Sultan had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 27-7 to the Interlake Saints. The last quarter was a mere formality, since the game's final score was reached by the end of the third quarter.
When it comes to explaining why Sultan lost, don't look at Hunter Ansell. Despite the final result, he rushed for 94 yards and one score. Ansell didn't just play on offense: he also forced one fumble and made three total tackles. Sultan also got a significant boost from Walker Ansell, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 94 yards.
Interlake's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Julian Hayes, who threw for 244 yards and four TDs on only 15 passes, and also rushed for 62 yards. The Saints' leading receiver Max Stephenson was Hayes' top target yet again, picking up 146 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Sultan wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 42-0 defeat against Granite Falls on the 12th. As for Interlake, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 14-7 loss against West Seattle on the 12th.
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