Raptors tip Glacier boys in double-OT

BOZEMAN — The Glacier Wolfpack gave Eastern AA champion Gallatin a run in their quarterfinal soccer match Saturday, before the Raptors scored twice in the second overtime to claim a 2-0 win.

Max Graham and Ezekiel Leighton found the net for Gallatin, which takes a 13-1-1 record into a semifinal home match against Billings West Tuesday at 3 p.m.

“Played our best game when it mattered most,” Glacier coach Ryen Billiet said. “Strong defensive effort, very disciplined structure. We created some quality opportunities including a breakaway off the post in the second half.”

The Wolfpack were outshot 9-4 and finished the season 8-7.

“Outstanding leadership from our seniors, leaving an incredible legacy,” Billiet said. “Gallatin is very good and well-coached. This was an epic state game and we are grateful for the support from our community throughout the season.” 

Glacier    0    0    0    0    -    0 

Gallatin    0    0    0    2    -    2 

Gallatin — Max Graham, 93:00 

Gallatin — Ezekiel Leighton, 97:00 

Shots on goal — Glacier 4, Gallatin 9. Keeper saves — Glacier (Malachi Lilly) 7, Gallatin (Alex Gianikas) 4. Corner kicks — Glacier 4, Gallatin 5. Fouls — Glacier 15, Gallatin 11. Cards — none. 

Bozeman girls 8, Glacier 0 

BOZEMAN — Maya Bossenbrook and Hadley Brown each had a hat track as the Hawks advanced to the AA girls semifinals.

Meg Murphy and Sophie Corbett also found the net for Bozeman, which will play a home semifinal game against Billings West on Tuesday. 

The Wolfpack girls, boasting seven freshmen on the roster, finished 10-4-2.

“Not much to say about this match, other than this outing they were the better team and we picked a bad day to play bad,” Glacier coach Doug Mello said. “Our body of work through the season was top-notch, but today was a different story for our young squad.

“I’m already looking forward to next year and a deeper playoff run.”

A complete summary was not available.