ROSEMOUNT, Minn. -- The Farmington Tigers football team bounced back from last week's loss to defeat the Rosemount Irish 21-14 on Friday night, spoiling the Irish's homecoming celebration. With the win, Farmington improved to 3-2 on the season, while Rosemount fell to 1-4.

RECAP

The Tigers wasted no time making an impact, with Austin Raveling recovering a blocked punt in the endzone for a touchdown early in the first quarter, putting Farmington ahead 7-0. The momentum continued on Farmington's next possession when Brock Wyandt broke free for a 17-yard touchdown run, giving the Tigers a 14-0 lead after Ethan Giesler's successful extra point.

Rosemount fought back late in the first quarter, as quarterback G. Caswell connected with K. Johnson for a 45-yard touchdown pass, narrowing the gap to 14-7. The Irish then tied the game early in the second quarter with a 34-yard touchdown run by Caswell.

Before halftime, Farmington reclaimed the lead when quarterback Jonah Ask found Cole Wilcek for a 17-yard touchdown pass. Giesler's extra point made it 21-14, and that score would hold through a defensive battle in the second half.

Farmington's defense stepped up in the second half, keeping Rosemount off the scoreboard. With Rosemount threatening in the second half, the Tiger defense forced an Irish turnover on the Tigers' 3 yardline. The Farmington offense controlled the game, including possession of the ball most of the 4th quarter, with a steady rushing attack led by Wyandt, Layne Johnson, and Ask. 

Despite a few late pushes by Rosemount, the Tigers' defense remained solid, securing the 21-14 victory.

TOP TIGERS

• Jonah Ask completed 11 of 16 passes for 104 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown pass to Cole Wilcek.
• Brock Wyandt led the rushing attack with 72 yards on 7 carries, including a 17-yard touchdown. He also caught 5 passes for 35 yards.
• Cole Wilcek had 2 receptions for 27 yards, including a crucial touchdown that gave the Tigers the lead before halftime.
• Austin Raveling contributed with a blocked punt recovery for a touchdown, giving Farmington an early lead.
• Chis Rehak and Danny Sather lead the defense with 8 tackles each.

UP NEXT
The Tigers will look to continue their winning ways next Friday night as they travel to Eagan High School to take on the 3-2 Wildcats for a 7:00 pm game. Eagan is coming off a 36-33 loss to the undefeated Lakeville North Panthers.

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