It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Bettye Davis East Anchorage ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Bartlett Golden Bears out 50-48. The Thunderbirds' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Bartlett lost, don't look at Makisi Poleo. Despite the final result, he rushed for 140 yards and three touchdowns. Salvation Tyrell was in the mix too, providing Bartlett with two touchdowns.
The victory was the third in a row for Bettye Davis East Anchorage, bringing their record for this year to 5-1. As for Bartlett, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-2.
Bettye Davis East Anchorage didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 35-12 loss vs. Dimond on the 28th. Bartlett has also already played their next game, a 34-20 win against Juneau-Douglas on the 28th.
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