CARSON CASHION 406 MT Sports

MISSOULA — For the first time since 2021, Montana has a new defending champion entering the Class B football season.

Malta ended Florence-Carlton's three-peat run last November on the way to an icy state title win over the Manhattan Tigers. The Mustangs lost four all-state athletes, including quarterback Stockton Oxarart, but return two. Six of the North's nine 2024 all-state selections came from Malta.

As the Mustangs look to defend their state title, they'll face a strong crop of opponents. Eleven all-state selections return to the field this season.

Here's a breakdown of who to watch for and what to expect from Class B football in 2025.

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