The Class AA high school football playoffs are set to begin this Friday night, with four teams earning first-round byes. Bozeman Gallatin and Helena Capital secured the top seeds in their conferences, while Kalispell Glacier and Billings West will also be sitting out this week. In the history of Class AA playoffs, no team other than a No. 1 seed has reached the championship game, making the byes significant.
Among the four first-round matchups, Butte High will face Great Falls High, with both teams looking to showcase their offensive prowess. Great Falls High has a strong pass rush, while Butte’s passing attack is known to be dangerous. Another matchup will see Great Falls CMR take on Helena High, with Helena’s Jaxan Lieberg and quarterback Mac Lundstrom leading the charge.
Billings Senior will clash with Missoula Big Sky, with both teams boasting productive tacklers. While both teams have scored the same number of points this season, their defensive performances differ. Lastly, defending state champions Bozeman will face off against Missoula Sentinel, with Bozeman’s strong running game posing a challenge for Sentinel.
Overall, the Class AA playoffs promise exciting matchups and potential upsets, as teams battle for a shot at the championship title. Stay tuned for thrilling football action this weekend as the road to the championship begins.
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