Big Sky and Billings West squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Big Sky had to settle for second. They took a 37-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Billings West Golden Bears. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Golden Bears: they've now lost four in a row.
Avery Omlid threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns while completing 72% of his passes.
Cormack Batt was his top target, making 11 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass. On the ground,
Keller Heidrick rushed for 26 yards.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Billings West to victory, but perhaps none more so than CJ Johnson, who threw for 248 yards and a touchdown while completing 80% of his passes. What's more, Johnson also racked up 28 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in August. Matt Ludwig was another key player, gaining 198 total yards.
Big Sky's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Billings West, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-1.
Big Sky does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Billings West, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Capital. One thing working in Capital's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last nine matches.
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