Central · 5–0 over Bigfork
Emerson Dull scored twice before halftime, Masey Biehl added two in the second half and Maci Sanchez finished the scoring. Central advanced with a 12–2–1 overall record.
Quarterfinal coverage →2026 Montana girls soccer · Updated October 24, 2026 · MDT
Girls Class A
Semi-Finals Breakdown
Final: Columbia Falls 2–1 Billings Central. Firsthand verified, October 24 at Lockwood. Columbia Falls advances to the state final; Central finishes 12–3–1.
The matchup analysis below was prepared before kickoff.
Semifinal 01 · Central hosts
Billings Central 1–2 Columbia Falls · Final
The Rams host a rematch at Lockwood with a Columbia Falls team that won their September meeting 3–1. Both arrive after scoring five goals in the quarterfinals.
Lockwood · MontanaSaturday, October 24 · Final · Columbia Falls advances
The season picture
| Measure | Billings Central | Columbia Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W–L–T) | 11–2–1 | 11–2–2 |
| Scored matches | 14 | 14 |
| Goals scored | 66 | 78 |
| Goals allowed | 10 | 12 |
| Goals per game | 4.71 | 5.57 |
| Goals allowed per game | 0.71 | 0.86 |
| Shutouts | 8 | 7 |
Columbia Falls’ record includes the Libby forfeit; goal figures cover played matches.
How they reached the semifinals
Columbia Falls · 5–1 over Hamilton
The Wildkats won on the road to earn another trip to Billings. It was their second victory over Hamilton this season, following a 7–2 win in August.
Columbia Falls results →What the results tell us
- The first meeting: Columbia Falls beat Central 3–1 on September 5. Central has since put together a much stronger defensive finish.
- Central’s recent form: six consecutive wins through the quarterfinal, with a combined score of 35–0.
- A scoring test for the Rams: Columbia Falls scored 78 goals across its 14 played regular-season matches, including a 3–3 draw with Sandpoint.
- Whitefish as a common opponent: Central won 2–1. Columbia Falls lost 2–1 and drew 1–1 with the Bulldogs.
- Hamilton as a common opponent: Central won 4–0; Columbia Falls won 7–2 and then 5–1 in the quarterfinal.
Players and scoring details
| Team / game | Reported contributions |
|---|---|
| Central · Oct. 17 vs. Bigfork | Emerson Dull: 2 goals; Masey Biehl: 2 goals; Maci Sanchez: 1 goal. Dull also assisted Biehl. |
| Central · Aug. 29 vs. Whitefish | Emerson Dull scored both Central goals in the 2–1 win. |
| Columbia Falls · Oct. 6 vs. Thompson Falls | Onnikka Lawrence: 3 goals, 1 assist; Riley Byrd: 2 goals; June Johnston: 1 goal, 1 assist. |
| Columbia Falls · Oct. 6 vs. Thompson Falls | Tatiana Raymond: 1 goal, 2 assists; Bailey Elder: 1 goal. |
| Columbia Falls · Sept. 4 vs. Park | Noeley Fisher scored at 29′, assisted by Riley Byrd, in the 1–0 win. |
Selected game contributions.
Matchup analysis
Central’s six-game shutout run is the clearest change since the September loss. The Rams will want to carry that defensive organization into a match against Lawrence, Byrd and Johnston while finding Dull and Biehl in scoring positions.
Columbia Falls has already scored three against Central and will look to reproduce that attacking success. Its challenge is to contain a Rams team that has scored at least twice in each of its last six games. Central hosts the rematch at Lockwood; the venue change is firsthand confirmed.
Weather and field outlook · Lockwood
Early October 24 outlook, checked October 18: mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny; about 41°F at 10 a.m., 47°F at noon and 48–51°F during the afternoon. Kickoff is confirmed by the site editor for 10:00 AM (MT).
Lockwood: the semifinal has moved from Amend Park to Lockwood, confirmed by the site editor. Match-day surface conditions have not yet been confirmed.
