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HOT SPRINGS 39, LINCOLN 19

The Hot Springs Savage Heat headed to Lincoln to face off against the Lynx last Friday, adding another win under their belts 39-19.

In the first quarter the Savage Heat took a quick lead with David Chapman running in for a touchdown from the Lynx defense's kickoff. Nick McAllister had a 51-yard run earning Hot Springs the second touchdown for the quarter. Lincoln was able to break through the Savage Heat's tight knit defense to put them on the scoreboard. Hot Springs was able to answer with Chapman running an incredible 70-yard touchdown ending the first quarter 20-6.

In the second quarter Quincy Styles-Depoe caught a 14-yard pass from McAllister, while the Savage Heat defense shut Lincoln out, keeping them scoreless going into halftime with a 26-6 score.

After halftime Hot Springs was able to gain a quick 2-yard touchdown by Chapman, while the Lynx were able to escape the powerful defense earning them a touchdown. The Savage Heat gained themselves a swift touchdown coming from a short four yard pass to Johnny Waterbury from McAllister. Lincoln was able to match Hot Springs, ending the third quarter 39-19. The Savage Heat defenses were able to shut down the Lynx, keeping both teams scoreless in the final quarter, causing Hot Springs to remain undefeated.

The undefeated Savage Heat were set to take on Gardiner this Friday for their homecoming game, but Gardiner forfeited. Coach Jim Lawson said they were trying to find another team to come to Hot Springs. Updated information will be posted at http://www.scledger.net when available.

THOMPSON FALLS 6, JEFFERSON 42

The Blue Hawks traveled to Jefferson to go head to head with the Panthers last Friday, falling 6-42.

In the first quarter Thompson gave up three touchdowns and were down 0-21. In the second quarter the Hawks stepped up their defense, holding Jerfferson to only one touchdown. Bryson LeCoure scored the only touchdown for the Hawks in the second, putting Thompson on the scoreboard at 6-28.

The second half the Blue Hawks held strong with their defense only letting the Panthers score one touchdown in each quarter. Sam Burgess led the Blue Hawks in rushing with a stunning 39 yards. Braxton Dorscher took the lead in receiving with 68 yards, Nick Tessier on his tail with 58, and Burgess following with 21. Burgess and Dorscher put their shoulders down to each get five tackles, with Tessier right behind with four. Thompson is back on Previs field Friday for their homecoming game against Anaconda. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

WEST YELLOWSTONE 44, NOXON 28

For homecoming the Noxon Red Devils hosted the West Yellowstone Wolverines, falling short of the win 28-44.

The Red Devils got their first touchdown from the first kickoff by the Wolverines, and within minutes West Yellowstone matched the touchdown with their own. Noxon's defense struggled to keep West Yellowstone from scoring so they gained two more touchdowns ending the first quarter 6-24. The Red Devils got out of their heads and buckled down for the second quarter only letting the Wolverines gain one touchdown, with seconds left on the clock before halftime. Noxon was able to quickly get their second touchdown after the buzzer ending halftime 14-30.

After halftime Noxon came out to play tougher in the third quarter getting the first touch down half way through. With minutes left Jefferson pushed their way through the Red Devils defense to score a touchdown themselves. Down to the wire Noxon's offense was able to cut through the Wolverine defense to answer with their own touchdown ending the third 28-36. Both teams went through the fourth and final quarter fighting toe to toe until West Yellowstone was able to break through with another touchdown, ending with the final score 28-44.

The Red Devils have another chance for a home win this Friday facing off with the Lincoln Lynx.