Helena High's varsity soccer team ended its playoff run Tuesday with a 2-0 loss to crosstown rival Capital High, sending the Bengals home in what amounted to an all-Helena postseason matchup. The away playoff game was played October 21, with Capital controlling the scoreline from the start.
The final score tells a tight defensive story — Capital's two goals were enough, and Helena High couldn't find the net in response. Details on goalscorers and game flow were not available, but a 2-0 result in a playoff elimination game is rarely comfortable viewing for anyone in Bengal colors.
The matchup between Helena High and Capital is one of the most-watched rivalries in the local sports calendar regardless of sport, and a playoff setting adds another layer to a competition that both schools take seriously. For the Bengals, the loss closes out their season. Capital advances.
Helena High's full season record was not available at press time. The program will turn its attention to the offseason and preparation for next year's campaign.