Football Recap: Weldon Valley Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Sep 29, 2024, 11:43am

Football Recap: Weldon Valley Warriors vs. Fleming Wildcats

Weldon Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a blow against the Fleming Wildcats, falling 58-20. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Warriors of the 50-25 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.

Zander Braun threw for 123 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 passes. August Filter was his top target, rushing for 95 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 73 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Grant Kuntz was nothing short of spectacular for Fleming: he rushed for 282 yards and five touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also picked up 70 receiving yards and a touchdown. Kuntz really tore up the turf during one magnificent 77-yard run. Backing up that air attack was Conner Marchant, who rushed for 81 yards and a rushing touchdown.

Weldon Valley's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Fleming, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-1.

Weldon Valley will face off against Caliche at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Fleming, they will head out on the road to face off against Prairie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Fleming's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matches.

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