Football Recap: Verndale Comes Up Short

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Verndale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 22-8 to Cromwell/Floodwood. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pirates of the 38-20 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.

Verndale's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Cromwell/Floodwood, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Verndale will venture away from home to square off against Hill City/Northland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Verndale's defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so Hill City/Northland's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Cromwell/Floodwood, they will square off against Sebeka at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cromwell/Floodwood is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.8 points per game this season.

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