The Olney Cubs defeated the Chico Dragons 37-24 on Friday, Oct. 23, at Cub Stadium in Olney. Olney led 30-0 at halftime and improved to 2-6 on the season. Running back Kyle Stewart opened the scoring with a 4-yard touchdown run, and quarterback Tucker Cortinez threw a 36-yard touchdown pass to Dom Collins.
Chico outscored Olney 24-7 in the second half. The Dragons cut the deficit to 37-24 with 1:56 left and reached Olney's 9-yard line in the final minute. The Cubs' defense then forced four straight incompletions to end the game. Olney also recovered three onside kicks in the first half.
Olney finished with 373 total yards and 21 first downs, compared with 317 yards and 14 first downs for Chico. Stewart rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. Tucker Cortinez completed 15 of 22 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns. The Cubs play at home against the Tioga Bulldogs on Friday, Oct. 30.