Three Forks had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against the Florence-Carlton Falcons by a score of 25-13 on Friday.
Kanon Reichman was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 129 yards and a pair of TDs, and also threw for 157 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Three Forks' leading receiver Gavin Etchison was Reichman's top target yet again, picking up 60 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Three Forks' run defense was locked in: Florence-Carlton could only muster 2.8 yards per carry. The team can thank Wyt Oliver for the heroic effort on defense: he. Three Forks' ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.2.
Three Forks' defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. Marcus Pestel was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself.
Florence-Carlton's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brody Duchien, who threw for 203 yards and two TDs on only 18 passes.
Looking ahead, Three Forks will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Huntley Project at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Florence-Carlton, they will head out on the road to square off against Manhattan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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