Mahnomen-Waubun at Red Lake County

Recap

Mahnomen-Waubun 22 at Red Lake County 20

The Mahnomen Waubun Thunderbirds had to come from behind to stay undefeated with a 22-20 win over Red Lake County.  The Rebels offense struck first and then had a big defensive play returning a fumble for a touchdown to take an early 14-0 lead.  Mahnomen Waubun would get on the score board late in the 2nd quarter before the half to make it 14-6 with the Rebels leading at the half.  In the 2nd half the Thunderbirds would make some adjustments and after a defensive stand would drive down the field for a score and a 2 point conversion that would tie the game at 14.  Red Lake County would then put together a nice drive that would result in a touchdown but with a missed 2 point conversion the Rebels would lead 20-14 midway through the 4th quarter.  Mahnomen Waubun would then get good field position on the ensuing kickoff, and 7 plays later would find their way to the end zone to tie the game.  The Thunderbirds would convert the 2 point conversion to take the lead.  Red Lake County would have 1 more chance, but an incomplete pass on 4th down would seal the deal for Mahnomen Waubun keeping them undefeated at 5-0 while Red Lake County drops to 4-1.

M/W Stats

240 yards total 210 rushing, 30 passing

Dennis Ashley 126 rushing 2 td 30 passing 1 td

Tyson McArthur 30 yds receiving 1 td

RLC Stats

169 yards total 119 rushing, 50 passing

Damon Ferguson 95 yds rushing 1 td

Owen Chervestad 50 yds passing 1 td, 28 yd fumble recovery for td

comments from MW coach John Clark Jr

comments from RLC coach Brian Remick