The Neah Bay Red Devils will venture away from home to face off against the Lummi Blackhawks at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Neah Bay has given up an average of 27 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Neah Bay blew Darrington out of the water the last time the pair played, but last Friday Darrington got their revenge. The Red Devils fell just short of the Loggers by a score of 38-36.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Jontae Akin, who rushed for 180 yards and four touchdowns on only ten carries. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making five total tackles and defending one pass. Another player making a difference was Caleb Cummins, who rushed for 110 yards and one score on only eight carries.
Even if they lost, Neah Bay's defensive line still kept up the pressure with nine sacks. Darrington's QB won't forget Eugene Ray anytime soon given he sacked him five times.
Meanwhile, Lummi never let their opponents score on Friday. They claimed a resounding 48-0 win over Muckleshoot Tribal. The Blackhawks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Lummi and bumps their season record up to 3-2. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 14 points in those games. As for Neah Bay, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 2-2.
Everything came up roses for Neah Bay against Lummi in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 44-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Red Devils 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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