With both Gull Lake and Central Butte entering this game at 2-1,
the outcome of this one was to have a big impact on the standings. After
an intense back and forth battle on the field during the first half,
the Lions were able to score on the final play before the buzzer to make
the score 12-6 Gull Lake.
On the
opening kickoff of the second half Jake Anderson was able to take it to
the house to make the score 20-6 Gull Lake. The tide seemed to turn on
that play, as the Lions were able to keep the momentum going during the
second half. Anderson scored two more TDs (4 on the day), while Brad
Barsness hauled in two passes from Dustin Cooke for majors.
The Lions
also added running towndowns from Cooke and Evan Girodat. Final score:
Gull Lake Lions 50, Central Butte Bulldogs 6.
Next
action for the Lions is Thursday, October 13th, when they take on the
Davidson Raiders. Game time 4 pm at Gerry Elmslie Field in Gull Lake.