Preview: Enumclaw Hornets vs. Anacortes Seahawks
Enumclaw has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Anacortes Seahawks at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Enumclaw knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past ten matches -- so hopefully Anacortes likes a good challenge.
With a playoff game on the line, Enumclaw rose to the challenge on Friday. They walked away with a 41-30 victory over the Pirates. Enumclaw's win was all the more impressive since Highline was averaging only 11.42 points allowed on the season.
Tristan Donovan was the offensive standout of the match as he rushed for 158 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.3 yards per carry. Donovan was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 59 yards. Another player making a difference was Gunnar Trachte, who rushed for 13 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Anacortes put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 42-0 win over Orting at home. Anacortes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight matches by 20 points or more this season.
Enumclaw has yet to lose a matchup at home this season, leaving them with a 12-0 record. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.1 points per game. As for Anacortes, their victory bumped their record up to 11-0.
