Split decisions for Glacier soccer against Helena High
HELENA — Glacier coach Ryan Billiet called the 1-0 win against Helena High “probably one of the best defensive efforts of the season.”
Micah Heil scored the only goal of the game for Glacier.
The Wolfpack (5-4-3) lost to Helena by one goal earlier in the season.
“It was a tale of two halves,” Billiet said. “We had possession in first half, they had it in the second half. We really dug down deep and held them off. Pleased with the efforts of that.”
Glacier plays Helena Capital at 11 a.m. today.
G—Micah Heil (Campbell Smith)
Shots on goal — Glacier 8, Helena High 12; Corner kicks — Glacier 2, Helena High 1; Fouls — Glacier 6, Helena High 14.
Helena Capital 6,
Flathead 3
HELENA — Leading by a goal at the half, the Flathead Braves couldn’t match Helena Capital’s offensive output the in the second half, falling 6-3 in Western AA play on Friday.
“I’m proud of how hard our players played,” Flathead coach Zach Brenneman said. “It’s very frustrating when the final score doesnt reflect how hard the players worked and how close the game was.”
Eric Gardner and Jalen Hawes scored Flathead’s (6-5) goals. Hawes’ second goal was the lone Braves score in the second half on a penailty kick.
The Braves play Helena High at 9 a.m. today in Helena.
Flathead 2 1 — 3
Helena Capital 1 5 — 6
F — Eric Gardner 8:00
F — Jalen Hawes (Arsen Sokolov) 36:00
F — Hawes (penalty kick) 79:00
Shots on goal — Flathead 8, Capital 11; Goalie saves — Flathead 6, Capital 5; Corner kicks — Flathead 2, Capital 5; Fouls — Flathead 9, Capital 9; Cards — Flathead 2, Capital 1.
Girls
Helena High 1, Glacier 0
HELENA — The Glacier Wolfpack couldn’t find the back of the net against Helena High despite throwing 10 shots on goal.
“We came out a bit flat and Helena High captilized on their opportunity,” Glacier coach Brenden Byrd said. “We rebounded with spectacular play but just couldn’t finish our opportunities.”
Byrd complimented Glacier (7-3-1) goalkeeper Sophie Smith for making several “game-changing saves.”
Helena High’s Bailey Root scored the only goal of the game.
“Overall I’m happy with the play we are developing and excited to see a whole 80 minutes against Capital High.
Glacier plays Helena Capital at 9 a.m. today.
Glacier 0 0 — 0
Helena High 1 0 — 1
HH — Bailey Root 33:00
Shots on goal — Glacier 10, Helena High 10; Goalie saves — Glacier 9 (Sophie Smith), Helena High 10 (Audri Asker); Corner kicks — Glacier 3, Helena High 2; Fouls — Glacier 6, Helena High 6; Cards — None.
Flathead Bravettes
at Helena Capital
HELENA — Results were not available for this game.
Flathead plays Helena High today at 11 a.m.