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Football
Bridge Creek can’t overcome turnovers, lose to Lindsay
By Jarrett Standridge for most of the half as both Jason Linn led his offense
Contributing Writer teams failed to get any down the filed inside the
sustained rhythm on the Leopard 45-yard-line.
The Bobcats dropped offensive side of the ball The turnover bug bit
their fourth game of the and get on the scoreboard. again however, as a Linn
season in the 26-6 loss Midway through the fumble was recovered and
to Lindsay on Thursday second quarter, Lindsay returned for a touchdown
night. looked to be in position with 12 seconds left in
The story of the to score again after the half. Lindsay took a
game was the number two big runs set them 12-0 lead into the locker
of turnovers. The first up inside the Bobcat rooms.
quarter and a half were 15-yard-line. The Bridge Bridge Creek cut the
ugly for both teams. On Creek defense rallied lead late in the third
their first possession of the again though, eventually quarter as sophomore
game, Lindsay marched backing Lindsay up to the receiver Brock Merchant
right down the field. The 28 with a sack by senior pulled down an impressive
Leopards moved the ball Seth Barnes. The next touchdown catch over the
inside the ten-yard-line play sophomore defensive defender in the endzone
before fumbling the ball back Cole Phillips to make it 12-6 heading
away. The Bobcats looked snagged an interception into the fourth quarter.
to use the momentum in the endzone to end the Lindsay added two
of their red zone stop to scoring threat. more touchdowns to give
get their offense rolling The stalemate was them a 20-point lead as
the other way. However, finally broken with a little Bridge Creek’s turnovers
they would also fumble less than five minutes put too much strain on
just three plays later. The left in the half on an their defense.
following play Lindsay 88-yard touchdown pass. Next up, the Bobcats
fumbled again and gave Down 6-0, the Bobcats (1-4) host the Douglass
-Photo by Jarrett Standridge
the ball right back to looked to tie things up Trojans (0-3) at Jerry
Bridge Creek freshman Bryce Benson turns up field after catching a pass during Bridge
Creek’s game against Lindsay on October 15, 2020 at Jerry Wallis Field.
Bridge Creek. before the end of the Wallis Field on Friday
The theme continued half. Junior quarterback night.

Minco Football
Minco football game canceled
Player of the Week By Tyler Sandbo
Contributing Writer

Last weekend the

Bulldogs took a rescheduled
game against the Frederick
Bombers after Hollis was
forced to cancel due to
COVID. Minco lost to
Frederick 41-0.
Same thing happened
this week with the Bulldogs
opponent, Walters. Minco
and Walters were scheduled -Photo by Tyler Sandbo
to be played on Thursday Minco will host Mangum on Friday night.
due to fall break. Mangum. Thank you, Mr. for the Bulldogs. Minco,
In a statement by Minco Sims” So for two straight despite not playing this
Public Schools they said, weeks Minco was left week. Mangum, their
“Unfortunately Walters with no opponent. This opponent is 3-3 on the year.
High School will be unable week instead of finding Mangum is coming off a
to play Minco due to a replacement Minco 48-20 loss to Hobart this
several issues. Our game decided to take the bye weekend. The Bulldogs will
scheduled this Thursday week and rest. try to remain undefeated in
has been canceled. Our Minco will play district play while trying to
next football game will be Mangum on Friday at 7 move their record to 5-2 on
Friday, October 23rd vs p.m. That is a home game the season.

Mustang
Player of the Week

Dallas Brothers
Congratulations from:

Kendall Hannon
Congratulations from: