Cowboys take 35-14 win over rival Eagle Grove

The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows/CAL varsity football team is now off to a 2-0 start, already doubling their win total from all of last year, after dismantling Eagle Grove 35-14 last Friday on the Eagles home field. Quarterback Kainan Braun was again instrumental in this win, rushing the ball for two scores along with making a pick six on defense. Will Weidemann also helped himself to an interception for a touchdown.

“The in-county rivalry game between the Cowboys and Eagles always brings out great play,” stated head coach Newt Lingenfelter. “The Eagle Grove team was well prepared and well coached, and took some things away from us offensively.”

Following a three and out after taking the opening kick, the Cowboys punted off then recovered an Eagle fumble to take over on their own seven. That drive stalled, but they recovered the muffed return attempt and started fresh at the Eagle 46. A Kainan Braun pass to Avery Harrington covering 41 yards took the ball all the way down to the five. Braun carried it in on third and goal, and a Sergio Martinez PAT made it 7-0.

For the full story, see the September 8 edition of the Monitor.