MEEKER | The Cowboys suffered their second loss this past weekend to the Buena Vista Demons.
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Meeker was up early, 14-0, shutting BV out in the first quarter. The Cowboys turned the ball over on downs midfield and the Demons were able to utilize and score. The Demons then went unanswered, scoring themselves again to make it 14 all going into the half.
When the teams came back in the third quarter, the Cowboys once again came onto the field with intensity putting up the first score but missing the PAT; after Connor Blunt caused a fumble and Judd Harvey recovered it. The Demons then marched down the field to answer the score and the PAT was blocked by Cade Blunt. Score tied again at 20 all.
The Demons and Cowboys went back and forth, each making mistakes that the other capitalized on and scored. The Demons had two interceptions and some very well placed passes that led them to a 41-29 win.
Scoring this week for the Cowboys was Clay Crawford with two touchdowns, Connor with one, and Jace Mobley with one. Jake Blazon scored six points when his foot met the football, three with a third quarter field goal.
Elijah LeBlanc led the defense with 10 tackles, while Dagon Dade and Connor each had six. Chase Callahan and Harvey each finished the evening with a sack or tackle for loss.
“I thought we played a really good football game the other night,” commented head coach Andy Coryell, “Buena Vista just made a few more plays down the stretch than we did, and it won’t get any easier this Friday.”
This week the Cowboys face another strong team, Gunnison. Game time is 6 p.m. Gunnison also has a two loss record and is in the hunt for a league title.
By TIFFANY JEHOREK – Special to the Herald Times
