Spencer, Ia (Northwest Iowa Now) – Spencer played host to Fort Dodge in Class 4A District 1 play.

Both team’s quarterbacks were all over the scoreboard in the first half. Dylan Timmer and Tru McBride each traded Touchdown runs. Timmer had one from 3 yards away and another from 43 while McBride powered for a 2-yard Touchdown run and a 43-yard Touchdown dash.

With Spencer leading 14-13 late in the 2nd quarter, McBride connected with Dalton Eckley on a 48-yard pass to set up the Dodgers 1st and goal from the Tiger 1 yard line. McBride finished off the drive with his 3rd Touchdown run, giving Fort Dodge a 19-14 lead going into the half.

The two teams traded sloppy drives to begin the 3rd quarter, until Fort Dodge’s Dreshaun Ross rumbled through multiple Spencer tackles to score on a 69-yard Touchdown run, extending the Dodgers lead to 12 after the extra point.

Spencer did get the score back within 5 after Dylan Timmer scored on a 3-yard Touchdown run to cap off a 10-play drive. Ross came back on the next drive with a 51-yard Touchdown run, breaking through several Spencer tacklers on his way to the endzone.

The Tigers would get back within 1 score again after a Kamden Young Touchdown run, but Dreshaun Ross scored on, yet another big Touchdown run, this time for 80 yards, to really put the nail in Spencer’s Coffin as the Dodgers went up 40-28.

Fort Dodge would add some insurance to their lead after forcing a turnover on downs when Tru McBride converted a 4th down and 1 by hitting Zak Jorgensen on a 45-yard Touchdown Pass.

Fort Dodge’s 47-28 win improves them to 5-1 on the year and 1-1 in Class 4A District 1 play.

Spencer drops their 4th straight and will go to 1-5 on the year and 0-2 in the district.

Dreshaun Ross had 11 carries on the night for 231 yards and 3 Touchdowns. Tru McBride had 47 yards on the ground with 3 Touchdowns and completed 11 of his 14 passes for 159 yards and a Touchdown.

Spencer was led in rushing by Dylan Timmer who carried the ball 19 times for 163 yards and 3 Touchdowns while completing 7 of his 14 passes for 73 yards and an interception.

Next up for Fort Dodge is a road trip to Storm Lake while Spencer hosts West of Sioux City for Homecoming.