FLORENCE — Florence scored on its first offensive play of the game, and it was that kind of night for the Falcons, who kicked off the Class B football state playoffs Friday with a 49-0 win over Conrad.

The Falcons led 35-0 at halftime behind a big-play offense and stingy defense. Brody Duchien threw three touchdown passes in the first half and ran in another score.

WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS: Florence shuts out Conrad and advances to quarterfinal round with 49-0 victory

Chase Wagner and Tash Murray both had TD catches, and Mattix Chase had a 90-yard touchdown run.

Defensively, the Falcons forced and recovered a fumble and Wagner had an interception.

Florence (6-3), the No. 1 seed out of the West, advances to the quarterfinal round where it will play either Three Forks or Baker. The Wolves

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