Provo fought the good fight in their overtime match against Morgan on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 30-24 to the Trojans. The Bulldogs were up 24-7 in the second quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
When it comes to explaining why Provo lost, don't look at Malik Filimoe'Atu. Despite the final result, he rushed for 91 yards and two TDs.
Morgan's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Owen Gilson, who threw for 266 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also punched in one score on the ground. The Trojans' leading receiver George Thurston was Gilson's top target yet again, picking up 79 receiving yards, while also rushing for 59 yards and one TD.
Provo is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4. As for Morgan, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Provo will take on Salem Hills at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th. This will be the Bulldogs' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Morgan, they will challenge Union at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th. The last three games the Cougars have played have been within three points, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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