Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pocatello). In a tight matchup that could have gone either way, they made off with a 49-48 win over the Sandpoint Bulldogs. That's more bragging rights for the Thunder, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Despite the loss, Sandpoint still got an impressive performance from Drew Lehman, who rushed for 72 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 144 yards and two touchdowns while completing 81.3% of his passes. Ashlei Hawkins was another key player, rushing for 130 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.6 yards per carry.
Pocatello's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Sandpoint, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Pocatello will take on Highland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pocatello is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Sandpoint, they will face off against Coeur d'Alene at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 999 yards in their previous games.
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