Football Recap: Great Falls Bison vs. Skyview Falcons
Great Falls won the last time they faced Skyview, and things went their way on Friday too. Everything went the Great Falls Bison's way against the Skyview Falcons as the Great Falls Bison made off with a 49-25 victory. The Bison might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 21 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Riley Collette, who rushed for 137 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry, and also threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns while completing 81.3% of his passes. He is becoming a predictor of Great Falls' success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Steele Harris was another key player, picking up 125 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Great Falls was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 290 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Skyview only rushed for 135.
Great Falls wouldn't let Skyview keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Colter Devoss, Darrentt Mitchell, and Trey St John picked up one apiece.
Paxton Fitch and Jayvyn Gallup certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Fitch threw for 245 yards and four touchdowns, while Gallup gained 99 total yards and two touchdowns. Skyview also got a significant boost from Camble Bjornstad, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 81 yards.
Great Falls' record is now 5-3. As for Skyview, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Great Falls will face off against Russell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Skyview, they will square off against Gallatin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gallatin will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Skyview surely won't give up without a fight.
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