Snowflake’s first venture into 4A level football was a success with them taking down Northwest Christian 37-19 on Sept. 1. Playing at the Crusaders’ home field the Lobos played even through the first period with each team scoring one touchdown.
In the second the Lobos created some space. They outscored Northwest Christian 20-0 in that period building a 27-7 halftime lead. A Bradden Lewis 37-yard field goal in the third period was followed by a final touchdown in the fourth leaving Snowflake with their first official 4A football win.
Easton Butler completed 10 of 13 passes for 200 yards with three touchdowns. Brennan Bryant was good on two of three attempts for 14 yards with one interception. Jett McCray led the rushing attacking piling up 97 yards on 13 attempts, with one score. JJ Lerma had 46 yards on eight totes. Karter Raban carried once for three yards.
Davyn McCray was the leading receiver with four catches for 97 yards and two scores. Lance Christensen had one 44-yard touchdown reception. Lerma caught three for 30 yards, Tyler Clare had one for 24, Jett McCray two for 14, and Ezra Baum had one five-yard reception.
All total the Lobos racked up 360 yards of offense compared to the Crusaders who finished with 288 total yards.
The Lobos defense forced three turnovers. Bradon Frost had one pick. Jordan Mowers and Bryce White each recovered a fumble.
Lewis was two for two on point after kicks and had the one 37-yard field goal. Sam Brown was two for three on point after attempts.
