Flathead had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They managed a 34-30 win over the Billings Senior Broncs. The victory almost wasn't to be: the Braves/Bravettes were down 30-13 in the third quarter.
Eli Coopman
| 09/05/25 @ Billings Senior | 137 |
| 10/04/24 vs Helena | 54 |
| 09/12/24 @ Big Sky | 51 |
| 10/17/24 vs Capital | 40 |
| 10/10/24 vs Glacier | 12 |
Eli Coopman was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 137 yards and three TDs, and also threw for 182 yards and one touchdown. Those 137 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nolan Campbell, who rushed for 92 yards and one score.
Billings Senior's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rylan Jennings, who picked up 99 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 52 yards and one TD. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 52 yards. Severen Cellan was another key player, throwing for 294 yards and three TDs while picking up 11.3 yards per attempt.
Billings Senior is on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Flathead and Billings Senior will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Braves/Bravettes will take on rival Hellgate at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Billings Senior is set to square off against their familiar foe Bozeman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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