Pendleton/Nixyaawii Community couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost to the Scappoose Indians at home by a 49-35 margin on Friday.
Scappoose had a senior duo take command as Max Nowlin threw for 308 yards and four touchdowns and Jaiden Smith picked up 169 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Smith was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 69 yards. Elijah Greenan-Biggs helped Nowlin out on the ground, rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pendleton/Nixyaawii Community will venture away from home to challenge Caldera at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Scappoose, they are taking a road trip to face off against Baker at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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