Football Recap: Curlew Cougars vs. Republic Tigers
On Friday, Curlew faced Republic in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Curlew Cougars breezed by the Republic Tigers on the road to the tune of 40-0. Fans of the Cougars have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Leading Curlew to victory were LOGAN RINGSTAD and LUKE DOYEN. RINGSTAD rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while DOYEN gained 152 total yards and two touchdowns. RINGSTAD didn't just play on offense: he also forced two fumbles and made eight total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Curlew wouldn't let Republic keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Curlew can thank RINGSTAD and CALEB THECKSTON for forcing all of them. RINGSTAD is also crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 102 every time he's taken the field this season.
The win for Curlew keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. As for Republic, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Curlew will face off against Almira-Coulee-Hartline at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Curlew's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Republic, they will venture away from home to challenge Columbia at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Republic is facing Columbia at the right time seeing as Columbia is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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