BILLINGS — Defenses playing the Billings West football team will likely have their hands full in 2025.

The Golden Bears feature Michigan commit Matt “Moose” Ludwig at tight end and Montana State commit Elias Bonner out wide, but it’s quarterback Colt Johnson that makes it all tick.

“A lot of skill guys, and it's always good to have the quarterback coming back. Last year he threw for almost 3,000 yards," West head coach Rob Stanton said. "Whenever you have a senior quarterback that had experience as a junior, you make your team a whole lot better."

That trio is just a piece of the puzzle for West, as they return a handful of impact players on both sides. There’s a buzz surrounding the Bears this season as they aim to finish atop Class AA.

“We're super hungry for that state championshi

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