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Albany, a traditional state power, was led by senior running back Ben Douvier, who rushed for 169 yards and three touchdowns and also caught a 57-yard touchdown pass.

In the first half, Paynesville (0-3) was held to 60 yards on 17 plays, punting five times, while Albany ran 38 plays for 213 yards, scoring touchdowns on three out of five possessions.

Leading 21-0 at halftime, Albany scored on two big plays in the third quarter. On their second play of the half, Douvier scored on a 38-yard run. On their next possession, they scored again on the second play, this time a 57-yard catch by Douvier.

The Bulldogs drove deep into Huskies' territory on their next possession, but an interception in the end zone ended that drive.

The Bulldogs scored touchdowns on their first two plays of the fourth quarter.

Albany snapped the ball over their punter's head during their first possession of the quarter, giving the ball back to the Dogs deep in their territory. Junior Aaron Bachman scored on the next play for Paynesville, running into the end zone from four yards out.

Albany fumbled again on their next possession, and the Dogs capitalized again on their next play, as junior Sean Glenz hit junior Aaron Braun with a 39-yard pass on a flanker reverse pass play.

Albany (2-1) fumbled again on their next possession, but Paynesville fumbled it right back to Albany, who proceeded to score again to make the final score 42-13.

This week, the Dogs will begin their conference slate in the West Central Conference South when they play at Lac Qui Parle Valley on Friday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m.

Paynesville--	0	0	0	13	-- 13
Albany--	15	6	14	7	-- 42

Scoring Summary
First Quarter
Alb-Rick Hendrickson 1 run (Tom Hanson pass from Bryce Rushmeyer);
Alb-Ryan Mareck 3 run (Eric Harlander kick);
Second Quarter
Alb-Ben Douvier 8 run (kick failed);
Third Quarter
Alb-Douvier 38 run (Harlander kick);
Alb-Douvier 57 pass from Harlander (Harlander kick);
Fourth Quarter
Pay-Aaron Bachman 4 run (Justin Butkofski kick);
Pay-Aaron Braun 39 pass from Sean Glenz (kick failed);
Alb-Douvier 16 run (Harlander kick).

Individual Statistics
Rushing (attempts-yards-TDs): Mike Mueller 9-56; Aaron Bachman 11-45-1; Matt Hansen 15-36; Oliver Johnson 2-7; Keith Klein 1-4; Steve Gerding 2-1; Jamie Paul 6-(-8);
Passing (completions-attempts-yards-TDs): Jamie Paul 1-5-13; Sean Glenz 1-1-39-1; Alex Naujokas 0-1-0;
Receiving (receptions-yards-TDs): Aaron Braun 1-39-1; Mueller 1-13.