Polk County West at Mahnomen-Waubun

Recap

THe Mahnomen Waubun Thunderbirds used some big special teams plays, and a stout defense to get a win over Polk County West Thunder 42-8.  The Thunderbirds returned the opening kickoff 84 yards for a touchdown and then returned a Punt in the 2nd half 65 yards for TD.  On the defensive side they held PCW to just 93 yards total offense thanks to a constant pressure and good tackling.  With the win Mahnomen Waubun is now 2-0 while Polk County West falls to 0-2.

MW Stats

311 yards total 272 rushing 39 passing

Easton Bevins 87 yds rushing 1 td

Joe Slette 63 yds rushing 1 td

Tanner Stech 84 yds kickoff return 65 yard punt return

comments from MW coach John Clark Jr

PCW Stats

93 yards total 96 passing -3 rushing

Will Savoral 91 yds passing 1 td

John Speicher 35 yds receiving 1 td

comments from PCW coach Darrin Byklum