Cowboys Roll To Opening Victory In Forsyth

The Culbertson Cowboys enjoyed an excellent opening game as they crushed Forsyth, 54-16, on Saturday, Aug. 31.

“We played a pretty good game in all three phases,” Coach Brian Manning said.

Culbertson scored on its first drive of the season as a 21-yard pass from Bridger Salvevold to Ian Snyder produced a touchdown. Josue Mena kicked the conversion for a 7-0 lead.

After a 47-yard punt return by Reese Moon, Salvevold scored from two yards out for the game’s second touchdown. Mena’s kick increased the margin to 14-0.

Salvevold accounted for the final two touchdowns of the opening quarter on runs of 65 and 27 yards for a 26-0 advantage.

After a 19-yard reception by Snyder to keep the drive alive, the Cowboys scored on a seven-yard dash by Moon early in the second quarter. Mena kicked the conversion for a 33-0 lead.

Salvevold broke loose on a 10-yard run to put the Cowboys ahead 40-0 at the half.

The Cowboys’ first touchdown of the second half came on a 62-yard kickoff return by Salvevold. Mena added the kick after the touchdown.

Culbertson’s final touchdown was scored by Plenny Williams on a 42-yard run. Mauricio Mena kicked the conversion for a 54-16 conference victory.

Defensive standouts for the Cowboys included Gavin Deen, Mark Kirkaldie and Moon. Dawson Bergum accounted for a forced fumble.

“I was happy how they performed,” Manning said of the team. “It was a solid game on all fronts.”

The Cowboys travel to Poplar for a 7 p.m. game on Saturday, Sept. 7,