Billings Central · 4–0 over Columbia Falls
Cal Weisen scored three and Skyler Sanchez added the other goal. Central advanced with a shutout and a 13–0–2 overall record.
2026 Montana boys soccer · Updated October 23, 2026 · MDT
Boys Class A
Semi-Finals Breakdown
Final: Billings Central 1–0 Polson. Central advances to the state final with a 14–0–2 record. MTN Sports recap & highlights →
Two matchups. One place in the championship for each winner. The season numbers, game histories and details behind the final four.
October 23 · Final · Central advancesBillings Central 1–0 PolsonPolson High School · Polson, MontanaSaturday, October 24 · Kickoff TBD (MT)Park at WhitefishSmith Fields · Whitefish, Montana
Central defeated Polson 1–0 on October 23 (firsthand verified). The matchup analysis below is preserved from before kickoff. Park at Whitefish kickoff remains TBD. Forecast snapshot checked October 18; actual match-day field conditions are not yet confirmed.
Semifinal 01 · Polson hosts
Polson 0–1 Billings Central · Final
MTN Sports reports Vincent Long scored the winner after halftime. Central will host the Whitefish–Park winner in the state final October 30–31; date, kickoff and field are to be confirmed.
An unbeaten home side meets an unbeaten Rams team coming off a 4–0 quarterfinal win. Polson’s regular-season scoring rate is higher; Central’s goals-allowed rate is lower.
Polson High School · Polson, MontanaFriday, October 23 · Kickoff: 3:00 PM (Mountain Time)
The season picture
| Measure | Polson | Billings Central |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W–L–T) | 12–0–2 | 12–0–2 |
| Matches | 14 | 14 |
| Goals scored | 61 | 49 |
| Goals allowed | 9 | 6 |
| Goals per game | 4.36 | 3.50 |
| Goals allowed per game | 0.64 | 0.43 |
| Shutouts | 8 | 8 |
Polson includes the October 6 win over Stillwater Christian, which is absent from our current statewide log. Playoff goals and shootout kicks are excluded from this regular-season comparison.
How they reached the semifinals
Polson · 1–1 with Bigfork; advances 4–2 on PKs
The Pirates needed overtime and a shootout to advance. The match score is 1–1; the four successful penalties are separate from match goals.
Shootout score confirmed by the site editor.
What the results tell us
- Central’s defense: six goals conceded in 14 regular-season matches, followed by a quarterfinal shutout.
- Polson’s consistency: no regular-season opponent scored more than twice. The Pirates finished with five straight wins, outscoring those opponents 20–3.
- A useful common opponent: Central beat Lockwood 3–0 and 7–0; Polson drew Lockwood 2–2.
- Both handled Hamilton: Central won 10–1; Polson won 2–0 and 4–2. Different match dates and circumstances limit direct comparisons.
- No head-to-head result: our 2026 log has no previous Central–Polson meeting.
Players and scoring details
Recent verified contributions identify several threats without presenting incomplete reporting as full-season statistics.
| Team / game | Recorded contributions |
|---|---|
| Central · Oct. 17 vs. Columbia Falls | Cal Weisen: 3 goals; Skyler Sanchez: 1 goal. |
| Central · Oct. 10 vs. Lone Peak | Vincent Long and Cal Weisen: 1 goal each; Holden Guenthner and Sawyer Guenthner: 1 assist each. |
| Central · Oct. 3 vs. Laurel | Lucas Sylvester: 3 goals; Vincent Long and Sawyer Guenthner: 1 assist each. |
| Polson · Oct. 3 vs. Hamilton | Archer Russell: 2 goals, 2 assists; Jackson Bontadelli: 1 goal, 1 assist; Artisto Cannon: 1 goal; Roman Sawyer: 1 assist. |
| Polson · Sept. 29 vs. Frenchtown | Archer Russell: 2 goals; Jackson Bontadelli, Roman Sawyer and Miles Russell: 1 goal each; Sawyer: 2 assists; Afton Hatch: 1 assist. |
Central details: official scorebook / editor-confirmed match reports, plus MontanaSports for the quarterfinal. Polson’s Sept. 29 and Oct. 3 credits: previously supplied Montana “A” Soccer community report. Selected games only.
Matchup analysis
Central’s opportunity is to make Polson defend sustained pressure while preserving the defensive shape that has allowed just six regular-season goals. Polson’s opportunity is to use its home setting and multiple scoring options to create chances before Central can settle into that structure.
The first goal could carry considerable weight: both teams have repeatedly won with clean sheets, and neither has lost a match in the available season record. This is an assessment of the results, not a claim about either coach’s game plan.
