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It took the Lobos awhile, but in the second half they were able to pull away from visiting Pusch Ridge at home on Friday night for a 27-6 home field win. The Lobos led just 7-6 at the half, but they scored 20 unanswered second half points to move to 4-1 with the win.
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Terren Green got the Lobos only first half score on a one-yard plunge midway through the first quarter. Samuel Crockett’s point after kick made gave Snowflake the early 7-0 lead.
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Utilizing their tight formation offense, Pusch Ridge was able to move the ball on offense and with two minutes left in the half they scored on a one-yard run to make the score 6-7. They failed to convert on the two-point conversion attempt.
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The Lions attempted an onside kick but Snowflake recovered and nearly got points late in the half because of it. The Lobos quickly moved downfield behind two Ethan Ramage passes, but with time running short they missed a field goal attempt sending the teams to the half with Snowflake on top 7-6.
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Snowflake went to work on their ground game early in the third and Terren Green’s second score of the night came from five yards out just three minutes into the half pushing the lead to 14-6 with Crockett’s kick.
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With the Lobo defense limiting Pusch Ridge’s offense, Snowflake’s ground game kept piling up yards. Brig Turley scored on a 12-yard run making the lead 21-6 late in the third.
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Following a Lobo interception, Ramage scored the team’s final points on a 26-yard connection with Nick McVicker making the final score 27-6.
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Snowflake piled up 282 yards rushing in the win. Turley gained 150 yards on 24 carries and Green also breeched the century mark with 109 yards gained on 19 runs. Welcome Chapman picked up 15 on three totes, and Caden Cantrell gained 11 on two rushes. Ramage completed eight of 17 passes for 141 yards with one touchdown.
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Rev Brimhall hauled in three passes for 41 total yards. McVicker had two grabs for 52 yards and the one touchdown. Chapman had two receptions for 26 yards and Green made one 22-yard catch and run.
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Snowflake will have a week off to prepare for their 3A East Region opening game on Oct. 4 when they host Blue Ridge.
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