Football Recap: Cayuga Wildcats vs. Itasca Wampus Cats
Cayuga's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Itasca Wampus Cats 42-22. The high-scoring effort was just what the Wildcats needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Gunner Douglas had a dynamite game for Cayuga, rushing for 200 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.5 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Douglas a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Kase Dickson, who rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Cayuga was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 391 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Itasca only rushed for 177.
Cayuga's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Dominic Johnson and Harris Reynolds.
Itasca's loss came despite strong showings from Buddy Jackson and Heath Mays. Jackson rushed for 61 yards and two touchdowns, while Mays rushed for 116 yards on only 15 carries.
Cayuga's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Itasca, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cayuga will host Italy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Itasca, they will square off against Hico at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hico will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Itasca surely won't give up without a fight.
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