Pirates Celebrate Homecoming with 41-6 Win over McGregor
by Coach Mike Mahlen
The Verndale Pirates celebrated Homecoming with a 41-6 victory over the McGregor Mercuries on Friday, October 2.
Verndale took control early, scoring twice in the first quarter. Owen Weiher connected with Chase Jensen on a 28-yard touchdown pass, with Joe Elfstrum running in the two-point conversion to give the Pirates an 8-0 lead.
Weiher then found Jensen again for a 22-yard touchdown. The extra-point attempt failed, leaving Verndale with a 14-0 lead.
The Pirates added another touchdown in the second quarter when Weiher scored on a 4-yard run. Weiher kicked the extra point, giving Verndale a 21-0 advantage at halftime.
Verndale continued to build its lead in the third quarter. Elfstrum scored on a 5-yard run, followed by another successful extra point from Weiher to make it 28-0.
McGregor got on the scoreboard later in the quarter when Hunter Rubich scored on a 15-yard run. The extra-point attempt failed, making the score 28-6...
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