A character building win for the Dryden Eagles High School Football team Friday.
The Eagles celebrated their home opener with a dramatic 28-20 come from behind victory against the Churchill Bulldogs.
Dryden was behind 14-0 and 20-12 in the second half when Dryden mounted a furious comeback.
Shalom Powell started things with an 84 yard touchdown run.
Dean Iwanyk answered with a beautiful 66 yard throw and catch to Carter McKinstry for another major.
Powell had another 25 yard touchdown scamper and Carter Gustafson scored the winning major from 1 yard out, his first career touchdown.
McKinstry was able to convert an unexpected two point conversion for the eight point lead.
He iced the game and an amazing second half with an interception to end the game.
Shalom Powell finished the game with 9 carries for 204 yards, two touchdowns and the two point conversion.
On the defensive side of the ball, Ethan Marion stepped up at linebacker, recording 6 tackles and Jayce Douglas and Cale Wright matched that.
Dryden’s defence wore down an undermanned Churchill team with some punishing hits and physical play.
The Eagles improve to 2-0.
They will play Beaver Brae September 23 at home in the annual Homecoming game.
Kenora, off a 37-8 loss to a very strong Kildonan East team, looks to be an aggressive opponent with a potent aerial attack and a swarming defence.
