Football Game Recap: Bear River Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Aug 29, 2024, 9:59am

Football Recap: Bear River Bears vs. Cedar Reds

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On Friday, the Bear River Bears were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 34-28 to the Cedar Reds. That's two games in a row now that the Bears have lost by exactly six points.

Loss or not, Bear River got some senior leadership from Tatum Stephens and Tydon Jones. Stephens picked up 81 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Jones. rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Stephens' longest reception was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Kash Avery also helped out with an impressive 89 receiving yards.

Cedar's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Krew Giles, who picked up 153 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Another receiver making a difference was Caleb Paule, who rushed for 168 yards and a touchdown.

Bear River's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Cedar, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bear River will challenge Box Elder at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Bear River focused on turnovers this week as team gave up five on Friday. As for Cedar, they will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against Canyon View at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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