Bulldogs Win Against Loyola In Missoula
 | Author:
Bryleigh Erickson, BHS Sports Reporter
MT43News School Reporter |
Bryleigh Erickson
BHS Sports Reporter
On Friday, September 5th, the Townsend Bulldogs Football team took on the Missoula-Loyola Rams in Missoula. The 0-1 Rams lost to the Jefferson Panthers last week, and the 1-0 Bulldogs recently beat the Colstrip Colts.
In the first quarter, the Bulldogs scored first when Marek Easter ran in a touchdown, and Logan Johnson kicked an extra point to make the score 7-0. Towards the end of the first quarter, the Rams fumbled the ball, and the Bulldogs recovered heading into the second quarter.
The Bulldogs lost possession in the second quarter, and Loyola scored two touchdowns and one extra point, making the score 7-13. The Bulldogs scored on their last possession of the first half when Logan Johnson kicked a field goal to close out the second quarter with the Bulldogs at 10, and the Rams at 13 at the half.
In the third quarter, Marek Easter ran in a touchdown, making the score 16 to 13 after a missed extra point. Tavyn Anderson threw a long pass to Tannen Tuffelmire, setting the Bulldogs up to score. Bradan Martin ran the ball in for a touchdown, and the Bulldogs lead at the end of the third quarter, 22-13.
The fourth quarter started with a Rams possession, but Bradan Martin had an interception to give the Bulldogs the ball. Tavyn Anderson ran the ball in to make the score 29-13, after Logan Johnson's extra point. Tanner Bird blocked a punt later in the fourth quarter, and the Bulldogs gained possession. After another touchdown run by Tavyn Anderson, and an extra point by Logan Johnson, the Bulldogs finished the game with 36 points. Loyola scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, and the Bulldogs blocked their extra point. The Bulldogs ended up winning 36 points to the Rams' 19.
The Bulldogs’ next game will be September 19th against the Big Timber Herders at home. The Bulldogs hope to continue their winning streak for the first conference game of the season.
