SNOW WINS IN SHOOTOUT
by Greg Dart

No. 11 Badgers Best New Mexico Military 64-54

ROSWELL, NM - The No. 11 Snow College football came out alive following a 64-54 shootout Saturday to beat New Mexico Military Saturday.

The Badgers got all they could handle from the Broncos in a back and forth game where Snow scored 22 fourth quarter points to claim the victory.

“This was a battle from the first snap,” said Snow College head coach Steve Coburn. “We never gave up and I am proud of the way we finished.”

Although both teams offenses dominated for the bulk of the game, it was Snow’s defense and special teams that came up with game changing plays in the fourth quarters, stopping a nearly unstoppable Bronco attack its final three drives and successfully converting an onside kick.

Sophomore quarterback Quinn Mecham (Timpview High School) threw for five touchdowns and 140 yards in the game and rushed for another 39 yards and a touchdown.

Sophomore running back Tyson Church (North Sanpete High School) ran for 194 yards and two touchdowns and caught another in the game for Snow.

Although the Badgers jumped out to an early 14-3 lead, the Broncos continued to pound the ball on the ground. New Mexico amassed 442 total yards, including 272 rushing in the game.

“We really had to work hard to stop the team,” said Coburn. “Once we got a feel for their offense we were able to make the plays we needed to make.”

Snow College trailed 37-35 going into halftime and fell behind even more when New Mexico put up another touchdown on its first second half drive.

“We just knew to never quit,” said Coburn.

The fourth quarter belonged to the Badgers, outscoring New Mexico 22-0.

The Badgers (3-1) return home to take on conference foe Glendale Community College Saturday. The kickoff from Badger Stadium is set for 1:30 p.m. and the game will be streamed live at www.snowbadgers.com.