Goldbugs now 7-2 after 39-15 win at Meeker

A long trip to Meeker last Friday brought the Alva Goldbugs a 39-15 victory and a lock-in for second place in the district. The Goldbugs now have a 7-2 season record and are 5-1 in the district. Alva will be hosting a football playoff game for the first time since 2017.

Alva scored on their first ball possession and led 7-0 at the end of the first quarter. By halftime, the Goldbugs had increased their lead to 25-7. At the end of the third quarter, Alva led 39-7. Starting toward the end of the third period, younger Goldbug players took over, and the Meeker Bulldogs were finally able to add one...