Photos: Helena High holds off Helena Capital in crosstown football showdown

Helena Capital quarterback Bridger Grovom (9) scours the field before a snap against Helena High. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High defenders Zach Spiroff (14) and Hayden Ferguson (15) join linebacker Keanan Horne in tackling Helena Capital's Bridger Grovom. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena Capital punter Brian Buschini eyes the football before a punt against Helena High. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High quarterback Ty McGurran tries to scamper past Helena Capital defender Gus Hanson. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High receiver Aidan Brus hauls in a reception against Helena Capital. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High's Aidan Brus breaks a tackle on the far side of the field during the Bengals' win over Helena Capital. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High's Alex Johnson (32) celebrates a touchdown with Hayden Ferguson during the Bengals' 20-17 win over Helena Capital. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

The Helena Capital football team breaks a huddle during Friday's game against Helena High. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena Capital quarterback Bridger Grovom runs downfield against Helena High. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High defender Keanan Horne (43) celebrates a sack against crosstown rival Helena Capital. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High students watch Friday's crosstown game, where the Bengals defeated Helena Capital 20-17. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena Capital receiver Brady Martin lines up before the snap against crosstown rival Helena High. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena Capital receiver Cy Miller picks up yardage after a catch against Helena High. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena Capital quarterback Bridger Grovom gets rid of the football as Helena High linebacker Keanan Horne applies pressure. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

The Helena Capital student section screams during Friday's crosstown game against Helena High. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena Capital defender Kadyn Craigle (left) and Helena High's Alex Johnson (right) trip over one another on a pass play during Friday's crosstown game. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High quarterback Ty McGurran avoids a sack by getting rid of the football, while Helena Capital's Zane McCormick applies pressure. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena Capital tight end Kaelan Casey looks for positive yardage against Helena High. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Kaelan Casey tries to turn a reception into a touchdown for Helena Capital during the Bruins' loss to Helena High. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena Capital running back Brennan Casey carries a swarm of Helena High defenders into the end zone during Friday's crosstown game. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High's Zach Spiroff slips, but tries to pick up extra yards during the Bengals' win over Helena Capital. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High's Aidan Brus (2) catches a ball thrown by quarterback Ty McGurran (10) during the Bengals' win over Helena Capital. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High receiver Aidan Brus tries to make Helena Capital defenders miss during the Bengals' 20-17 win on Friday. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High defensive back Connor Murgel watches an interception sail into his arms against Helena Capital. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High's Connor Murgel tries to squeeze an interception against Helena Capital. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High defensive back Connor Murgel somehow turns this play into an interception against Helena Capital. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High defenders Hayden Ferguson (15) and Connor Murgel (1) celebrate Murgel's interception near the end of the first half against Helena Capital. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena High's Connor Murgel tosses the ball to a referee after intercepting a Helena Capital pass. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena Capital receiver Brady Martin (88) turns up field after a catch against Helena High. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena Capital running back Brennan Casey (2) is tackled by Helena High defender Cooper Biegler. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena Capital kicker Brian Buschini drills a 32-yard field goal against Helena High. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)