Thunder Football Downs Minnesota West 16-13

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College #FDLTCC Thunder football picked up their first win of the season this afternoon, defeating Minnesota West Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Esko 16-13. Receiver Damon Barnes caught (and ran) a 95 yard touchdown pass and defensive back Jamie Fore returned a fumble 83 yards for a touchdown to lead the Thunder, who picked up a game sealing safety late in the 4th quarter to go up by 3.  Barnes finished with 5 catches and 132 yards in the game, and Fore also finished with 4 tackles and picked off a pass on the final play of the game.

The swarming Thunder defense was credited with 10.5 quarterback sacks, giving them a two-game season total of 18 already.

The Thunder are off next week, then head north to Vermillion Community College in Ely on Thursday, September 11 for a 1 pm start. September 20th they head to Brainerd to play Central Lakes, then return to Esko for a home game September 27 vs. Itasca Community College

Running back Josh Bender of Ashland made is FDLTCC Thunder football debut Saturday

Damon Barnes catches a Travis Brown pass over the head of Minnesota West's Donovan Jackson on his 95 yard catch and run touchdown.

Defensive back Jamie Fore returns a fumble 83 yards for a Thunder touchdown!

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