The Flathead Braves/Bravettes will head out on the road to challenge the Butte Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Flathead is looking for their season's first victory.
Flathead will head into Friday's match ready to turn things around: they couldn't quite beat Sentinel on Friday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 29-point defeat they were dealt two weeks ago. Flathead fell just short of Sentinel by a score of 25-23. One positive for the Braves/Bravettes, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Although Flathead took the loss, they still got scores from Eli Coopman, Kaleb Sims, and Sims.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Butte, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They came out on top against Big Sky by a score of 21-14 on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Karson Pumnea was a one-man wrecking crew for Butte as he rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 43 receiving yards. That's the most rushing yards Pumnea has posted since back in September of 2023.
Butte wouldn't let Big Sky keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Butte can thank Eli Smith and Garrett Henson for forcing both of them. Henson also set a new season high mark in total tackles with eight.
Flathead's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Butte, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Flathead lost to Butte on the road by a decisive 21-7 margin in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Flathead, Bo Demarais (who threw for 155 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 32 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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