Bulldogs’ Big Plays Lead To Win At Medicine Lake
From touchdown passes to a kicko_ return that went all the way, the Bainville Bulldogs gave their supporters plenty to cheer about Saturday, Oct. 10, during a 47-6 win over the Froid/Lake Red-Hawks in Medicine Lake.
The game between the neighboring teams featured an early lead for Bainville and a fourth-quarter touchdown that gave the hometown Red-Hawks a bright spot. Evan Anderson threw four touchdown passes for the Bulldogs, including two to Parker Berwick, while Keagan Vaira scored on a run and a kicko_ return.
Bainville got started with a 15-yard touchdown run by Kyn Beery. The RedHawks blocked the extra-point kick, holding the score to 6-0.
Later in the opening quarter, Anderson found Berwick for a 21-yard touchdown pass. Froid/Lake again blocked the kick, giving the RedHawks their second stop on an extra- point attempt and leaving Bainville ahead 12-0.
Anderson and Berwick teamed up again in the second quarter for another 21yard touchdown. A successful extra-point pass to Beery stretched the Bulldogs’ lead to 19-0.
One of Bainville’s biggest moments came with 2:22 remaining before halftime, when Anderson connected with Holden Salivar for a 67-yard touchdown pass. Anderson followed with an extra-point pass to Vaira, sending the Bulldogs into the break ahead 26-0.
Vaira kept things moving for Bainville in the third quarter, reaching the end zone on a 15-yard run. He then caught Anderson’s extra-point pass to make the score 33-0.
The fourth quarter brought a moment for RedHawks supporters to celebrate. Eddie Orozco broke loose for a 50-yard touchdown run, putting Froid/Lake on the scoreboard. The extra point attempt was unsuccessful, leaving the score at 33-6.
The Bulldogs responded immediately. On the ensuing kicko_, Vaira ran 55 yards for a touchdown, adding another big play to his afternoon. The kick was unsuccessful, making it 39-6. Kaston Hofer added Bainville’s final touchdown on a 1-yard run. Salivar kicked the extra points to complete the 47-6 victory.
For Bainville, the afternoon brought contributions from several players, with five Bulldogs scoring touchdowns. For the RedHawks, Orozco’s long run and two blocked extra-point kicks provided highlights on their home field.
(Photo by Elizabeth Hendrickson)
