Looming probation didn’t distract the Chadron State football team just three days after the NCAA announced the Eagles would have to vacate 15 wins.
Chadron State defeated Fort Lewis College 34-10 on Saturday in Chadron, Neb.
The Eagles outgained FLC 476-316 and averaged 7.1 yards per play compared to the Skyhawks’ 3.85.
FLC (4-6, 3-5 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) held a seven minute edge in time of possession but threw three interceptions.
The Skyhawks scored their only touchdown of the day in the second quarter on a 70 yard fumble return by Joey Alvarez after a Ryan Ross sack to cut the Chadron State lead to one score.
Chadron (8-2, 7-1 RMAC) ripped off 17 unanswered points after that to cement its lead and seal the victory.
Three different quarterbacks threw passes for the Skyhawks.
Max Baiz went 7-of-14 for 110 yards, Jordan Doyle 9-of-12 for 89 yards and Trevor Bonifasi 5-of-11 for 29 yards.
Baiz threw one interception, and Doyle tossed two.
Amery Duncan led FLC with 55 yards rushing.
Chadron State quarterback Jonn McLain completed 20-of-25 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns while also running for 39 yards and a one more touchdown.
The Skyhawks play their final game of the regular season and will celebrate senior day at noon Saturday against Black Hills State at Ray Dennison Memorial Field.
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Western State scores upset of Mesa
GUNNISON – Western State got off to a quick start and rolled past Colorado Mesa 31-7 on Saturday.
The Mountaineers (2-5, 2-7 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) scored 17 points in the first quarter, and running back Austin Ekeler ran for 134 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
The Mavericks (5-5, 4-4 RMAC) lost four fumbles, and quarterback Aric Kaiser threw three interceptions against one touchdown in the loss.
CSU-Pueblo 47, N.M. Highlands 21
LAS VEGAS, N.M. – Paul Browning had 172 receiving yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 3 CSU-Pueblo.
Chris Bonner threw for four touchdowns for the ThunderWolves (10-0, 8-0 RMAC).
Emmanuel Lewis threw for 361 yards and two scores for the Cowboys (2-8, 1-7 RMAC).
Colorado Mines 45, Adams State 10
ALAMOSA – Colorado Mines scored 45 unanswered points to top Adams State.
Justin Dvorak threw for three first-half touchdowns for the Orediggers (7-3, 6-2 RMAC). Durango High School alumnus Avery Llewellyn added a 50-yard field goal for Mines.
The Grizzlies lost their second consecutive game to drop to 6-4 and 4-4 in the RMAC.
Western N.M. 38, Black Hills State 14
SPEARFISH, S.D. – Abe Macias scored twice to lead Western New Mexico (3-6, 3-5 RMAC) over Black Hills State (1-6, 1-8 RMAC).
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