The Billings West Golden Bears will head out to square off against the Glacier Wolfpack at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Billings West sitting on ten straight wins and Glacier on 11.
Billings West is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 20-17 victory over Big Sky. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Golden Bears have posted since September 20, 2024.
Meanwhile, Glacier faced Gallatin in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Wolfpack really took it to the Raptors for the full four quarters, racking up a 35-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Wolfpack, who have now won ten games by 30 points or more so far this season.
Glacier's win came from a few key players Billings West will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Asher Knopik, who rushed for 135 yards and three scores while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 68 yards. Jackson Presley was another key player, throwing for 157 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Glacier didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ethan Kastelitz and Cooper Pelc.
Billings West's record now sits at 10-1. As for Glacier, their record is now 11-0.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Billings West has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 148.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Glacier struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 227 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Billings West came up short against Glacier in their previous matchup back in August, falling 14-10. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Knopik, who rushed for 131 yards and two TDs while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Now that the Golden Bears know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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