August 28, 2023
Daniel Harrington
A Close Win in Utah for the Thunder
Pocatello High School Thunder took on the Mountain Crest Mustangs last Friday, August 25, in a non-division match up.
The game started with a field goal by Mustangs kicker Boyd Oakey from 18 yards away. It remained a 3-0 contest going into the Second quarter, then Alijah Brock caught a 30 yard touchdown with an extra point to follow, making the game 7-3. The game went into half at 7-3. As the third quarter came to a close, Mustangs tight end Dax Benson scored a 20-yard touchdown, but sadly an missed extra point to follow to make the game 7-9. Then with a late forth quarter touchdown the Thunder won the game 16-9.
With Poky increasing to 1-0, Mountain Crest drops to 0-1. The Thunder have their next game in Nampa Against the Ridgevue Warhawks of Nampa this coming Friday at 7:00.
Century went against Hillcrest last Friday night in Pocatello. The first quarter started with a touchdown by Hillcrest with an extra point to follow, making it a 7-0 lead. From that point there was no hope for the Diamondbacks, who lost 44-0.
With Hillcrest increasing to 1-0, Century drops to 0-2. The Diamondbacks have their next game here at home against the Bonneville Bees of Idaho Falls on Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Huge Win for Bannock County’s 5A Rams
Highland Rams went against the Skyline Grizzlies this past Friday night in Pocatello under the lights. It was never a close game. The Highland Rams destroyed the Grizzlies with a lights out performance by Rams Senior Drew Hymas, who threw for 137 Yards and 1 Touchdown. Drew’s main target was Rhidge Barela, with 60 yards receiving and 1 touchdown.
