Hellgate had lost 18 straight headed into Thursday's contest, but Cole Zeigler didn't let it get to 18. The Hellgate Knights came out on top against the Flathead Braves/Bravettes by a score of 21-14 on Thursday thanks in part to Zeigler, who rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Those 125 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Zeigler was just one part of a punishing run game: Hellgate was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 221 rushing yards. That's a new trend for Hellgate: they were averaging 47 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three matchups they've averaged 171.3.
Hellgate didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Parker Link and Zeigler.
When it comes to explaining why Flathead lost, don't look at Jack Blodgett. Despite the final result, he picked up 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Eli Coopman also helped out by tossing the rock for 266 yards.
Hellgate's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Flathead, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-9.
As of now, neither Hellgate nor Flathead have any future games scheduled.
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