Football Recap: Bigfork Falls Short Against Ranked Columbia Falls + How To Watch

Bigfork faced Columbia Falls in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Vikings & Valkyries took a 27-13 bruising from the Wildcats. The defeat continues a trend for the Vikings & Valkyries in their meetings with the Wildcats: they've now lost three in a row.

Cole Schmit threw for 106 yards and one touchdown. Austin Savik was his top target, picking up 47 receiving yards. On the ground, Treker Hickey rushed for 95 yards.

Columbia Falls' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Banyan Johnston led the charge by throwing for 288 yards and three TDs. What's more, Johnston racked up 115.8 passer rating, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Columbia Falls' leading receiver Jory Hill was Johnston's top target yet again, picking up 116 receiving yards and one score.

Bigfork's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Columbia Falls, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.

Bigfork has already played their next matchup, a 46-9 win against Libby on the 3rd. As for Columbia Falls, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 54-0 victory against Ronan on the 3rd.