Flathead's Taylor Morton reacts after an incomplete pass near the goal line in the first half. Helena Capital beat Flathead 24-10 during the first-round playoff game at Legends Stadium on Nov. 3, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Blake Counts is brought down by a group of Helena defenders. Helena Capital beat Flathead 24-10 during the first-round playoff game at Legends Stadium on Nov. 3, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Head coach Kyle Samson helps senior John Hinchey to his feet after the game. Helena Capital beat Flathead 24-10 during the first-round playoff game at Legends Stadium on Nov. 3, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Flathead's Tucker Nadeau, left, and Andrew Siderius (50) bring down Helena's Seth Schneider. Helena Capital beat Flathead 24-10 during the first-round playoff game at Legends Stadium on Nov. 3, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Teammates congratulate Blake Counts (24) on a touchdown run in the first half. Helena Capital beat Flathead 24-10 during the first-round playoff game at Legends Stadium on Nov. 3, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Blake Counts rushes for a touchdown in the first half. Helena Capital beat Flathead 24-10 during the first-round playoff game at Legends Stadium on Nov. 3, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Flathead fans celebrate a touchdown in the first half. Helena Capital beat Flathead 24-10 during the first-round playoff game at Legends Stadium on Nov. 3, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Flathead's Andrew Siderius (50) and Michael Lee (70) celebrate a defensive stop. Helena Capital beat Flathead 24-10 during the first-round playoff game at Legends Stadium on Nov. 3, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Flathead's Blake Counts was one of seven Kalispell high schoolers named to Montana's Badlands Bowl roster. Beacon file photo

Braves players take the field before the game. Helena Capital beat Flathead 24-10 during the first-round playoff game at Legends Stadium on Nov. 3, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Braves players take the field before the game. Helena Capital beat Flathead 24-10 during the first-round playoff game at Legends Stadium on Nov. 3, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Helena Capital beat Flathead 24-10 during the first-round playoff game at Legends Stadium on Nov. 3, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Flathead's Paxton Boyce (33) and Logan Siblerud (87) react after the game. Helena Capital beat Flathead 24-10 during the first-round playoff game at Legends Stadium on Nov. 3, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Jonathan Baker (22) and Travis McCully (40) embrace after the game. Helena Capital beat Flathead 24-10 during the first-round playoff game at Legends Stadium on Nov. 3, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

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