Football Recap: Wilbur-Creston-Keller Starts Season with Win Against Mary Walker

By Team Reports Sep 8, 2024, 10:37am

Football Recap: Wilbur-Creston-Keller Wildcats vs. Mary Walker Chargers

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Wilbur-Creston-Keller had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Mary Walker Chargers 80-20 on the road. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Leading Wilbur-Creston-Keller to victory were Kallen Maioho and Preston Michel. Maioho gained 337 total yards and four touchdowns, while Michel gained 336 total yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. Another rusher making a difference was Devin Aubertin, who rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.

Aubertin wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Wilbur-Creston-Keller was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 325 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 187 rushing yards in 14 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wilbur-Creston-Keller will host St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wilbur-Creston-Keller will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Mary Walker, they will welcome Curlew at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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