Missoula Big Sky Stars Commit to Montana Grizzlies

Quincy King and Eli Kasberg excited to play for new Griz head coach Bobby Kennedy

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:15pm

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A cubist, geometric painting featuring overlapping planes of copper, silver, and maroon, abstractly representing a football game or match.Two of Missoula's top high school football talents have committed to play for the Montana Grizzlies, a major boost for the program under new leadership.Missoula Today

Missoula Big Sky juniors Quincy King and Eli Kasberg have committed to play football for the Montana Grizzlies, joining the team under new head coach Bobby Kennedy. The two standout players are thrilled to continue their careers at the University of Montana.

Why it matters

The commitments of King and Kasberg, two of the top high school football players in the Missoula area, are a major boost for the Montana Grizzlies program as they look to rebuild under new leadership. Keeping local talent in-state is crucial for the Griz to remain competitive in the Big Sky Conference.

The details

King and Kasberg, both juniors at Missoula Big Sky High School, have been heavily recruited by the Montana Grizzlies since the arrival of new head coach Bobby Kennedy. The two players are excited to join the Griz and play a key role in the team's future success.

  • King and Kasberg made their commitments to Montana in April 2026.

The players

Quincy King

A junior football player at Missoula Big Sky High School who has committed to play for the Montana Grizzlies.

Eli Kasberg

A junior football player at Missoula Big Sky High School who has committed to play for the Montana Grizzlies.

Bobby Kennedy

The new head coach of the Montana Grizzlies football team.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really excited to join the Griz and play for Coach Kennedy. He's building something special in Missoula and I want to be a part of it.”

— Quincy King, Missoula Big Sky Junior

“Coach Kennedy made it clear he wants to keep the best local talent in Montana, and that really appealed to me. I can't wait to get started.”

— Eli Kasberg, Missoula Big Sky Junior

The takeaway

The commitments of King and Kasberg are an important early win for new Montana Grizzlies head coach Bobby Kennedy, who is working to rebuild the program and keep top in-state talent from leaving for other schools.