Sutherlin has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15.25 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took down the Klamath Union Pelicans 49-35. While the Bulldogs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-7), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Despite the loss, Klamath Union still got an impressive performance from Reese Johnson, who threw for 385 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.4 yards per attempt. Tildon Coffman was Johnson's top target, picking up 141 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
The victory for Sutherlin keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. As for Klamath Union, their loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3.
Sutherlin will face off against Douglas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sutherlin's defense has only allowed 15.2 points per game this season, so Douglas' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Klamath Union, they will take on Cascade Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Cascade Christian's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three contests.
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