By Josh Lynnes
FARGO, ND – The Fargo Davies Eagles (6-1) defeated the Shanley Deacons (4-3) 42-27 Friday night.
The Eagles were led by senior running back Austin Harmsen’s 26 carries for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Junior wide receiver John Gores led the Deacons with 9 receptions for 220 yards and 2 touchdowns.
With the win Fargo Davies earns the #2 seed and will play Friday October 30th against an opponent to be determined.
Shanley takes the #4 seed also awaits an opponent to be determined for a playoff game Friday October 30th.
Scoring Plays:
1st Half
DAVIES 7 SHANLEY 0 – Reid Hartness rushes for a 1-yard touchdown with 4:10 remaining in the first quarter. Ryder Schmidt kick is good.
DAVIES 14 SHANLEY 0 – Austin Harmsen rushes for a 2-yard touchdown with 3:32 remaining in the second quarter. Schmidt kick is good.
DAVIES 21 SHANLEY 0 – Truman Werremeyer rushes for a 1-yard touchdown with :40 remaining in the second quarter. Schmidt kick is good.
2nd Half
DAVIES 21 SHANLEY 7 – Cooper Mathern completes a 10-yard pass to Carson Dean for a touchdown with 7:44 remaining in the third quarter. Emmet Kenney kick is good.
DAVIES 28 SHANLEY 7 – Harmsen rushes for a 3-yard touchdown with 7:02 remaining in the second quarter. Schmidt kick is good.
DAVIES 28 SHANLEY 14 – Cooper Mathern completes a 68-yard pass to John Gores for a touchdown with 6:40 remaining in the third quarter. Kenney kick is good.
DAVIES 28 SHANLEY 21 – Mathern completes a 11-yard pass to Gores for a touchdown with 2:07 remaining in the third quarter. Kenney kick is good.
DAVIES 35 SHANLEY 21 – Colten Alme rushes for a 21-yard touchdown with 9:08 remaining in the fourth quarter. Schmidt kick is good.
DAVIES 42 SHANLEY 21 – Werremeyer rushes for a 15-yard touchdown with :49 remaining in the second quarter. Schmidt kick is good.
DAVIES 42 SHANLEY 27 – Mathern completes a 16-yard pass to Carter Kochmann for a touchdown with 0:00 remaining in the fourth quarter.
