Football Recap: Todd County Skates Past Cheyenne-Eagle Butte/Tiospaye Topa with Ease

Todd County's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past Cheyenne-Eagle Butte/Tiospaye Topa, posting a 50-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with Cheyenne-Eagle Butte/Tiospaye Topa: they've now won five in a row.

Bane Yellow Eagle was his usual excellent self, rushing for 128 yards and three TDs on only five carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 64 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Chris Ellert got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Todd County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ellert and Charles Black Crow-Amiotte. Ellert got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Todd County's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Cheyenne-Eagle Butte/Tiospaye Topa, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.

Coming up, Todd County will welcome Pine Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Falcons will be up against the Thorpes' rather soft defense (which has allowed 34 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Cheyenne-Eagle Butte/Tiospaye Topa, they will head out on the road to face off against Little Wound at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.