CASPER, Wyo. — Third-ranked Natrona County used a pair of first-half interceptions and a steady ground game to pull away from Rock Springs, earning a 28-6 victory Friday night in 4A football action.
The Mustangs (2-0) jumped ahead midway through the first quarter when they intercepted a Tigers pass and returned it for a touchdown with 5:31 left, taking a 7-0 lead after the extra point. Rock Springs answered quickly as Cason Cahill broke free for a rushing touchdown, but the point-after attempt was no good, leaving the Tigers trailing 7-6.
Natrona’s defense struck again in the second quarter, picking off Rock Springs with 10:27 remaining. That takeaway set up a touchdown pass that extended the lead to 14-6. The Mustangs found the end zone again with five minutes left in the half, buildin