After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Broadwater, Columbus was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They secured a 30-26 W over the Three Forks/Willow Creek Wolves. The Cougars have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Wolves, too.
Despite the defeat, Three Forks/Willow Creek saw an underclassman step up: Kanon Reichman rushed for 124 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 171 yards and a touchdown. Reichman is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Dylan Andersen was another key player, gaining 136 total yards.
Columbus now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Three Forks/Willow Creek, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Cougars faces off against Manhattan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Columbus surely won't give up without a fight. As for Three Forks/Willow Creek, they will take on Sweet Grass County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sweet Grass County is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Three Forks/Willow Creek will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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