Flathead was the 17-14 winner over Belgrade when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Flathead Braves/Bravettes and the Belgrade Panthers were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but the Flathead Braves/Bravettes suffered a 3-2 defeat. Despite 195 more yards than the Panthers, the Braves/Bravettes couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Brett Pesola rushed for 60 yards, and also threw for 118 yards on 11 of 21 attempts.
Eli Coopman was his top target, picking up 56 receiving yards. On the ground,
Nolan Campbell rushed for 86 yards.
Flathead's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Belgrade, the victory snapped their losing streak at ten games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-1 record.
Flathead will venture away from home to face off against Big Sky at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Big Sky focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for Belgrade, they will face off against Great Falls at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Belgrade is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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