Big Plays Keep Dogs Unbeaten

Sat., Sept. 16, 2000

Border League

The Sandpoint Bulldogs used three big plays an 84-yard kickoff return, a 34-yard fumble return and a 73-yard option keeper - and solid defense to beat the Clarkston Bantams 26-7.

The game was 14 seconds old and Sandpoint led after Matt Reifsnyder returned the opening kickoff 84 yards.

The Bulldogs’ defense has scored touchdowns in the first three games to help Sandpoint start 3-0, 3-0.

The West Valley Eagles (0-2, 0-2) lost quarterback Justin Rouse to a broken arm late in a 34-13 loss to the Lake City Timberwolves (2-1, 2-1)… . Post Falls racked up three touchdowns in the fourth quarter as the Trojans (1-2, 1-2) claimed their first win of the season, 33-13 over the Colville Indians (0-2, 0-2). … Paul Ziegler set school records with 286 yards rushing and five touchdowns as the Coeur d’Alene Vikings (3-0, 2-0), pounded the Moscow Bears (1-2, 0-2) 41-7 for their best start since 1992.

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Big Plays Keep Dogs Unbeaten

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