To this team, thank you for the resolve to elevate your family, faith, and your sport and bring us on an unforgettable journey.

To God be the glory.

This Saturday, the Comets will carry that legacy with them — stepping onto the field not only to chase a championship, but to continue a story that began long before them and, with God’s guidance, will continue long after.

great wins always come with drama. In the fourth quarter, Kittson County Central mounted a furious comeback, cutting the lead to six and bringing the stadium to a roar. The Comet rallied and played their most poised football of the season. As the Bearcats pushed one last time, optimistic they could charge for a decisive score that would bring them to the championship game, Berge stepped in front of a sideline pass and snatched the interception that sealed the game and sent the offense to the field to run out the clock.

With the victory, Hillcrest secures the No. 1 seed in the section playoffs and will host the winner of Rothsay and Underwood next Saturday at 2 p.m. on John Luckey Field.

The Comets launched onto the scoreboard early. On the opening drive, quarterback Ethan Swedberg sliced through the defense for a 15-yard touchdown, setting the tone for what would become a first-half clinic in balanced, disciplined play. Swedberg followed his rushing score with pinpoint passes to Isaac Blaskowski, Drew Fischer, Sean Berge, and Maverick Peterson, giving Hillcrest a 34–0 halftime lead.

Together, these seniors have helped shape one of the best seasons in Hillcrest memory. Their faith, discipline, and unity have built a team that plays for each other and for Christ. As the Comets look toward the playoffs with hopes of a state run, they do so on the shoulders of a senior class that has set the standard for what it means to be resilient, joyful, and dedicated.

For nearly a decade, Wheaton had been the Comets’ graveyard. Trips to face the Warriors and now the Border West co-op over the years ended in heartbreak. But Friday night, the Comets stormed in with command, composure, and poise, delivering a 28–6 victory that lifted them to 4–0 and made a loud statement about where this team is headed.

The Comets’ offense rolled up 388 yards, spreading the ball effectively with 137 yards on the ground and 251 through the air. Swedberg completed 16 of 26 passes for 206 yards and a touchdown while also rushing 18 times for 108 yards and four scores.

The Comets jumped ahead quickly Friday night, piling up 16 first-quarter points behind quarterback Ethan Swedberg, who accounted for three touchdowns in the opening frame. He connected with Drew Fischer on a 39-yard strike, powered in a 3-yard rush, and found Maverick Peterson from 16 yards out to put Hillcrest up 16–6. By the end of the half, Swedberg had added another highlight, an electrifying 62-yard bomb to Griffen Haus, stretching the lead to 22–6.

Comet Football lit up the field in their season opener, defeating the Northern Freeze in a decisive 44–8 victory. But it wasn’t only the scoreboard that made the night unforgettable, after the final huddle, Coach Korey Fry proposed to Hillcrest alumna Laura Tungseth in front of the team, families, and fans.

The home opener had it all: breathtaking runs, pinpoint passes, and incredible special teams plays. It showcased Ethan Swedberg's brilliance as he passed four touchdowns, ran for two more, and led his team to victory.