BOZEMAN — With just one day to prepare for Tuesday’s playoff match following a nearly two-week layoff due to a Covid-19 outbreak at the school, Belgrade head coach Carl Bridwell knew Bozeman would be in better shape tactically and physically.
Although Belgrade lost its fourth consecutive match, and was shut out for the sixth time this season, second-year head coach Carl Bridwell saw positive strides Tuesday in Bozeman.
Injuries have plagued Belgrade all season and once again the team competed without several starters Saturday afternoon.
Powered by a pair of second half goals, Belgrade snapped a four-match losing streak Thursday at Amend Park in Billings.
Sluggish starts to matches have plagued Belgrade all season and the unwelcome trend continued Monday at the Belgrade Youth Sports Complex.
Despite controlling possession and getting off more than a dozen shots, Belgrade wound up on the wrong side of the scoreboard Monday afternoon.
There were a number of firsts accomplished by Belgrade’s girls Tuesday at Amend Park.
BOZEMAN — Belgrade’s bench erupted when the Panthers appeared to have kept the game at a standstill.