HOOD RIVER – Crook County took advantage of two fumble recoveries to build a 17-0 halftime lead Oct. 30 enroute to a 23-13 football win over visiting Hood River Valley on a cool, crisp night in Prineville.
The Cowboys (3-5) scored a touchdown on their opening drive and kicked a field goal on their second possession to take a 10-0 lead. Late in the second quarter, Hood River (6-4) had a first-and-goal at the 6-yard line but fumbled the ball away. HRV fumbled again on the first play of its next possession and the hosts scored two plays later to take their halftime lead.