Football Preview: Omak Pioneers vs. Cascade Kodiaks
The Omak Pioneers will venture away from home to square off against the Cascade Kodiaks at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Omak is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Omak is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They breezed by Chelan at home to the tune of 56-22 on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Pioneers, who have now won three matchups by 26 points or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, after only 12 points in their last match, Cascade made sure to put some points up on the board against Medical Lake on Friday. Cascade simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Medical Lake 42-14 on the road. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 42-0.
Will Biebesheimer was his usual excellent self, rushing for 103 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, while also throwing for 159 yards and a touchdown while completing 75% of his passes. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 53 yards. Artie Northrup was in the mix as well, providing Cascade with two touchdowns.
Omak's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Cascade, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Everything came up roses for Omak against Cascade in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 53-12 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Omak since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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