Football Recap: Ocosta Wildcats vs. Evergreen Lutheran Eagles
Ocosta's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They blew past the Evergreen Lutheran Eagles 68-18. That looming 68-18 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wildcats yet this season.
Ronin Rutzer continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 205 yards and five touchdowns on only 12 carries, while also picking up 54 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Those 205 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Kayden Turner was another key player, throwing for 190 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Ocosta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 305 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 152 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
Ocosta didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Benjamin Tackett led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Ocosta's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-3. As for Evergreen Lutheran, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Ocosta does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Evergreen Lutheran, they will host Clallam Bay at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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