After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hagerman, Challis was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They put the hurt on the Richfield Tigers with a sharp 44-22 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Vikings needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Despite the loss, Richfield still got an impressive performance from Devin Scott, who rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, and also threw for 116 yards and a touchdown. Scott also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending a pass. Jace Fuchs got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Challis' victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Challis will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Idaho City at 7:00 p.m. on September 20th. As for Richfield, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Carey at 7:00 p.m. on September 20th.
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