GREEN RIVER, Wyo. — Lander built a commanding lead before halftime and held off Green River in the second half for a 28-9 victory Friday night.

Both teams were scoreless through the first quarter, with the Wolves recovering a fumble to halt Lander’s opening drive. The Tigers broke through in the second quarter when quarterback Paxon Hollingshead connected with Cody West for a touchdown at the 8:13 mark.

Hollingshead later found Caleb Andrews for another score with three minutes left in the half following an interception of Green River quarterback Max Hintz. Lander extended its lead to 21-0 with 48 seconds left before halftime on a 1-yard run by Brayden Baker, who finished the first half with 120 yards on 11 carries.

Green River got on the board before the break with two quick completion

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