Russell vs Sentinel (Montana) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/4/2025

The Sentinel Spartans (1-0) host the C.M. Russell Rustlers (1-0) in a non-conference clash on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Missoula, MT. Both teams opened their seasons with victories, setting up a key early-season test between two competitive Montana programs.

Game Details

○ Matchup: Russell (MT) @ Sentinel (MT)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Sentinel High School, Missoula, MT
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Russell Rustlers

C.M. Russell opened its season with a 28-14 win, showing balance on both sides of the ball. Ranked #11 in Montana, the Rustlers will look to carry that momentum into Missoula against a tough Sentinel defense.

○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #4,778
○ State Rank: #11 (MT)
○ Class Rank: #4
○ Key to Win: Continue their balanced attack and control time of possession.

Main Squad (Projected):
○ Carter Johnson – QB
○ Mason Brown – RB
○ Elijah Torres – WR
○ Logan Smith – LB
○ Ethan Martinez – OL/DL
○ Aiden Clark – WR
○ Caleb Thompson – DB
○ Michael Harris – RB
○ Ryan Lopez – LB
○ Daniel Perez – OL

Sentinel Spartans

Sentinel began its season with a gritty 7-0 shutout victory on the road. Ranked #37 in Montana, the Spartans bring defensive toughness but will need more offensive production to keep pace with Russell.

○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #9,488
○ State Rank: #37 (MT)
○ Class Rank: #8
○ Key to Win: Lean on their defense while finding rhythm in the passing game.

Main Squad (Projected):
○ Tyler Green – QB
○ Isaiah Brown – RB
○ Anthony Cruz – WR
○ Brandon Lewis – LB
○ Christopher Johnson – OL/DL
○ Matthew Torres – WR
○ Nathan Rivera – DB
○ Dylan Martinez – RB
○ Gabriel Sanchez – LB
○ Jonathan Hernandez – OL

Rankings & Records

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