Flathead Bravettes edge Billings West in flag football finale

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

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The Flathead Bravettes secured an 8-6 victory against Billings West in their final flag football game of the season on October 8 at Lockwood High School. After facing a 20-7 loss to Bozeman earlier, Flathead rebounded to finish with an 8-2 record. Gracie Mae Kilmer scored a touchdown and a safety, while Violet Close had eight receptions. The game saw crucial defensive plays by Lexi Herion, who recorded two interceptions, contributing to the Bravettes' win and helped them recover from their earlier defeat. The Bravettes and other teams culminated their seasons recently, with championships taking place in various classifications across the state.

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  • •Flathead finishes flag football season with an 8-2 record.
  • •Gracie Mae Kilmer scored the game-winning touchdown for Flathead.
  • •Lexi Herion made two interceptions for the Bravettes.
  • •The game took place on October 8 at Lockwood High School.
  • •Missoula Big Sky won the State AA championship.
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LOCKWOOD — Lexi Herion came up just short of the end zone twice and it really worked out for Flathead, which won its final flag football game of the season 8-6 over Billings West Thursday. Sent to the loser’s bracket with a 20-7 upset loss to Bozeman on Wednesday, the Bravettes ended up 8-2 thanks to a touchdown and a safety, both by Gracie Mae Kilmer, and both set up by passes to Herion at ...

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