Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Capital). They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat the Flathead Braves/Bravettes 57-17 on the road. The result was nothing new for the Bruins, who have now won six contests by 21 points or more so far this season.
Capital had a senior duo take command as Cole Graham rushed for 101 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries and Merek Mihelish threw for 207 yards and three touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Graham has posted since back in October of 2023. Capital also got help from Daniel Larson, who showed off his sure hands for 81 receiving yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Capital was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Flathead only rushed for 60.
One reason for the win was Capital's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for seven sacks. Leading the way was Graham with four. He also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 101.
The victory was the seventh in a row for Capital, bringing their record for this year to 7-1. As for Flathead, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Capital will challenge Butte at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Butte is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.6 points per game this season. Flathead does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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