BILLINGS — Billings West celebrated homecoming in a big way on Friday before a large and jubilant Golden Bears’ fanbase at Wendy’s Field at Daylis Stadium.

Before the Eastern AA football game even began, West senior tight end and Michigan commit, Matt “Moose” Ludwig was brought to midfield where it was announced that he was selected to play in the annual Navy All-American Bowl , a prestigious high school all-star game held at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Jan. 10, 2026.

Ludwig then went out and scored two touchdowns, on a three-yard run and on a 15-yad pass from quarterback CJ Johnson, as No. 3 Billings West (4-1, 3-0) cruised to a 40-0 victory over Great Falls CMR (2-3, 1-2).

“It’s always fun when you’re partying up with your guys out on the field and just having a great time,”

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