Locomotive Soccer Teams Swept Recent Opponents

The Missoula-based squads secured victories against both the Lone Peak Bighorns and the East Helena Vigilantes.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Soccer

Locomotive Soccer Teams Swept Recent Opponents

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The Locomotive boys' and girls' soccer teams successfully defeated the Lone Peak Bighorns and the East Helena Vigilantes in recent matches. These wins showcased strong offensive performances across both programs as they closed out their recent stretch of competition.

Why it matters

These victories confirm the current momentum of the Locomotive soccer programs as they prepare for the upcoming postseason phase. Consistency in scoring and defensive execution has been critical to maintaining their winning record against both the Bighorns and the Vigilantes.

The girls' team recorded emphatic wins of 7-2 and 7-0, while the boys' team secured victories with scores of 2-1 and 4-1. Elly Poser contributed five goals in a single outing, and Leighton Heath added a three-goal performance against the Vigilantes.

The players

Elly Poser

She is a key offensive contributor for the girls' soccer team who scored five goals against the Bighorns.

Leighton Heath

He is a standout player who recorded a hat trick during the match against the East Helena Vigilantes.

Collin Chouinard

He is a goal-scoring member of the boys' soccer team who helped secure the win against the Bighorns.

Jayden Remmick

He is a key offensive player for the boys' soccer team who contributed to the victory over the Bighorns.

The details

The girls' team utilized a diverse scoring attack featuring headers, penalty kicks, and corner kicks to overwhelm their opponents. The boys' team relied on strategic steals and shots on frame to secure their narrow win against the Bighorns and their decisive victory over East Helena.

October 8, 2026: Locomotive soccer teams defeated the Lone Peak Bighorns.
October 10, 2026: Locomotive soccer teams played and defeated the East Helena Vigilantes.
October 13, 2026: The girls' team competes in a postseason play-in game.

Season Trajectory

These victories solidify the Locomotive teams' standing as they look toward the postseason bracket. Success in these final matchups provides critical momentum and seeding advantages as the squads head into the Montana High School Association soccer playoff tournament.

The girls' team win ensures their participation in the October 13 postseason play-in game. The bracket position for that game will be finalized following the conclusion of the Polson and Stevensville matchup.

The takeaway

Maintaining offensive pressure through varied scoring methods has allowed the Locomotive squads to secure vital late-season wins. Continued defensive discipline will be essential for the girls' team as they move into their upcoming postseason challenges.

What happens next

The girls' soccer team is scheduled to participate in a play-in game on October 13, 2026, against the winner of the Polson versus Stevensville matchup.