PHOTOS: Flathead falls to Hellgate, 29-28

Flathead kick returner Stephen Riley (7) looks for an opening on a kickoff return against Missoula Hellgate at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead kick returner Brody Thornsberry (88) looks for an opening on a kickoff return against Missoula Hellgate at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Missoula Hellgate strong safety Colin O'Leary defends a pass to Flathead's Jaden Williams in the first half at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead quarterback Jackson Walker (2) looks for an open receiver in the third quarter against Missoula Hellgate at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead running back Gabe Lake (32) is brought down by Missoula Hellgate defensive end Nick Lowry (54) in the first half at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead head coach Caleb Aland congratulates quarterback Jackson Walker (2) after a score against Missoula Hellgate at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead defenders Sawyer Troupe (69) and Stephen Riley (7) celebrate after Troupe tackled Missoula Hellgate running back Alden Hellem in the end zone for a safety in the third quarter at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead running back Gabe Lake (32) tries to break a tackle by Missoula Hellgate defensive lineman Calijah LaRance (7) in the first half at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead quarterback Jackson Walker (2) picks up yardage on a run in the third quarter against Missoula Hellgate at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead defensive lineman Sawyer Troupe (69) sacks Missoula Hellgate quarterback Rylan Davis (12) in the second quarter at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead running back Joe Jones (9) picks up yardage on a run in the third quarter against Missoula Hellgate at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead defenders Kaleb Sims (5) and Tanner Heichel (16) wrap up Missoula Hellgate kick returner Kort Lehman (88) in the second half at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead quarterback Jackson Walker (2) picks up yardage on a run in the third quarter against Missoula Hellgate at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead head coach Caleb Aland celebrates with defensive lineman Sawyer Troupe (69) after Troupe tackled Missoula Hellgate running back Alden Hellem in the end zone for a safety in the third quarter at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead defenders Braden Capser (47) and Brandon Lewis (99) bring down Missoula Hellgate running back Alden Hellem (4) in the first half at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead wide receiver Gabe Sims (84) scores a touchdown on a reception in the third quarter against Missoula Hellgate at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead wide receiver Gabe Sims (84) scores a touchdown on a reception in the third quarter against Missoula Hellgate at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Flathead defensive lineman Sawyer Troupe (69) tackles Missoula Hellgate running back Alden Hellem in the end zone for a safety in the third quarter at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)