Football Recap: Columbia Raiders vs. Wellington Dukes
Columbia won the last time they faced Wellington, and things went their way on Friday too. The Columbia Raiders were the clear victor by a 33-7 margin over the Wellington Dukes. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Columbia got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jimmy Stofey out in front who rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Gage Maruna handled things on the ground, rushing for 80 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Johnnie Kinter and Landon Wright certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Kinter picked up 110 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Wright threw for 200 yards and a touchdown. Wellington is 2-1 when Kinter posts 80 or more receiving yards, but 0-4 otherwise.
The victory made it two in a row for Columbia and bumps their season record up to 5-2. As for Wellington, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Columbia will venture away from home to square off against Clearview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Clearview will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Columbia surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wellington, they will welcome Oberlin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Oberlin is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Wellington will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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