Wolf Pack Tops the Wildcats

by Jayden Wassmuth -- CCHS journalism student On Saturday UNR Football took on Division II school Weber State. It was an ugly game for the Pack with countless penalties and turnovers on both sides, but UNR came out with the win, 19-13 over the Wildcats. The first quarter started slow, with multiple penalties and turnovers. Star kicker Brandon Talton kicked a 36-yard field goal for the only score of the first Quarter. During the second quarter the Wildcats come out hot, scoring ten unanswered points with a field goal, and a passing touchdown. During the remainder of the first half, UNR would drive down twice only to kick two field goals by Talton, making the halftime score 10-9 with Weber State on top. The third quarter started with Jaxson Kincaid rushing 33 yards for the Wolfpack’s first, and only touchdown of the game. At the end of the first quarter Weber State made a field goal bringing the score going into the fourth 16-13 with Nevada back on top. The fourth was an tense defensive battle almost completely scoreless except for the Brandon Talton field goal with five minutes to go. UNR’s defense was able to stop the Wildcats and the Wolf Pack hung on for the win over Weber State 19-13 bringing their record to 2-1.     Read more local news – return to the home page at www.thefallonpost.org/ Support your local news source, make a contribution today. www.thefallonpost.org/support-our-work/ Never miss a local public meeting – sign up for the Friday email and get stories delivered straight to your inbox. www.thefallonpost.org/sign-up