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In a highly anticipated conference game, DW Wolfpack football dropped its first game of the year to the Tri-Cities Prep (TCP) Jaguars last Friday. The defense was exceedingly tough, and if it weren't for two long pass plays by the Jaguars, the game could easily have gone in favor of the Wolfpack.

DW scored first with 9:23 left in the first quarter with a 28-yard touchdown pass from Monte Pettichord to Preston Hansen and a successful 2-point conversion. TCP answered 2 minutes later with a touchdown and 2-point conversion, which was facilitated by an acrobatic 50-yard pass reception a few

The Wolfpack defense did exceptionally well in the first period, with Jarod Hankins's sack and Preston Hansen's interception with two minutes in the quarter. DW struggled a bit at the line of scrimmage with three snaps going over the quarterback's head during one set of downs, reducing the potential for another score in the first quarter.

One minute into the second quarter, with TCP knocking at the door for another score, DW forced a fumble in the red zone and recovered it to stop their drive. The Wolfpack went on a six-minute drive before turning the ball over on downs. On the next TCP possession, the DW defense hit the TCP quarterback in mid-throw, and Kaylub Prather picked up the second interception of the night for the Wolfpack, running it back to the 26-yard line. Spencer Hansen scored the following touchdown with three minutes remaining in the half, and the 2-point conversion was made. With about 1 minute left in the half, TCP scored again but failed to make the conversion.

While there was no score in the third period, DW played solid football. Wolfpack Spencer Hansen got his second interception of the game on the 10-yard line, stopping another TCP scoring drive.

The fourth quarter started with a TCP touchdown with a long pass play and failed conversion. The following kickoff was an onside kick that TCP recovered. DW received a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty for a late, out-of-bounds hit on the next play. However, the Jaguars failed to capitalize on the good field position, and the Wolfpack marched down the field with a 50-yard quarterback sneak by Monte Pettichord.

Unfortunately, DW could not capitalize on the drive and turned the ball over on downs near the red zone. The last few minutes of the quarter were eaten up by a long drive by TCP, kept alive by a questionable pass interference call that kept the ball in the Jaguars' possession the rest of the game.

After its first loss, bringing them to 4:1, the Wolfpack can be proud of its performance in this game. With three interceptions, at least one sack, stopping the opposing team multiple times in the red zone and only allowing one of three points-after-touchdowns (PAT) show they offer a solid defense. The offense also pulled off many spectacular plays against a tough team, and it was an overall fun contest to watch.

1 2 3 4 Final

TC Prep 8 8 0 0 16

D/W 8 6 0 6 20