Game Details - Football

Tthe Mountain Crest Mustangs secured a hard-fought 38-27 victory against the Bear River Bears. The Bears set the tone early in the game with a 35-yard touchdown pass from Owen Olsen to Eli Braegger, although the extra point attempt was unsuccessful. However, the Mustangs came roaring back, scoring three touchdowns in the second quarter to take control of the game. Thatcher Phelps powered in with an 8-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a spectacular 57-yard touchdown pass from Casey Crofts to Dax Benson. The second quarter's scoring frenzy continued with Phelps catching a 19-yard pass from Crofts. The Mustangs maintained their lead in the third quarter, with Phelps adding another 8-yard rushing touchdown. The Bears responded with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Olsen to Jace Roberts, but the two-point conversion failed. In the final quarter, the Mustangs extended their lead with a 32-yard field goal from Jaren Jessup. The Bears made a late surge with two touchdowns - a 32-yard pass from Olsen to Roberts and a 28-yard pass from Olsen to Talon Marble - but it wasn't enough to overcome the Mustangs' determined performance. Mountain Crest's win improved their record to 5-3 for the season.