Football Preview: Okanogan Bulldogs vs. Manson Trojans
Okanogan has gone 5-0 against Manson recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Okanogan Bulldogs will square off against the Manson Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Okanogan is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Last Friday, Okanogan humbled Brewster with a 58-7 victory. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Okanogan's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carter Kuchenbuch, who rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 46 yards and two touchdowns. Kuchenbuch was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 55 yards. Another rusher making a difference was Tanner Grooms, who rushed for 50 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Okanogan was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 282 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 231 rushing yards in 20 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Manson never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past Tonasket, posting a 28-0 victory at home. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Trojans have posted since October 6, 2023.
Jaxon Teague was his usual excellent self, rushing for 130 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.2 yards per carry.
Okanogan pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Manson, their record is now 2-5.
Everything came up roses for Okanogan against Manson when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 49-0 win. Does Okanogan have another victory up their sleeve, or will Manson turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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