Watonga had lost 19 straight headed into Friday's game, but Kelan Estep didn't let it get to 19. The Watonga Eagles blew past the Merritt Oilers 28-6 on Friday thanks in part to Estep, who rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 80 yards and a touchdown. Those 136 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Watonga wouldn't let Merritt keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Watonga can thank Ayden Perez and Dayson Cash for forcing all of them. Cash has been hot for a while, having also posted six or more total tackles the last 14 times he's played.
Watonga was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Watonga's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Merritt, their defeat was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-9.
As of now, neither Watonga nor Merritt have any future games scheduled.
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