Latest Billings forecast →Game-by-game breakdowns
Billings Central · game-by-game results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 17 | Bigfork Quarterfinal | W 5–0 | Firsthand / editor report |
| Oct. 10 | Lone Peak | W 6–0 | Source |
| Oct. 8 | Park | W 3–0 | Firsthand / editor report |
| Oct. 3 | Laurel | W 2–0 | Source |
| Sept. 29 | Lockwood | W 9–0 | Source |
| Sept. 26 | East Helena | W 10–0 | Source |
| Sept. 24 | Park | T 1–1 | Source |
| Sept. 19 | Lone Peak | W 6–1 | Source |
| Sept. 17 | Lockwood | W 7–1 | Source |
| Sept. 12 | East Helena | W 7–0 | Source |
| Sept. 8 | Laurel | L 0–3 | Source |
| Sept. 5 | Columbia Falls | L 1–3 | Source |
| Sept. 4 | Hamilton | W 4–0 | Source |
| Aug. 29 | Whitefish | W 2–1 | Source |
| Aug. 28 | Bigfork | W 8–0 | Source |
Columbia Falls · game-by-game results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 17 | Hamilton Quarterfinal | W 5–1 | Source |
| Oct. 8 | Libby | L · forfeit | Source |
| Oct. 6 | Thompson Falls | W 8–0 | Source |
| Oct. 3 | Whitefish | T 1–1 | Source |
| Oct. 1 | Browning | W 10–0 | Source |
| Sept. 24 | Bigfork | W 5–0 | Source |
| Sept. 22 | Thompson Falls | W 4–0 | Source |
| Sept. 19 | Whitefish | L 1–2 | Source |
| Sept. 17 | Libby | W 10–0 | Source |
| Sept. 15 | Sandpoint (ID) | T 3–3 | Source |
| Sept. 10 | Bigfork | W 9–2 | Source |
| Sept. 8 | Browning | W 10–0 | Source |
| Sept. 5 | Billings Central | W 3–1 | Source |
| Sept. 4 | Park | W 1–0 | Source |
| Aug. 28 | Hamilton | W 7–2 | Source |
| Aug. 28 | Stevensville | W 6–1 | Source |
Semifinal 02 · Whitefish hosts
Whitefish vs. Laurel
Whitefish brings a long unbeaten run and a prolific attack. Laurel arrives after a 2–0 quarterfinal win and has shown it can beat top opposition.
Smith Fields · Whitefish, MontanaSaturday, October 24 · Kickoff: TBD (Mountain Time)
The season picture
| Measure | Whitefish | Laurel |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W–L–T) | 12–1–1 | 10–2–1 |
| Scored matches | 14 | 13 |
| Goals scored | 81 | 57 |
| Goals allowed | 7 | 9 |
| Goals per game | 5.79 | 4.38 |
| Goals allowed per game | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Shutouts | 9 | 8 |
How they reached the semifinals
Whitefish · 3–1 over Park
Atley Bingham opened the scoring and Jenna Kimble added a second-half goal as Whitefish advanced at home. Park scored late to avoid the shutout.
Quarterfinal coverage →Laurel · 2–0 over Stevensville
The Locomotives won on the road and recorded their third consecutive shutout. Across those three wins, Laurel outscored its opponents 12–0.
Laurel quarterfinal result →What the results tell us
- Whitefish’s unbeaten run: no loss since Central’s 2–1 win on August 29. Its last three wins, including the quarterfinal, came by a combined 18–2.
- Scoring depth: Whitefish scored 81 regular-season goals, but 41 came in four matches against Browning and Thompson Falls. It scored 40 and allowed seven across its other ten verified matches.
- Laurel’s defensive response: after losing 2–0 to Central on October 3, the Locomotives beat Lone Peak 3–0, East Helena 7–0 and Stevensville 2–0.
- Central as a common opponent: Whitefish lost 2–1. Laurel split its two meetings with Central, winning 3–0 and losing 2–0.
- Park as a common opponent: Whitefish won 2–0 and 3–1. Laurel lost 3–2 and drew 2–2.
