Cowboys Drop Playoff Game To Twin Bridges
A difficult second quarter left Culbertson facing a steep climb Saturday, but the Cowboys kept battling, outscoring Twin Bridges in the second half before falling 49-27 on Oct. 31.
The road loss was a tough finish to a strong season for Culbertson, which earned a number three playoff seed. Players including Brooks Solem, Trust Magwaba, Aden Drake and Mauricio Mena helped lead the Cowboys along the way, giving hometown fans plenty to cheer about throughout the fall.
Against Twin Bridges, Culbertson stayed within reach during the opening quarter. The Cowboys put six points on the scoreboard while the Falcons scored 13, leaving Culbertson down by a touchdown entering the second.
Twin Bridges gained separation before halftime, scoring 22 unanswered points in the second quarter to build a 35-6 advantage. That stretch put the Cowboys in a difficult position, but Culbertson returned from the break with more football left to play.
The Cowboys added six points in the third quarter while holding the Falcons scoreless, trimming the deficit to 35-12. It was a stronger quarter on both sides of the scoreboard and gave Culbertson something to build on heading into the final period.
The Cowboys continued pushing in the fourth, scoring 15 points for their most productive quarter of the afternoon. Twin Bridges added 14 points of its own to secure the victory.
Culbertson finished with a 21-14 scoring advantage over the final two quarters. While that effort could not erase the first-half deficit, the Cowboys continued competing and produced their strongest scoring period at the end of a challenging afternoon.
The season also included performances worth remembering. In Culbertson’s 61-36 victory over MonDak that secured its playoff spot, Solem rushed for 187 yards and five touchdowns and passed for 158 yards and three scores. Mena caught seven passes for 105 yards and a touchdown, while Drake added three catches for 50 yards and a score.
Magwaba contributed a 64yard punt return for a touchdown, made five extra points and threw a two-point conversion pass to Drake in that victory.
