McKinleyville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 18th straight loss dating back to last season. The matchup between them and the Arcata Tigers wasn't particularly close, with the McKinleyville Panthers falling 47-28. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 843rd, while the Tigers are ranked 257th).
Although McKinleyville took the loss, they still got scores from Kaden Waugh and Ruger Baxter.
Luke Lemke continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Arcata, rushing for 175 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 200 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Lemke's longest rush was for an incredible 90 yards. Cal Tucker was another key player, picking up 98 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
McKinleyville's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Arcata, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Hoopa Valley the next time they take the field. Arcata will host Hoopa Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while McKinleyville will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on November 8th.
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