Baker couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson Mustangs at home and fell 54-14. The Spartans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 47-7.
Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson had a senior duo take command as Stockton Oxarart threw for 274 yards and five touchdowns while completing 91.7% of his passes and Blaine Downing rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. Downing got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 95 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Treyton Wilke, who gained 107 total yards and a touchdown.
Baker is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they challenge Wolf Point/Frazer/Lustre Christian on Friday. As for Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson, they will head out to face off against Red Lodge/Belfry/Roberts on Friday.
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