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| 09/04/25 - Away | 62-20 W |
| 09/06/24 - Home | 36-26 W |
| 09/01/23 - Home | 39-20 W |
| 09/02/22 - Away | 0-21 L |
| 09/10/21 - Away | 16-14 W |
| + 5 more games |
Washington had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They breezed past the Sumner Academy Sabres to the tune of 62-20 on Thursday. With the Wildcats ahead 48-6 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Washington was led to victory by Savion Stone and Camron Fields. Stone rushed for 170 yards and three scores on only six carries, while Fields gained 256 total yards and three touchdowns. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Stone a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Washington was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 330 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in five consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Another reason for the win was Washington's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece. They got some further help from Ja'Veon Benton: he forced one fumble, made five total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defended one pass.
Coming up, Washington will be playing at home against Bishop Ward on Friday. As for Sumner Academy, they are headed away from home for the first time to challenge Highland Park on Friday.
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