Football Recap: Banyan Johnston Leads Columbia Falls to Victory over Libby

By Team Reports Oct 15, 2024, 2:06pm

Football Recap: Columbia Falls Wildcats vs. Libby Loggers

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Columbia Falls put their dominant defense on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Friday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Libby Loggers a 49-0 shutout. That 49 point margin sets a new team best for the Wildcats this season.

Banyan Johnston went supernova for Columbia Falls, throwing for 166 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushing for 54 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Easton Brooks also helped with two touchdowns in total.

Columbia Falls' victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Libby, they dropped their record down to 2-5 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.

Columbia Falls will welcome Bigfork at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbia Falls' defense has only allowed 10.5 points per game this season, so Bigfork's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Libby, they are taking a road trip to square off against Browning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Libby is facing Browning at the right time seeing as Browning is stuck on a three-game losing streak.

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