Pocatello managed to slip by Sandpoint the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Thunder had to suffer through a 56-15 loss at the hands of the Bulldogs. The Thunder were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Braden Buckhout had another great game (as he tends to do), throwing for 236 yards and four TDs while completing 82.4% of his passes for Sandpoint. The dominant performance also gave Buckhout a new career-high in passer rating (162.4). Maverick Gomez was Buckhout's top target, picking up 94 receiving yards, while also rushing for 30 yards.
This is the second loss in a row for Pocatello and nudges their season record down to 1-3. As for Sandpoint, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Coming up, Pocatello will challenge Highland at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. As for Sandpoint, they will take on Coeur d'Alene at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th.
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