Sweet Grass County had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-7 to make it six. They were dealt a 48-7 defeat at the hands of the Columbus Cougars. The Sheepherders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-0.
Dillon Gardiner threw for 33 yards.
As for Columbus, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-3. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Colter Chamberlin had a dynamite game, rushing for 50 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 136 yards and one TD on only ten passes. Another player making a difference was Kyle Gravelle, who picked up 94 receiving yards and one score.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sweet Grass County will host Wolf Point/Frazer/Lustre Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Columbus, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Broadwater at 7:00 p.m.
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