Underwood at Fertile-Beltrami

Recap

Fertile-Beltrami 18, Underwood 0

Homecoming King Noah Swenby had a fumble recovery and a touchdown catch in the first quarter as Fertile-Beltrami blanked Underwood 18-0 Friday night in Fertile.

The Falcons’ (2-1) Adam Kobetsky ran 15 times for 96 yards and a TD and caught 2 passes for 46 yards. Fertile-Beltrami outgained Underwood 296 yards to 96 and forced 4 turnovers.

Falcons quarterback Braxton Paul threw a 22 yard TD pass to Swenby with 2:43 to go in the first quarter. The 2 point conversion failed, making the score 6-0 after one quarter.

Fertile-Beltrami doubled their lead in the second quarter.  A blocked punt gave the Falcons the ball at their own 45 yard line.  7 plays and 55 yards later, Kobetsky ran for a 19 yard touchdown.  A run for 2 points failed, and the Falcons led 12-0 at halftime.

After a scoreless third quarter, the Falcons threatened again with fourth down and goal from the one yard line.  But Paul fumbled and Underwood (1-2) recovered in the end zone for a touchback.

When the Rockets couldn’t get a first down, the Falcons took over at Underwood’s 26 yard line. 3 plays later, Easton Fredericks scored on a 5 yard run with 6:52 to play.  That made the final score 18-0 for Fertile-Beltrami.

The Falcons travel to Win-E-Mac next Friday; Underwood hosts Rothsay next Friday.

First Downs: Underwood 5, Fertile-Beltrami 15

Rushing Yards: Underwood 101, Fertile-Beltrami 216

Passing Yards: Underwood -5, Fertile-Beltrami 80

Penalties: Underwood 3 for 20 yds., Fertile-Beltrami 4 for 35 yds.

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