Football Preview: Bozeman Hawks vs. Gallatin Raptors
Bozeman is 5-0 against Gallatin since October of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Bozeman Hawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Gallatin Raptors at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Bozeman: 18, Gallatin: 11.8) so any points scored will be well earned.
Bozeman is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Great Falls just ended the team's 15-game winning streak dating back to last season on Friday. They came up short against the Bison, falling 28-7. That makes it the first time this season the Hawks have let down their home crowd.
Meanwhile, Gallatin put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 42-6 victory over Russell on the road. That looming 42-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Raptors yet this season.
Carter Dahlke was his usual excellent self, picking up 125 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 79 yards and a touchdown. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 79-yard run.
Having lost for the first time this season, Bozeman fell to 3-1. As for Gallatin, their win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
Bozeman was able to grind out a solid victory over Gallatin when the teams last played back in September of 2023, winning 24-17. Does Bozeman have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gallatin turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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