Kellis's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Ironwood Eagles 40-12 at home. Considering the Cougars have won three games by more than 20 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Kellis had a senior duo take command as Ronald Coty Iii rushed for 70 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries and Tristan Bacon gained 115 total yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 53 yards.
Kellis wouldn't let Ironwood keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Jason Estrada, Avery Rodriguez, and Adrian Manuel picked up one apiece. Manuel also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six.
Despite the loss, Ironwood still got an impressive performance from Khavontae Paul, who rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 44 yards and a touchdown. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Paul now rushed for 128 or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Kellis' victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for Ironwood, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kellis will host Browne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kellis is facing Browne at the right time seeing as Browne is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Ironwood, they will face off against Verrado at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Ironwood focused on turnovers this week as team gave up eight on Thursday.
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