Glacier rallies to defeat Big Sky 3-1 in state soccer playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 1:04 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
SoccerThe Glacier boys soccer team overcame an early deficit to defeat Big Sky 3-1 on October 20 in the opening round of the Class AA state playoffs at Kidsports. Big Sky's Connor Mathisen scored first in the 18th minute, but Glacier responded with two goals from Brecken Evenson in the first half, followed by a late goal from Kyler Hardman. After leading 2-1 at halftime, Glacier faced a tough second half where Big Sky aimed to equalize, but ultimately secured their win with Hardman's goal in the 78th minute. Glacier advances to play Billings West in the quarterfinals on October 23.
- •Glacier scored three goals, with Evenson netting two.
- •Big Sky led 1-0 after Mathisen's goal in the 18th minute.
- •Glacier responses came from Evenson in the 22nd and 36th minutes.
- •Hardman's goal in the 78th minute secured the win.
- •Glacier will play Billings West on October 23.
- 1:04 PMYahoo Sports — Soccer: Wolfpack boys rally past Big Sky
"Sometimes a wakeup call is all we need. For the Glacier boys soccer team, an early deficit Tuesday afternoon provided that spark. Brecken Evenson scored twice in the first half and Kyler Hardman added a late goal as the Western AA’s No. 3 seeded Wolfpack rallied to defeat No. 6 Big Sky 3-1 in the opening round of the Class AA state playoffs at Kidsports. The Eagles struck first when Connor ...
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