A win for Hoopa Valley just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 42-12 defeat at the hands of the Ferndale Wildcats. The loss continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now lost four in a row.
Despite the loss, Hoopa Valley still got an impressive performance from Lyle McKinnon, who threw for 114 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 54 receiving yards. The dominant performance also gave McKinnon a new career-high in rushing yards (30).
Garyn McClurg was nothing short of spectacular for Ferndale: he rushed for 60 yards and three touchdowns. McClurg was even better on defense, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Hoopa Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Ferndale, their record is now 7-1.
Hoopa Valley will face off against Arcata at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Arcata will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Hoopa Valley surely won't give up without a fight. As for Ferndale, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats challenges McKinleyville at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Ferndale is facing McKinleyville at the right time seeing as McKinleyville is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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