Burke gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 61-12 victory over the Colome Cowboys. With the Cougars ahead 47-6 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Burke to victory, but perhaps none more so than John DeLong, who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns. Another rusher making a difference was Gentry Bartling, who rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Burke will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge Sully Buttes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Burke is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Colome, they will head out on the road to take on Platte/Geddes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Colome will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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