Ilwaco hasn't had much luck against Pe Ell/Willapa Valley recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Ilwaco Fishermen will stay at home for another week and welcome Pe Ell/Willapa Valley at 2:00 p.m. Ilwaco's defense has only allowed 13.2 points per game this season, so Pe Ell/Willapa Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Ilwaco is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Forks just ended the team's seven-game winning streak dating back to last season on Friday. They took a blow against the Spartans, falling 28-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Fishermen were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pe Ell/Willapa Valley). They took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 53-14 win over Raymond/South Bend. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded Pe Ell/Willapa Valley with their most commanding win of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Ilwaco fell to 4-1. As for Pe Ell/Willapa Valley, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Ilwaco was dealt a bruising 48-8 defeat at the hands of Pe Ell/Willapa Valley in their previous matchup back in October of 2022. Thankfully for Ilwaco, Kolton Fluke (who rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 40 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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