North Creek's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They strolled past the Highline Pirates with points to spare, taking the game 46-28. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Jaguars considering their ten-point performance the matchup before.
North Creek's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaeden Weaver, who picked up 131 receiving yards and three scores. Those three receiving touchdowns gave Weaver a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Payne, who rushed for 158 yards and one touchdown.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something North Creek proved: they limited Highline to a paltry -0.1 yards per carry. The Jaguars didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 5.7.
North Creek's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Highline, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Creek will challenge Juanita at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Jaguars will be up against the Ravens' rather soft defense (which has allowed 28.8 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Highline, they will face off against Lake Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Kangaroos' defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so the Pirates' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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