Tooele was the 28-0 winner over Bear River when they last played one another back in October of 2016, but their luck changed this time around. The game between the Buffaloes and the Bears didn't end well, with the Buffaloes falling 35-16. While the Buffaloes had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the Bears 9-0.
Tooele's loss on Friday came despite strong showings from Kami Vaenuku and Mavrik Chlarson. Vaenuku gained 103 total yards and a touchdown, while Chlarson picked up 61 receiving yards and one score. Vaenuku also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making four total tackles.
Tooele has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. As for Bear River, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-4.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Tooele will take on rival Stansbury at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Bear River is set to square off against their familiar foe Green Canyon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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