Weather and field outlook · Polson
Friday, October 23 · 3:00 PM kickoff: a forecast for the revised match date has not yet been confirmed. Check the latest Polson forecast below for match-time weather.
Field conditions: no match-day inspection or surface-condition report has been confirmed. Dew, recent rain or soft areas could affect footing and ball speed if present; a firm, dry surface would favor a more predictable passing game. These are conditional effects, not observed conditions. Wind and precipitation detail need a closer-to-kickoff check.
Game-by-game breakdowns
Polson · game-by-game results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 17 | Bigfork Quarterfinal | 1–1; advances 4–2 PKs | Editor-confirmed |
| Oct. 10 | Corvallis | W 3–0 | Source |
| Oct. 6 | Stillwater Christian | W 5–0 | Source |
| Oct. 3 | Hamilton | W 4–2 | Source |
| Sept. 29 | Frenchtown | W 5–1 | Source |
| Sept. 26 | Stevensville | W 3–0 | Source |
| Sept. 24 | Corvallis | T 2–2 | Source |
| Sept. 17 | Hamilton | W 2–0 | Source |
| Sept. 15 | Stillwater Christian School | W 5–1 | Source |
| Sept. 10 | Stevensville | W 3–0 | Source |
| Sept. 8 | Frenchtown | W 9–1 | Source |
| Sept. 5 | East Helena | W 9–0 | Source |
| Sept. 4 | Lockwood | T 2–2 | Source |
| Aug. 29 | Thompson Falls | W 4–0 | Source |
| Aug. 28 | Laurel | W 5–0 | Source |
Billings Central · game-by-game results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 17 | Columbia Falls Quarterfinal | W 4–0 | Editor / firsthand report |
| Oct. 10 | Lone Peak | W 2–1 | Source |
| Oct. 8 | Park | T 0–0 | Editor / firsthand report |
| Oct. 3 | Laurel | W 3–0 | Editor / firsthand report |
| Sept. 29 | Lockwood | W 7–0 | Source |
| Sept. 26 | East Helena | W 4–1 | Editor / firsthand report |
| Sept. 24 | Park | W 1–0 | Source |
| Sept. 19 | Lone Peak | W 3–1 | Source |
| Sept. 17 | Lockwood | W 3–0 | Source |
| Sept. 12 | East Helena | W 8–0 | Source |
| Sept. 8 | Laurel | W 2–0 | Source |
| Sept. 5 | Columbia Falls | W 1–0 | Source |
| Sept. 4 | Hamilton | W 10–1 | Source |
| Aug. 29 | Whitefish | T 1–1 | Source |
| Aug. 28 | Bigfork | W 4–1 | Source |
Semifinal 02 · Whitefish hosts
Whitefish vs. Park
A rematch of Park’s 1–0 opening-day win—the only regular-season defeat in Whitefish’s record. The Bulldogs have stayed unbeaten since; Park arrives after a 3–0 quarterfinal shutout.
Smith Fields · Whitefish, MontanaSaturday, October 24 · Kickoff: TBD (Mountain Time)
The season picture
| Measure | Whitefish | Park |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W–L–T) | 10–1–3 | 9–3–2 |
| Matches | 14 | 14 |
| Goals scored | 55 | 26 |
| Goals allowed | 7 | 9 |
| Goals per game | 3.93 | 1.86 |
| Goals allowed per game | 0.50 | 0.64 |
| Shutouts | 9 | 8 |
Regular-season figures preserve the reconciled scores discussed below. Whitefish’s quarterfinal ended 1–1 before penalties; it is described as advancement rather than folded into a potentially inconsistent W–L–T convention.
How they reached the semifinals
Whitefish · 1–1 with Lockwood; advances 4–2 on PKs
Regulation was scoreless. Lockwood took the lead on an extra-time penalty before Tristan Irwin equalized in the 92nd minute, assisted by Chisholm. Ben Nelson made six match saves.
Park · 3–0 over Corvallis
Park advanced with its ninth shutout across the regular season and quarterfinal. With the retained Laurel correction, our score log gives Park a 10–3–2 record through that win.
What the results tell us
- The first meeting: Park beat Whitefish 1–0 on August 28. It establishes that Park can win this matchup, but it was nearly two months before the semifinal.
- Whitefish’s scoring needs context: 37 of its 55 regular-season goals came in four games against Browning and Thompson Falls. Against all other opponents, it scored 18 and allowed five in ten games.
- Park’s defensive case: eight regular-season shutouts and only nine goals conceded. Central scored just once across two meetings with Park.
