The Thunderbirds Converted a Two-Point Try in Overtime, Ending the Broncs’ State-Record 40-Game

The Thunderbirds converted a two-point try in overtime, ending the Broncs’ state-record 40-game home win streak.

The showdown saw early momentum build when Bryce Mowry completed a 53-yard pass to Riley Friday, moving the ball from the Sheridan 16-yard line to the East 31-yard line. Mowry followed with a 19-yard pass to Brayden Brutlag, setting up a 12-yard touchdown pass to Brutlag that put Sheridan ahead 7-0. Jase Pearson later intercepted Mowry before the first quarter ended.

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Defensive plays defined much of the middle quarters. Logan Rager intercepted Trace Eldridge in the second quarter on a play originally ruled incomplete. Liam Weber then missed a 27-yard field goal attempt, and Blake Nuse missed a 30-yard field goal before halftime. In the third quarter, Eldridge intercepted Torrey Phillips.

The game shifted in the fourth quarter when Eldridge broke away for a 73-yard touchdown run, tying the score at 7-7 and forcing overtime. In the extra period, Mowry connected with Weber for a 10-yard touchdown pass to give Sheridan a 14-7 lead.

Eldridge answered with a 1-yard touchdown run for East, bringing the score to 14-13. Eldridge then passed to Cooper Hassler for the successful two-point conversion, sealing the 15-14 victory.

Sheridan Broncs vs Cheyenne East

Quarter / Period	Team	Scoring Play	Score
First Quarter	Sheridan	Bryce Mowry 12-yard TD pass to Brayden Brutlag	Sher 7, East 0
Fourth Quarter	Cheyenne East	Trace Eldridge 73-yard TD run	Sher 7, East 7
Overtime	Sheridan	Bryce Mowry 10-yard TD pass to Liam Weber	Sher 14, East 7
Overtime	Cheyenne East	Trace Eldridge 1-yard TD run	Sher 14, East 13
Overtime	Cheyenne East	Trace Eldridge pass to Cooper Hassler (2-pt conversion)	East 15, Sher 14