Whitefish Bulldogs win playoff game, say goodbye to Memorial Field

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 3:16 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

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The Whitefish Bulldogs secured a 36-12 playoff victory over Dillon on November 4, advancing to the quarterfinals. This game marked a poignant farewell to Memorial Field, where Whitefish played for over 70 years. Players and fans gathered on the field grass for one last time, commemorating the history of the venue and its significance in Montana high school football. Quarterback Luke Dalen scored the final touchdown at Memorial Field, adding to the team’s home success this season. Whitefish heads to East Helena for their next playoff matchup, holding a 9-1 record overall.

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  • •Whitefish defeats Dillon 36-12 in playoff game
  • •Final game at Memorial Field after 70 years
  • •Quarterback Luke Dalen scores last touchdown
  • •Whitefish moves to East Helena for quarterfinals
  • •Bulldogs hold a 9-1 record this season
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It’s crazy how moving across the street can feel so far away. For the Whitefish Bulldogs that is the case after Friday’s 36-12 playoff win against Dillon. While the team advanced to Friday’s quarterfinals and a trip to East Helena, there was a sense of ending as the players and fans met on the Memorial Field grass one final time after a Bulldogs football game. The school is constructing a new ...

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