Lightning caused long delays around the Class AA landscape, but Great Falls CMR also provided a shock with a season-opening upset Friday night by taking down defending champion Helena Capital.

Delays were lengthy in Missoula, Kalispell and Bozeman, while the game in Belgrade was ended altogether and ruled a no-contest due to rain and lightning.

Eventually, the game in Kalispell was called off, as well, with Great Falls High leading Flathead 21-7 at the half. Bozeman High was leading Missoula Hellgate 33-20 in the second half when lightning paused that game, also. The Hawks eventually won 46-20, with the game not ending until after 11 p.m.

CMR scored four unanswered touchdowns as Capital began defense of its title with a loss.

Missoula Sentinel led Belgrade 7-0 at the half, but as warm-

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