MISSOULA — The early signing period began Wednesday around the college football world for high school recruits, and the Montana Grizzlies got busy right away by signing 20 new players.

The Treasure State led the way as the Griz inked nine in-state products. That includes a pair from right in their backyard as Missoula Hellgate athletes Evan Pyron and Parker Link made their commitments official.

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Two more came from Billings, which included Central standout William Snell, and then a late commitment from Merek Fisher of Billings Skyview who flipped from Montana Tech on Monday.

Also coming from the Class AA ranks are Derek Opitz of Helena Capital who joins his older brother Hayd

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