The Columbus Cougars will head out to face off against the Three Forks Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Columbus took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top against Whitehall/Harrison/Willow Creek by a score of 37-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). That looming 37-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cougars yet this season.
Meanwhile, Three Forks got themselves on the board against Sweet Grass County on Friday, but Sweet Grass County never followed suit. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Sheepherders 43-0. The result was nothing new for the Wolves, who have now won three contests by 25 points or more so far this season.
Columbus better keep an eye on Kanon Reichman. He was instrumental in Three Forks' win, throwing for 356 yards and four touchdowns while completing 95.2% of his passes, and also rushing for 36 yards. Gavin Etchison was another key player, picking up 167 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Three Forks' defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.
The win made it two in a row for Three Forks and bumps their season record up to 5-1. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 26 points in those games. As for Columbus, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Columbus was able to grind out a solid win over Three Forks in their previous matchup back in September of 2022, winning 24-16. Will the Cougars repeat their success, or do the Wolves have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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