FLORENCE — Florence scored on its first offensive play of the game, and it was that kind of night for the Falcons, who kicked off the Class B football state playoffs Friday with a 49-0 win over Conrad.
The Falcons led 35-0 at halftime behind a big-play offense and stingy defense. Brody Duchien threw three touchdown passes in the first half and ran in another score.
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Chase Wagner and Tash Murray both had TD catches, and Mattix Chase had a 90-yard touchdown run.
Defensively, the Falcons forced and recovered a fumble and Wagner had an interception.
Florence (6-3), the No. 1 seed out of the West, advances to the quarterfinal round where it will play either Three Forks or Baker. The Wolves and Spartans play Saturday at 1 p.m.
Conrad, which was the fourth seed out of the North, finishes its season at 5-5.
2025 Class B football state playoffs
First round
Friday, Oct. 31
Game 1: Florence 49, Conrad 0
Saturday, Nov. 1
Game 2: Baker at Three Forks, 1 p.m.
Game 3: Missoula Loyola at Glasgow, 1 p.m.
Game 4: Columbus at Huntley Project, 1 p.m.
Game 5: Joliet at Manhattan, 1 p.m.
Game 6: Anaconda at Malta, 1 p.m.
Game 7: Townsend at Red Lodge, 1 p.m.
Game 8: Fairfield at Eureka, 1 p.m.
