Photos: Columbia Falls Captures First Football State Championship
The Wildcats rolled past Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship in front of a raucous home crowd at Satterthwaite Memorial Field on Nov. 18, 2017.
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Logan Kolodejchuk hugs Colten McPhee as Wildcat players celebrate after the game. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Jacob Hagen, left, celebrates with Ben Windauer after a fourth-quarter touchdown. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
From left: Darcy Bohmer, Catherine Murray and Trista Cowan celebrate a score in the first half. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Austin Green (10) celebrates with Ben Windauer (11) after a fourth-quarter touchdown. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Austin Green celebrates after the game. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Senior Austin Green celebrates after the game. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Logan Kolodejchuk (9) celebrates with teammates after the game. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Logan Kolodejchuk (9) celebrates with his dad, Glenn, after the game. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Logan Kolodejchuk, left, and Austin Green celebrate after the game. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The Wildcats take the field before the game. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Bonnie Z waves a flag as the Wildcats take the field. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The Columbia Falls Wildcats take the field before the 2017 state championship game. Columbia Falls defeated Hamilton 26-14. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Colten McPhee tackles Carson Rostad. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Austin Green breaks away from Hamilton defenders. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Hayden Falkner pressures Carson Rostad. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Hamilton defenders bring down Colten McPhee. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Colten McPhee breaks away from Hamilton defenders. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Carson Rostad tips a pass intended for Ben Windauer. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Columbia Falls defenders pressure Carson Rostad. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Ben Windauer tries to break away from Hamilton defenders. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Ben Windauer tries to break away from Hamilton defenders. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Columbia Falls running back Colten McPhee is one of the big reasons the Wildcats are again a favorite to win the Class A state championship. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Logan Kolodejchuk rushes in the second half of the 2017 Class A state championship game against Hamilton on Nov. 18, 2017. The Wildcats won 26-14. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Colten McPhee forces a fumble as he tackles Tyler Chouinard. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Hayden Falkner, left, and Cameron Rothie dive for a loose ball. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Auguste Emond kicks a field goal in the second half. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Colten McPhee (7) celebrates after sacking Carson Rostad. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Ben Windauer celebrates at the end of the game. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Steven Ciraolo (51) and Taylor Gladeau (68) celebrate at the end of the game. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
A mouthguard is left on the ground next to a scattering of confetti. Columbia Falls defeats Hamilton 26-14 to win the Class A state championship on Nov. 18, 2017. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
