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The MUCC Comets football team took an early lead over the LP Miller Bears by returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown on October 3 in Melfort.

The Bears gave up a safety on their first possession and Melfort quickly added another touchdown. After the Bears went two and out the Comets scored again and led 23-0 just four minutes into the game.

After the Comets scored again some younger players started logging time on the field.

The score was 44-0 at halftime.

The Bears scored their first points of the game at the very end of the third quarter. The conversion missed leaving them trailing 47-6.

They added another touchdown late in the fourth quarter. This time the two-point conversion was good, cutting Melforts lead to 47-14.

With only 23 seconds remaining in the game the Bears scored again.

This time the two-point conversion missed and the game ended at 47-20.

The Comets have a bye next week but are preparing for a rematch with the Humboldt Mohawks in Melfort on October 17.

Originally posted here:

Comets beat Bears 47-20 on football field