North Park had to endure a ten-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They breezed by the Weldon Valley Warriors at home to the tune of 41-8 on Saturday. The Wildcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Gavin Pittington continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 262 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.7 yards per carry, and also catching a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 61 yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, North Park was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 399 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
North Park didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Curtis Hopkins.
North Park's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Weldon Valley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Park will stay at home for another week and welcome Hi-Plains at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. North Park is facing Hi-Plains at the right time seeing as Hi-Plains is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Weldon Valley, they will take on Flagler at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Weldon Valley will also cruise into their next matchup with the timing on their side: Flagler will have lost three straight heading into Friday's match.
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