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Chelsea quarterback Logan Strunk (8) throws a pass over Helena line backer Lane Harris (20) during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea running back Chase Malone (3) runs with the ball during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea quarterback Logan Strunk (8) throws a pass during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea kicker John Leith (13) kicks off during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea running back Chase Malone (3) looks to get past the Helena defense during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea running back Morgan Barnes (26) runs with the ball during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea full back Adam Wheeler (2) runs with the ball during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea defensive end Aidyn Young (15) and line backer Luke Beavers (5) close in on the Helena ball carrier and score a safety during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea defensive lineman Lane Cox (57) fights off a double team during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea head coach Todd Cassity during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea line backer Porter Schoot (33) tackles the Helena ball carrier during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea quarter back Logan Strunk (8) throws a pass during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea cheerleaders before a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Chelsea marching band performs during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Chelsea marching band performs during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea full back Adam Wheeler (2) looks to get up field during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea running back Morgan Barnes (26) looks down Helena line backer Lane Harris (20) during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Chelsea marching band performs during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Chelsea marching band performs during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea line backer Porter Schott (22) drags down the Helena ball carrier during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea offensive lineman Brooks Dixon (61), Kale Hughes (56), and full back Adam Wheeler (2) looks to the sidelines for the play call during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea running back Morgan Barnes (26) fights for extra yards during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea defensive back Ben Christian (1) drops back in coverage during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea's football team gathers for the alma mater after a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Chelsea marching band performs the alma mater after a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea head coach Todd Cassity and Helena head coach Richie Busby shake hands after a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Chelsea marching band performs during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Chelsea marching band performs during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Chelsea marching band performs during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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A swarm of Chelsea Hornets tackle the Helena ball carrier during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea wide receiver Caaleb Thomas (12) just misses out on a catch during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea running back Morgan Barnes (26) runs with the ball during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea running back Chase Malone (3) looks to get upfield during a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Chelsea captains watch the coin toss before a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea head coach Todd Cassity before a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea head coach Todd Cassity chats with officials before a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea captains get ready for the coin toss before a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Chelsea coach Stuart Morrison huddles up with his players before a game between Chelsea and Helena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Helena High School. Photo by Richard Force.
HELENA — Helena proved to be the more physical team Friday night, defeating Chelsea 21-9 in a key Class 6A, Region 3 matchup.
The Huskies opened the game with an eight-play, 80-yard drive capped by a 27-yard touchdown pass from Davis Kelley to Bradley Wainwright on a trick play, giving Helena a 7-0 lead with 7:58 left in the first quarter.
Chelsea answered on its first drive, marching 51 yards in nine plays to tie the game at 7-7 on a 1-yard touchdown run by Chase Malone with 3:19 left in the first quarter.
The Hornets took the lead early in the second quarter when Helena snapped the ball over quarterback Caleb Soreano’s head, resulting in a safety with 10:00 left. Chelsea led 9-7.
Chelsea carried that 9-7 lead into halftime with momentum and the ball to start the second half.
However, their opening drive stalled, and Helena seized control.
The Huskies regained the lead with 5:59 left in the third quarter on a 45-yard touchdown pass from Soreano to Wainwright, putting Helena up 14-9.
“We came out and played really hard,” Chelsea head coach Todd Cassity said after the game. “We’ve just got to make plays, and we didn’t do that.”
Chelsea missed a field goal with 15 seconds left in the third quarter. Helena took over on its own 20-yard line and went on an 11-play, 80-yard drive — 10 of them carries by Dom Santiago. Santiago capped the drive with a 20-yard touchdown run, extending Helena’s lead to 21-9 with 7:48 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Chelsea’s final two drives ended with interceptions thrown by quarterback Logan Strunk, picked off by Colson Griffin and Emmanuel Compton. Strunk finished the night 14-for-33 for 158 yards and three interceptions.
Chelsea (5-3 overall, 2-3 Class 6A, Region 3) returns home next week to close out region play against the Benjamin Russell Wildcats, while Helena (3-5 overall, 3-2 Class 6A, Region 3) stays home for a region matchup with the Calera Eagles.
With the win, Helena kept its playoff hopes alive. A victory next week would secure the Huskies a postseason berth after an uncharacteristically slow start.
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