Football Recap: Molalla Falls to Woodburn in First Game of Season

By Team Reports Sep 8, 2024, 2:23pm

Football Recap: Molalla Indians vs. Woodburn Bulldogs

Molalla couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 52-21 loss at the hands of the Woodburn Bulldogs on Saturday. The defeat continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now lost five in a row.

Cruz Veliz had a dynamite game for Woodburn, rushing for 132 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 205 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. Another player making a difference was Braden Schinder, who rushed for 32 yards and two touchdowns.

Woodburn's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.

Molalla will host Sweet Home at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Woodburn, they will face off against Junction City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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