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The second time was the charm for the Muskie football team.
Fort High was able to pull away in the second half as they cruised to a 50-25 romp over the Neelin Spartans in Winnipeg High School Football League action last Thursday afternoon in Winnipeg.
It was the first win of the season for the Muskies, who improved to 1-1 in the six-team Currie Division (‘A’) after dropping the season-opener by a 29-7 count to the Springfield Collegiate Sabres back on Sept. 13.
The Muskies also were listed as the home team for Thursday’s contest, but it actually was played at a neutral field in Winnipeg as both Fort High and Neelin (Brandon) have lengthy travel times.
Led by quarterback Brady Meeks, the Muskies scored 44 straight points to pull out the win.
The Spartans (0-2) held a significant amount of momentum throughout the first 18 minutes of play, leading 18-6 thanks in large part to versatile running back/linebacker Levi Kanski, who finished the game with 154 yards and two scores on just five carries.
However, he left the game at halftime due to injury and his departure likely played a role in the final score.
On the other side, Meeks turned on the jets and had multiple runs that went for big yardage toward the end of the first half, including a 70-yard touchdown as the Muskies took a 19-18 lead into halftime.
The Fort Frances pivot was even more dangerous in the second half as his team outscored Neelin 31-7, with Meeks ending the night with 120 yards rushing on just four carries as well as 133 yards through the air and four touchdowns.
The Muskies’ resume action this Friday (Sept. 27) when they welcome the Churchill Bulldogs (0-1) at 3 p.m. at Fort High for their home-opener.
Fort High’s annual “homecoming game” then will follow at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4 when they host the Tec Voc Hornets (1-0).
