In the rural community of Hot Springs, 6-man football reigns supreme as a source of success and pride. Read the full story here
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A sign supporting the football team near the entrance to Hot Springs on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
A sign supporting the Savage Heat is prominently displayed in the window of the Hot Springs Senior Citizen Center on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Tyler Knudsen celebrates after successfully flipping a Gatorade bottle in the locker room before the game. Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Trevor Paro (3) hits a sign in the locker room before the game. Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Savage Heat players huddle before taking the field. Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Hot Springs football players listen to the national anthem on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Wyatt Carr is introduced before the game. Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Savage Heat players are introduced before the game. Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The Savage Heat huddle before the start of the game. Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Trevor Paro rushes past North Star defenders. Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Trevor Paro celebrates with Kane Lawson after rushing for a touchdown to break the all-class career touchdown record. Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Fans watch the action as Hot Springs defeats North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Connor Perry (44) brings down Nathanial Pedersen. Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Wyatt Carr (22) pressures Nathanial Pedersen. Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
James DeTienne cleans his cleats with a wire brush. Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Hot Springs defeats North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Trevor Paro tries to break free from Devon Miller as he rushes for a touchdown to break the all-class career touchdown record. Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Fans watch the action as Hot Springs defeats North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Trevor Paro pressures Cade Chvilicek. Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Hot Springs sing the fight song after the game. Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Blaine Carr gets some help with the door to the locker room. Hot Springs defeated North Star 66-0 on Oct. 29, 2016. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
