Great Falls hasn't had much luck against Billings West recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bison will head out to face off against the Golden Bears at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Great Falls is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They walked away with a 21-14 victory over Helena. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bison.
Great Falls found their leader in sophomore Peyton Gold, who rushed for 67 yards and one score, and also picked up 71 receiving yards.
Great Falls didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Helena to a completion percentage of just 38.9%. The Bison weren't nearly as limited: they posted one of 50%.
Meanwhile, Billings West was fully in charge two weeks ago, breezing past Belgrade 55-21. The win continues a trend for the Golden Bears in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won seven in a row.
The victory was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 4-5. As for Billings West, their record is now 8-1.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Great Falls has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 196.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Billings West struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 148.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Great Falls took a serious blow against Billings West in their previous meeting back in September, falling 38-6. Can the Bison avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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