Kimball’s Riley Miller runs with the ball during Thursday’s Rooster Bowl match against Eden Valley-Watkins. Miller had 1 reception and 1 yard during the game. Staff photo by Marguerite Laabs.
By Pat Garry, Staff Writer
The Cubs welcomed in friendly rival Eden Valley-Watkins on Thursday, Aug. 30, to officially open the new season. Controlling both sides of the ball for the majority of the contest, the Eagles claimed a comfy 41-22 victory over the Cubs, who as always, exuded a valiant effort. (Game Stats: Kimball) Passing: Tucker Schultz, 14 for 25, 190 yards, 3 TDs; Ashton Hanan, 1 for 1, 24 yards; Receiving: Thomas Pearson, 8 receptions, 104 yards, TD; Noah Jurek, 2 receptions, 44 yards, 2 TDs; Ashton Hanan, 1 reception, 5 yards; Cody Leither, 1 reception, 20 yards; Jeremy Zabinski, 1 reception, 16 yards; Tucker Schultz, 1 reception, 24 yards; Riley Miller, 1 reception, 1 yard; Rushing: Tucker Schultz, 12 carries, 39 yards; Ashton Hanan, 3 carries, 15 yards; Josh Donnay, 2 carries, 2 yards; Riley Miller, 1 carry, 6 yards; Defense: Michael Donnay, 17 tackles; Thomas Pearson, 10 tackles (INT); Zack Holtz, 7 tackles; Tucker Schultz, 7 tackles; Riley Miller, 4 tackles; Jeremy Zabinski, 3.5 tackles; Noah Jurek, 3.5 tackles; Donnie Johnson, 3 tackles; Adam Frilstad, 1 tackle; Casey Gohmann, 1.5 tackles; Jamison Tubridy, 1 tackle; Ace Meyer, 1 tackle; Noah Young, tackle-assist. The Eagles’ home opener is Friday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m., when they battle Maple Lake, while Kimball hits the road next Friday night for a showdown with Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa.