State Class A Quarterfinal Mahnomen/Waubun vs Upsala Swanville

Recap

The Mahnomen Waubun Thunderbirds are headed back to US Bank Stadium thanks in part to a stellar defensive performance giving them a 17-8 win over Upsala Swanville in the state class A quarterfinals.  The Thunderbirds relied on a defensive effort that limited the Patriots to just 11 first half yards, and 167 total yards for the game.  Meanwhile the offense had to work hard against a tough Patriot defense that kept the high powered Mahnomen Waubun offense in check the entire night.  In the end the Thunderbirds made big plays when they needed them and used great field position to come away with the win.  Mahnomen Waubun is now 11-0 and will play in the state semi finals against Minneota on Satruday morning at 9 am while Upsala Swanville ends their season at 9-2.

MW Stats

345 total yards 332 rushing 13 passing

Blake McMullen 110 yds rushing

Brody Lhotka 104 yds rushing

Tanner Stech 66 yds rushing 1 td

Upsala Swanville stats

167 total yards 33 rushing 134 passing

Frankie Meagher 11 for 26 134 yds

Brody Kircher 53 yds receiving