Photos from Columbia Falls play on the pitch in the state A soccer semifinal playoffs
CHRIS PETERSON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 month, 1 week AGO
Taylor Rodgers collides with the Lone Peak goalie in the second half.
Keeper Brady Heitz collides with a Polson player on a save.
Onnikka Lawrence fights for possession against a Lone Peak defender.
Lone Peak goalie Piper Dodd snares a shot from Bella Mann.
Javien Mata collides with a Polson defender.
Riley Byrd with a shot against Lone Peak.
The girls celebrate after a Taylor Rodgers goal to seal the win.
Jack Harris knocks in a shot against Polson.
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 26, 2025 6:50 PM
The girls beat Lone Peak 4-1 to advance to the state A soccer finals against Bigfork. The boys lost a hard fought battle against Polson in a shootout, 1-1 (7-6).
Keeper Brady Heitz collides with a Polson player on a save.
Onnikka Lawrence fights for possession against a Lone Peak defender.
Lone Peak goalie Piper Dodd snares a shot from Bella Mann.
Javien Mata collides with a Polson defender.
Riley Byrd with a shot against Lone Peak.
The girls celebrate after a Taylor Rodgers goal to seal the win.
Jack Harris knocks in a shot against Polson.ARTICLES BY CHRIS PETERSON
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