Colome football team fought hard in the semifinal game of the state football playoffs Friday night. The Cowboys, the defending Class 9B champions, were defeated by Sully Buttes 36-20.
The game was tied 20-20 at halftime.
The Cowboys came out strong in the first quarter as Chase Dufek scored the first touchdown on a 65 yard run. The two point conversion failed and Colome had the lead 6-0.
However, Sully Buttes came right back scored on a 70 yard run by Devan Kleven and were successful in the two point conversion and Sully Buttes had the lead 8-6.
Colome retook the lead on a Dufek 85 yard kickoff return.
As the teams traded touchdowns, Sully Buttes scored again and led 14-12.
A Jackson Kinzer 18 yard run gave the Cowboys the lead 20-14.
Sully Buttes scored to tie the game at the half.
Sully Buttes scored two touchdowns in the second half for the victory.
Dufek had 11 carries for 116 yards. Layton Thieman was 6-12 in passing for 115 yards. Kolton Salonen had 3 catches for 61 yards.
Colome coach Ben Connot said Sully Buttes made some adjustments in the second half that helped them.
“We were able to control the line of scrimmage for most of the game. We were able to run the ball effectively and it opened up our passing game,” said Connot.
Colome ended its season with a 9-2 record. He said he was proud of the Cowboys season.
“We had some high goals and overall, I’m happy about the season,” he said.
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