Big Sky defeats Glacier flag football in AA play-in
Glacier battled back from a 14-point deficit to tie Missoula Big Sky with less than a minute remaining Saturday. But on the final play of the State AA play-in game, Big Sky found the end zone from 17 yards out to hand the Wolfpack a 26-20 loss and end their season. “Unfortunately, we didn't close the deal defensively and ended up on the short side,” said Glacier coach Mark Kessler. “We as a ...
In a thrilling State AA play-in game, Missoula Big Sky overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat Glacier 26-20 in their final match of the season. Despite a late rally by Glacier, the Eagles secured the win with a decisive 17-yard touchdown in the closing moments. Glacier's coach, Mark Kessler, admitted to a lack of defensive preparation, stating they allowed Big Sky to capitalize on the moment.
Glacier took the lead early with a 27-yard touchdown, leading 7-6 at the end of the first quarter. Big Sky extended their lead to 14-6 at halftime. The Eagles' lead grew to 20-6 in the third quarter, but Glacier's Rylee Bigelow answered with an 18-yard touchdown in the fourth on a crucial third down. The Wolfpack tied it with a 2-point conversion by Remi Osler.
However, Big Sky's defense stepped up in the final possession, scoring from 17 yards out to advance and end Glacier's season.
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