Coupeville Sports

Mitch Pelroy

Second game, not as great as the first one.

After opening with a big win, the Montana Western football squad headed to Cheney Saturday with high hopes. Then those hopes got deflated.

Playing against a NCAA Division 1 school in host Eastern Washington, the NAIA Bulldogs got pounded, falling 41-9 to even their record at 1-1 on the young season.

One bright spot for Montana Western was the continued strong play of former Coupeville High School star Mitch Pelroy, who collected three tackles from his defensive back position.

The Bulldog sophomore now has seven tackles (five solo, two assists), while also topping his squad by averaging 23.5 yards per kickoff return (2 for 47 yards).

The trip to Cheney was the only time this season Pelroy and his teammates will play in Washington state.

Eastern Washington (2-0), which faces the University of Washington next Saturday, was not very welcoming, however.

Eagle quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. led the rout, completing 27 of 30 passes for 360 yards and five touchdowns.