Lower Brule kicked off their season on the road on Thursday and hit a couple of potholes. They were dealt a 50-22 loss at the hands of the Todd County Falcons. The Sioux were down 50-16 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
Todd County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Oniya Whirlwind Soldier, who picked up 154 receiving yards and three TDs. Whirlwind Soldier's longest reception was for an incredible 80 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Bane Yellow Eagle, who rushed for 95 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only seven carries.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Lower Brule is set to challenge their familiar foe St. Francis Indian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Todd County will take on rival Little Wound at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Falcons' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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