OUTLAWS SURVIVE GATORS IN WILD FINISH

Dierks 47, Foreman 46

The Dierks Outlaws pulled off a dramatic 47-46 victory over the Foreman Gators Friday night in 2A-3 conference play, holding off a furious rally in one of the most exciting games of Week 8.

Coach Paul Ernest’s Outlaws jumped out to a 14-0 lead early, capitalizing on a balanced offensive attack led by quarterback Tyson Turner and running back Wyatt Helms. Dierks’ offensive line paved the way for 400 total yards, while receivers Landon Cox and Reid Roberts combined for three touchdown grabs.

The Gators, led by Coach Ed Baker, stormed back behind running back Kaden Johnson, who rushed for 180 yards and four touchdowns. Foreman’s physical ground game closed the gap to 27-16 at halftime, then seized the momentum in the third quarter, taking a 32-27 lead on Johnson’s 40-yard burst up the middle.

In the fourth, Dierks answered with back-to-back scoring drives. Turner found Cox for a 25-yard touchdown before Helms powered in from the 3-yard line to regain the lead. Foreman struck again late, but a failed two-point conversion preserved Dierks’ one-point victory.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter
Dierks – Helms 7-yard run (kick good), Dierks 7-0
Dierks – Cox 28-yard pass from Turner (kick good), Dierks 14-0

2nd Quarter
Foreman – Johnson 12-yard run (2-pt failed), Dierks 14-6
Dierks – Turner 15-yard run (kick good), Dierks 21-6
Foreman – Johnson 38-yard run (kick good), Dierks 21-13
Dierks – Roberts 19-yard pass from Turner (kick failed), Dierks 27-13
Foreman – FG 33 yards, Dierks 27-16

3rd Quarter
Foreman – Johnson 40-yard run (2-pt good), Foreman 24-27
Foreman – Johnson 5-yard run (kick good), Foreman 32-27

4th Quarter
Dierks – Cox 25-yard pass from Turner (2-pt good), Dierks 35-32
Foreman – Johnson 15-yard run (kick good), Foreman 39-35
Dierks – Helms 3-yard run (kick good), Dierks 42-39
Foreman – Johnson 20-yard run (kick good), Foreman 46-42
Dierks – Roberts 30-yard pass from Turner (kick good), Dierks 47-46

Players Who Stood Out

• Tyson Turner, QB, Dierks – 3 passing TDs, 1 rushing TD

• Wyatt Helms, RB, Dierks – 2 rushing TDs, 110 yards

• Landon Cox, WR, Dierks – 2 TD receptions

• Kaden Johnson, RB, Foreman – 180 rushing yards, 4 TDs

• Reid Roberts, WR, Dierks – 2 receiving TDs