- First meeting this season: the available 2026 results contain no previous Whitefish–Laurel match.
Players and scoring details
| Team / game | Reported contributions |
|---|---|
| Whitefish · Oct. 10 vs. Libby | Atley Bingham: 3 goals; Adelle Flynn: 2; Sage Ordway: 2 goals, 3 assists; Jenna Kimble: 1 goal, 4 assists. |
| Whitefish · Oct. 8 vs. Bigfork | Bingham: 2 goals; Anna Boysen, Ordway and Kimble: 1 each; Ordway: 2 assists. |
| Whitefish · Sept. 12 vs. Thompson Falls | Neva Sliman: 2 goals; Ordway, Flynn and Bingham: 1 each. |
| Laurel · reported Sept. 20 snapshot | Elly Poser: 19 goals, 1 assist; Abigail Sparks: 7 goals, 6 assists; Kenley Nelson: 5 goals; Kylee Hilde: 3 goals, 4 assists. |
Laurel figures are the dated September 20 community report, not current season totals.
Matchup analysis
Whitefish’s attack has several ways to create goals: Bingham’s scoring, Kimble’s service, Ordway’s finishing and distribution, and contributions from Sliman and Flynn. Laurel’s task is to keep those combinations from becoming repeated chances near goal.
Laurel’s recent shutouts and earlier win over Central provide a strong competitive foundation. Poser’s finishing and Sparks’ involvement give the Locomotives attacking options of their own. Whitefish’s home advantage and higher scoring rate meet a Laurel team that has tightened up defensively at the right time.
Weather and field outlook · Whitefish
Early October 24 outlook, checked October 18: intermittent clouds; around 36°F at 10 a.m., 43°F at noon and 47–52°F through the afternoon. Morning temperatures may be near or below freezing.
Smith Fields: match-day grass conditions are unconfirmed. If frost or dew remains, traction and ball pace could change as the surface warms. Recent rain could soften parts of the field.
Latest Whitefish forecast → · Smith Fields conditions →Game-by-game breakdowns
Whitefish · game-by-game results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 17 | Park Quarterfinal | W 3–1 | Source |
| Oct. 10 | Libby | W 10–0 | Source |
| Oct. 8 | Bigfork | W 5–1 | Source |
| Oct. 3 | Columbia Falls | T 1–1 | Source |
| Sept. 29 | Thompson Falls | W 10–0 | Source |
| Sept. 24 | Browning | W 15–0 | Source |
| Sept. 22 | Libby | W 6–0 | Source |
| Sept. 19 | Columbia Falls | W 2–1 | Source |
| Sept. 17 | Bigfork | W 4–2 | Source |
| Sept. 12 | Thompson Falls | W 5–0 | Source |
| Sept. 10 | Browning | W 11–0 | Source |
| Sept. 5 | Stevensville | W 6–0 | Source |
| Sept. 4 | Lone Peak | W 3–0 | Source |
| Aug. 29 | Billings Central | L 1–2 | Source |
| Aug. 28 | Park | W 2–0 | Source |
Laurel · game-by-game results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 17 | Stevensville Quarterfinal | W 2–0 | Source |
| Oct. 10 | East Helena | W 7–0 | Source |
| Oct. 8 | Lone Peak | W 3–0 | Source |
| Oct. 3 | Billings Central | L 0–2 | Source |
| Oct. 1 | Lockwood | W 3–0 | Source |
| Sept. 29 | Park | T 2–2 | Source |
| Sept. 24 | Lone Peak | W 2–0 | Source |
| Sept. 19 | Park | L 2–3 | Source |
| Sept. 17 | East Helena | W 9–0 | Source |
| Sept. 10 | Lockwood | W 6–0 | Source |
| Sept. 8 | Billings Central | W 3–0 | Source |
| Sept. 5 | Frenchtown | W 8–0 | Source |
| Aug. 29 | Missoula Loyola | W 8–1 | Source |
| Aug. 28 | Polson | W 4–1 | Source |