In what can be considered the first true high-stakes game in East Helena program history, the Vigilantes answered the call to clinch their first-ever Class A home playoff game.

Leo Longcake scored rushed for five touchdowns as East Helena took advantage of three first-half turnovers on the way to a 42-6 victory over division rival and No. 4-ranked Lewistown. EHHS, which opened its doors in the fall of 2020, finished the regular season with a 7-2 overall record and claimed the No. 2 seed from the Central.

Lewistown ended the regular season 6-2 overall and 3-2 in the league. The Eagles will be the No. 3 seed in the playoffs from the Central. Laurel, the division winner, routed Havre 49-13 on Friday.

Key Week 9 matchup: East Helena 42, No. 4 Lewistown 6

Takeaways were the key to East Hele

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