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PHOTOS: Grizzlies endure fourth-quarter scare against Eastern Washington

by CASEY KREIDER
Daily Inter Lake | November 8, 2025 8:00 PM

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 29-24 win over the Eastern Washington Eagles at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8.

    Grizzlies wide receiver Korbin Hendrix (14) catches a 29-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads to the end zone on a 25-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receivers Michael Wortham (6) and Drew Deck (2) celebrate after Wortham's 12-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) celebrates after a 12-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies defensive lineman Kellen Detrick (47) celebrates after a sack in the second quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies defenders force a fumble by Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) in the third quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) completes a two-point conversion after a touchdown in the second quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies defenders Peyton Wing (32) and Kellen Detrick (47) pressure Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Montana fans big and small cheer on the Griz as they face Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads down the sideline on a 37-yard run in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Stevie Rocker Jr. (21) fights for yardage on a run in the second third quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies punt returner Drew Deck (2) returns a punt 60 yards in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) looks for room to run after taking a direct snap in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies defensive end Hunter Peck (56) hits Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) as he throws in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Korbin Hendrix (14) celebrates after a 29-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Korbin Hendrix (14) celebrates after a 29-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) catches a 12-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies special teamers stop a kick return by Eastern Washington returner Wesley Garrett (13) in the second quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies special teamer Ian Finch (5) tackles Eastern Washington returner Wesley Garrett (13) on a return in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads down the sideline on a 37-yard run in the first quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads to the end zone on a 25-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Fireworks go off before the start of the game against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies wide receiver Blake Bohannon (4) is tackled out of bounds after a reception in the third quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies defensive lineman Jareb Ramos (90) sacks Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) scrambles for a gain in the fourth quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) drops back to pass in the third quarter against Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Montana fans big and small cheer on the Griz as they face Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Eastern Washington quarterback Jake Schakel (12) drops back to pass in the first quarter against Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Eastern Washington wide receiver Miles Williams (8) catches a 33-yard reception in the first quarter against Montana safety Brady Beaner (25) at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) heads to the end zone on a 25-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against Eastern Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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