Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
It was a picture-perfect evening for the Upton-Sundance Patriots home opener and Homecoming game against the Wheatland Bulldogs on Friday night at Croell Field. As the game began, both teams showcased their defense, and by the end of the first quarter, the scoreboard remained 0-0.
The second quarter followed a similar pattern, with defenses holding firm until the final two minutes as the Wheatland Bulldogs began to make a push toward the goal line. Facing a first and goal, the Bulldogs broke through, into the endzone, taking a 6-0 lead.
Opting for a two-point conversion, Wheatland extended the...