Pelican Rapids's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Crookston Pirates 59-12 on the road. That looming 59-12 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Vikings yet this season.
It was another big night for Mark Kapenga, who rushed for 125 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Grady Larson, who threw for 210 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Pelican Rapids' win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Crookston, their loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Pelican Rapids will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Hawley at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. As for Crookston, they will challenge Roseau at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Crookston is facing Roseau at the right time seeing as Roseau is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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