Vigilantes Secure Early Season Victory Over Dillon

Krystal Smith emphasizes the significance of the 9-6 win for her East Helena team.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:57am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the action and movement of a sports match, with sharp planes of color representing the competing teams and the drama of the game.A cubist interpretation of the Vigilantes' hard-fought victory over Dillon, capturing the intensity and energy of the early season matchup.East Helena Today

The East Helena Vigilantes secured a crucial 9-6 victory over the Dillon team in an early season matchup on Saturday. Krystal Smith, the Vigilantes' head coach, made sure her players understood the importance of this win in the post-game huddle.

Why it matters

This early season win could set the tone for the Vigilantes' campaign and provide momentum as they look to build on their success from previous years. Dillon is a perennial powerhouse, so this victory over a tough opponent demonstrates the Vigilantes' potential to compete at a high level this season.

The details

The Vigilantes managed to edge out Dillon by a score of 9-6 in a hard-fought contest. The game came down to the wire, with the Vigilantes making key plays in the final moments to secure the victory.

  • The game took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Krystal Smith

The head coach of the East Helena Vigilantes, who emphasized the significance of the win to her players in the post-game huddle.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We must understand the importance of this victory over a tough opponent like Dillon. This win sets us up well for the rest of the season.”

— Krystal Smith, Head Coach, East Helena Vigilantes

What’s next

The Vigilantes will look to build on this early season success as they continue their campaign, with their next game scheduled for April 5th against a divisional rival.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory over a perennial powerhouse like Dillon demonstrates the Vigilantes' potential to compete at a high level this season and sets them up for continued success as the year progresses.