Columbia Falls scores late touchdown to secure Cat-Dog classic

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

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Columbia Falls secured a thrilling 34-31 victory over Whitefish in a Cat-Dog matchup on Friday night in Columbia Falls. The Wildcats trailed by four points but rallied in the final minutes, with Banyan Johnston connecting with Jory Hill for a 10-yard touchdown with just 33 seconds remaining. The game featured six lead changes and standout performances from both quarterbacks. Luke Dalen led Whitefish with 170 yards rushing and three touchdowns, while Trip Ross scored three times for Columbia Falls. The Wildcats improved their overall record to 5-1 and 3-0 in their conference.

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  • •Columbia Falls trails Whitefish by four points with six minutes left.
  • •Trip Ross rushes for three touchdowns, accumulating 181 yards.
  • •Luke Dalen records 170 yards on the ground and three rushing TDs for Whitefish.
  • •Jory Hill catches six passes for 69 yards, including the game-winning touchdown.
  • •Columbia Falls enhances its record to 5-1 overall, 3-0 in conference.
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  • 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — C-Falls wins classic Cat-Dog on Hill's late TD
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COLUMBIA FALLS — Ninety yards stood between Columbia Falls and a Cat-Dog victory on Friday night. Trailing Whitefish by four points with just over six minutes remaining, the Wildcats turned to their ground game one more time. Trip Ross and Banyan Johnston moved the chains before Johnston found Jory Hill for a 10-yard touchdown with 33 seconds left, lifting Columbia Falls (5-1 overall, 3-0 ...

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