Flathead might've scored the first points on Saturday, but it was Hellgate who claimed the real prize. The Braves/Bravettes took a 24-17 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Knights. The Braves/Bravettes were up 14-0 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
When it comes to explaining why Flathead lost, don't look at Nolan Campbell. Despite the final result, he rushed for 97 yards and one touchdown on only ten carries. Campbell also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making six total tackles and defending one pass. Flathead also got a significant boost from Eli Coopman, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 119 yards.
Vince Paffhausen was a one-man wrecking crew For Hellgate. as he rushed for 136 yards and one TD on only ten carries, and also threw for 194 yards and one touchdown. Those 136 rushing yards gave Paffhausen a new career-high.
Flathead's record is now 1-1. As for Hellgate, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Flathead didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 31-20 defeat against Helena on the 19th. As for Hellgate, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 28-7 loss against Sentinel on the 19th.
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