Football Recap: Orting Comes Up Short

Orting entered their matchup against Franklin Pierce on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Orting Cardinals were beaten by the Franklin Pierce Cardinals 36-8. The loss was Orting's first of the season.

Zach Gemar threw for 110 yards on only nine passes, and also rushed for 36 yards. Carson McCall was his top target, picking up 73 receiving yards, while also rushing for 44 yards. On the ground, Chase Brouhard rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown.

Franklin Pierce's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bryson Allen led the charge by rushing for 152 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.5 yards per carry. Another rusher making a difference was Junior Teregeyo, who gained 191 total yards and a touchdown.

Orting's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-1. As for Franklin Pierce, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.

Orting will square off against Steilacoom at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Steilacoom's defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so Orting's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Franklin Pierce, they will welcome Eatonville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin Pierce knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Eatonville likes a good challenge.

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