Assumption Wins Home Opener over Auburndale

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Wisconsin Rapids (OnFocus) – The Assumption Royals and Auburndale Eagles each scored three touchdowns, and it was the Royals’ efficiency on extra point conversions that proved to be the difference maker in Assumption’s 22-18 win over Auburndale.  Cade Statz scored from 3 yards out with 44 seconds left for the game-winning score for Assumption.

Auburndale took the lead in the first quarter with an 11 yard pass to Alex Wilfahrt.

Assumption took a 14-6 lead wiith second quarter touchdowns by Reed Duellman(3 yard run) and a Jack Klatt to Duellman 56 yard strike.

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Auburndale pulled to within two when Weber connected with Tim Schmitt for a 15 yard touchdow  with just over a minute left in the second quarter. The Eagles took the lead back in the  third quarter when Weber ran it in from 3 yards out, and their 18-14 lead held up until Statz scored the game-winner late in the ballgame.

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The Royals converted on each of their extra point conversion attempts. Mason Kubis was 2 of 2 on extra points, and Statz scored the two point conversion following his touchdown.

Assumption outgained Auburndale 332 to 242.

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