peak.
Eli Crockett collides with a Lone Peak defender on a header.
Eli Crockett, left, and Sol Masters leap for a header against Lone Peak.
Brady Bell watches his first half shot get past the Lone Peak goalie in the first round of the state A playoffs. The Cats won, 2-0.
Brady Bell watches his first half shot get past the Lone Peak goalie in the first round of the state A playoffs. The Cats won, 2-0.
Chris Peterson is the editor of the Hungry Horse News. He covers Columbia Falls, the Canyon, Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. All told, about 4 million acres of the best parts of the planet. He can be reached at [email protected] or 406-892-2151. | October 18, 2025 7:35 PM
Columbia Falls girls won 5-4 in a classic extra time match over Billings Central, scoring two goals in the last two minutes for the win; while the boys dispatched a scrappy Lone Peak squad, 2-0 to advance to the semis as well.
Isla Alexander (8) fights for possession against a Billings Central player.
Chance Pfeifle advances the ball against Lone Peak.
Eli Crockett collides with a Lone Peak defender on a header.
Eli Crockett, left, and Sol Masters leap for a header against Lone Peak.
Brady Bell watches his first half shot get past the Lone Peak goalie in the first round of the state A playoffs. The Cats won, 2-0.
Brady Bell watches his first half shot get past the Lone Peak goalie in the first round of the state A playoffs. The Cats won, 2-0.ARTICLES BY CHRIS PETERSON
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