Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Cromwell couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 40-14 to the Fertile-Beltrami Falcons on Thursday. The game marked the Cardinals' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Drew Nyberg threw for 29 yards on three of eight attempts.

Cardinals
| 11/06/25 vs Fertile-Beltrami | 14-40 |
| 10/30/25 vs Bertha-Hewitt | 41-18 |
| 10/25/25 vs Mille Lacs co-op [Isle/Onamia] | 23-6 |
| 10/15/25 vs Verndale | 56-28 |
| 10/10/25 vs Carlton/Wrenshall | 55-13 |
With the loss, Cromwell broke their seven-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-2. As for Fertile-Beltrami, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-3.
Cromwell does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fertile-Beltrami, they will face off against Kittson Central/Lancaster on Thursday. The Bearcats' defense has only allowed 14.3 points per game this season, so the Falcons' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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