The Bulldog Defense came out strong as they forced the warriors to a three and out. #4 Jonathan White came out looking explosive as he picked up 44 yards on the ground in just his first four touches. #23 Bryson Kerby capped off the drive with a touchdown scoring the game's first points. McPherson now leads 7-0. Following another three-and-out by the warrior offense, #20 Tristan Szabo led the offense down the field and, in just nine plays, threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to #13 Aidan Frieson, expanding their lead 14-0. Both sides of the ball seemed to be clicking as the defense held the warrior offense to -3 yards in the first quarter and the offense took advantage of scoring on their only two drives of the first.