- Recent tight games: Whitefish scored five match goals across its final three regular-season games and the quarterfinal. That stretch included three draws and a 1–0 win, with shootout advancement against Lockwood.
- Park’s scoring challenge: it scored only once across its three regular-season losses and two draws. Its 3–0 quarterfinal win is a positive recent result.
Players and scoring details
| Team / game | Recorded contributions |
|---|---|
| Whitefish · Oct. 17 vs. Lockwood | Tristan Irwin: equalizer, assisted by Chisholm; Ben Nelson: 6 match saves. |
| Whitefish · Oct. 10 vs. Libby | Chance Isles: goal at 6′, assisted by Luca Duffy; Nelson: 1 save and a shutout. |
| Whitefish · Sept. 29 vs. Thompson Falls | Chisholm: 4 goals; Luca Duffy and Yosef Walther: 2 each; Max Brown and Chance Isles: 1 each. |
| Park · Oct. 2 vs. East Helena | Ezra Dick, Caen Klipp and Nikolas Elwell: 1 goal each; Elwell: 1 assist. |
| Park · Sept. 29 vs. Laurel | Carlo Roca and Ezra Dick: 1 goal each; Nikolas Elwell: 1 assist. |
| Park · Sept. 4 vs. Columbia Falls | Calvin Blueher: goal at 17′; Carlo Roca: 72′; Ezra Dick: 74′; Noah Rudolph: 8 saves. |
Selected match details only. Newspaper reports vary in spellings of Chisholm and Irwin; the references below retain the original reporting. Park’s Sept. 29 / Oct. 2 credits come from the previously supplied community report.
Matchup analysis
The records point toward a potentially close game. Whitefish has the stronger regular-season scoring rate and the home setting; Park has already shown it can shut out the Bulldogs and recently held Central scoreless.
Whitefish will want more chances than its recent narrow scorelines suggest. Park will want to preserve its defensive organization while creating enough opportunities to avoid relying on a single goal. The opening-day result is useful context, not a forecast of the rematch.
Weather and field outlook · Whitefish
Early October 24 outlook, checked October 18: intermittent clouds; roughly 36°F at 10 a.m., 43°F at noon and 47–52°F through the afternoon. Early-morning temperatures near or below freezing make the eventual kickoff time relevant.
Field conditions: Smith Fields maintains grass playing surfaces, but no semifinal-day condition report has been confirmed. If overnight frost or morning moisture remains, footing and ball pace could change as the field warms. Recent rain could soften grass areas. None of those conditions is established by the current forecast alone.
Latest Whitefish forecast → · Smith Fields operator / condition information →
Game-by-game breakdowns
Whitefish · game-by-game results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 17 | Lockwood Quarterfinal | 1–1; advances 4–2 PKs | Source |
| Oct. 10 | Libby | W 1–0 | Source |
| Oct. 8 | Bigfork | T 1–1 | Source |
| Oct. 3 | Columbia Falls | T 2–2 | Source |
| Sept. 29 | Thompson Falls | W 10–0 | Source |
| Sept. 24 | Browning | W 10–0 | Source |
| Sept. 22 | Libby | W 4–0 | Source |
| Sept. 19 | Columbia Falls | W 3–0 | Source |
| Sept. 17 | Bigfork | W 1–0 | Source |
| Sept. 12 | Thompson Falls | W 7–2 | Source |
| Sept. 10 | Browning | W 10–0 | Source |
| Sept. 5 | Stevensville | W 4–0 | Source |
| Sept. 4 | Lone Peak | W 1–0 | Source |
| Aug. 29 | Billings Central | T 1–1 | Source |
| Aug. 28 | Park | L 0–1 | Source |
Park · game-by-game results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 17 | Corvallis Quarterfinal | W 3–0 | Source |
| Oct. 8 | Billings Central | T 0–0 | Editor / firsthand report |
| Oct. 6 | Lockwood | L 1–2 | Source |
| Oct. 2 | East Helena | W 3–0 | Source |
| Sept. 29 | Laurel | W 2–0 | Source |
| Sept. 26 | Lone Peak | L 0–2 | Source |
| Sept. 24 | Billings Central | L 0–1 | Source |
| Sept. 19 | Laurel | W 1–0 | Source |
| Sept. 15 | Lockwood | W 2–1 | Source |
| Sept. 10 | East Helena | W 5–0 | Source |
| Sept. 8 | Lone Peak | T 0–0 | Source |
| Sept. 5 | Hamilton | W 3–0 | Source |
| Sept. 4 | Columbia Falls | W 3–1 | Source |
| Aug. 29 | Bigfork | W 5–2 | Source |
| Aug. 28 | Whitefish | W 1–0 | Source |