In front of a crowd full of open umbrellas and wet fans, Utica came into Fredericktown and earned its first win of the season, 18-15.

After a scoreless first quarter by both teams, Fredericktown opened up the second quarter with a touchdown followed directly by a touchdown from Utica, leaving the score knotted at the break.

The second half got started with Utica quarterback Hayden Piper scoring two rushing touchdowns. Freddies quarterback Blake Sipes answered with a touchdown to keep the game close.

A Utica interception sealed the game late.

Piper rushed for 3 touchdowns and had one interception. 

Sipes finished the game 9-of-21 for 89 yards throwing, but also ran for 171 yards and two touchdowns.

Both teams head into week 4 with a 1-2 record.

When asked about his team's overall performance Utica’s Head Coach Charles Rowley described his team with profound pride.

“We played gritty, physical, and tough," he said. "That is us as a team and that is what we showed tonight.”