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High School Football scores for Sept. 11, 2026
What was the result of the Belgrade vs. Great Falls game?. Why was the Belgrade vs. Great Falls game scheduled on September 11, 2026?
Great Falls Tribune
C.M. Russell High special teams powers win over Belgrade in conference opener
Note: This story has been updated to add a quote, video, and statistics. The C.M. Russell High special teams were just that on Thursday, Sept. 10, as the Rustlers cruised to a 28-3 Eastern AA victory at Memorial Stadium. Cornerback Carson Hollern returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown less than four minutes into the game before Gage Allen recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a score and recorded a blocked punt himself in the second quarter as CMR built the four-possession lead at halftime. Defensive end Ryan Gilbertson knocked down the Belgrade punt leading to the Allen touchdown and also recorded a sack, while quarterback Beckett Crouch slung a pair of first-half scores. Crouch hit receiver Devyn Smith for a 25-yard catch-and-run score early in the second quarter prior to finding Nick Stimac in the end zone from 22 yards out late in the second frame. The Panthers’ lone first-half score came on a Cooper Holland 22-yard field goal in the first quarter, capitalizing on a Rustlers’ muffed punt at their own 20. Belgrade drove down to the CMR 1-yard line in the fourth quarter but the Rustler defense held on downs, and corner Kawiwo’ole
Great Falls Tribune
Captain Mason Cannon the 'spearhead' for Great Falls High football team
Mason Cannon earned a captaincy last season for Great Falls High, an honor not often bestowed on juniors in high school football. As a two-way starter and the honorary No. 40 for the Bison this season, the senior is making the most of his opportunities on and off the field. “It really means a lot to see what my teammates think of me and what the prior class thought of me, too, as being a leader of the program,” Cannon said. “But it’s honestly surreal to be in the position that I am, to help lead younger kids and inspire younger kids to be the best versions of themselves.” More: Donavin Scribner an 'every-down back' for C.M. Russell High football VOTE: Volleyball, golf, football stars up for Athlete of the Week, Sept. 8-11 Cannon and Great Falls (0-2) open up the Eastern AA schedule at 7 p.m. against one of the state’s top teams in Billings West (2-0) on Friday, Sept. 11, at the newly christened Sam McDonald Stadium at Daylis. Cannon was the leading rusher for the Bison last season, as he averaged over six yards per carry along with five touchdowns. He is also the team’s top returning
wiareport.com
Leanne Frost Is CEO of Great Falls College in Montana
Leanne Frost is the new CEO and dean of Great Falls College Montana State University, a public community college affiliated with the Montana State University System. According to the most recent information from the U.S. Department of Education, Great Falls College enrolls more than 1,500 students, 69 percent of whom are women.
swxlocalsports.com
Memorial Magic: CMR beats Missoula Sentinel 28-25, scoring with three seconds left
GREAT FALLS — The clock is ticking down: 10, 9, 8, 7. CMR Rustlers junior quarterback Beckett Crouch takes the snap and looks left. Blake Katz finds himself wide open on the goal line and Crouch's pass hits him right on the letters for a walk-off touchdown. The Rustlers...
montanarightnow.com
St Patrick's Academy seniors still looking for new school following shutdown
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Students from St. Patrick's Academy High School were looking for new schools after the academy officially closed at the start of the school year. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Great Falls-Billings reported it could not overcome staffing and leadership challenges despite extensive efforts to keep the school open. The diocese said it would continue helping families and staff during the transition period.
Great Falls Tribune
Senior brings well-rounded leadership to CMR football this fall
Last school year, Gage Allen proved to be one of the most well-rounded athletes in the state. The C.M. Russell High star excelled in all seasons, earning all-conference honors in football, a 190-pound state championship in wrestling, and honorable-mention All-State accolades in baseball. Now a senior football captain for the Rustlers, Allen said he’s focused not only on how he can continue to improve, but bringing others along as well. “I think it’s really cool, knowing what I can do and knowing that I still have a lot of room to grow,” Allen said. “I’m not content with any of the stuff I’ve already done. I’m always working to get better, and working to get better in football right now means every day to get everybody on track, get more wins, get more points. It’s not ‘me-focused’ like wrestling is, it’s a whole team game.” CMR (0-1) plays host to its home-opener at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, at Memorial Stadium, taking on Missoula Sentinel (1-0) in the final nonconference game of the season. Great Falls High (0-1) hits the road for a non-league tilt at 7 p.m. Friday against Missoula Big Sky (1-0) at MCPS Stadium. Takeaways: Flathead
Great Falls Tribune
Takeaways: Flathead much improved; Great Falls High offense explosive
The Great Falls High football team fell late in the season-opener on Friday, Aug. 28, as Kalispell Flathead scored with 20 seconds left to take the nonconference game 34-31 at Memorial Stadium. The Bison (0-1) displayed their share of offensive prowess in the contest but were outgunned on the night by the Braves while also dealing with significant injuries. Great Falls High hits the road to close out its nonconference schedule at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, at Missoula Big Sky. C.M. Russell High (0-1) has its 2026 home debut at the same time against Missoula Sentinel at Memorial Stadium. Here’s the takeaways from the opening game of the season for the Bison. More: Bear Barker clutch as Flathead football upends Great Falls High on late score More: Helena Capital holds off C.M. Russell football in season-opener Flathead looking much improved in 2026 The Braves have been in the lower tier of Class AA programs in recent years, but they no longer resemble a team that will be a cakewalk for anyone in head coach Mac Roche’s second season. Quarterback Bear Barker was phenomenal, throwing for 310 yards and three touchdowns and continually kept drives alive for the Braves
Great Falls Tribune
Bear Barker clutch as Flathead football upends Great Falls High on late score
Note: This story has been updated to add a video. Just as he had all night, Kalispell Flathead’s Bear Barker found his man when he needed it the most. And this one was the dagger. The Flathead quarterback found tailback Leum Saisbury for a three-yard touchdown with 20 seconds left as the Braves upended Great Falls High 34-31 on Friday, Aug. 28 at Memorial Stadium in the season-opener. Barker threw for three touchdowns in the nonconference tilt, with Saisbury totaling a pair of scores. The Bison (0-1) held the lead twice in the second half, with Decker Schuler hitting a 23-yard field goal midway through the third and Rivers Herring making a spectacular 68-yard catch-and-run touchdown with five minutes to go in the game. But it was Barker and the Braves that controlled the clock, finding the end zone on both fourth-quarter drives as they continually moved the sticks on third down. More: Who will be the top golfers for CMR, Great Falls High for the 2026 season? More: Who are the top cross country runners for Great Falls High, CMR in 2026? Flathead converted three third downs and a fourth down on the game-winning drive as it drove 80
Max Country
Downtown Great Falls Museum Opens Archival Records From St. Peters Mission Boarding School
The History Museum in downtown Great Falls unveiled records from St. Peters Mission Boarding School this week, inviting descendants to help fill in gaps and correct names in the historical documentation.
KTVH
‘A gift to the future’: historic Unionville Schoolhouse returned to community