Big Lake had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Columbia Heights Hylanders 42-14 on the road on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Hornets, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Big Lake was led to victory by Reid Josewski and Montell Hester. Josewski rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, while Hester rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Hester's longest rush was for an impressive 51 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Big Lake was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 383 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 170 rushing yards in five consecutive games dating back to last season.
Big Lake wouldn't let Columbia Heights keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Rage Remer, Alexander John, and Jose Acuna picked up one apiece. John's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up 1.5 sacks, forcing a fumble, and making eight total tackles (1.5 for loss).
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Big Lake will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against Orono at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Columbia Heights, they will host St. Anthony Village at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbia Heights will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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