Sunnyside Christian's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Touchet Redhawks 22-20. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Knights have posted against the Redhawks since October 19, 2018.
A big part of Sunnyside Christian's victory came down to the chemistry between Jake Smeenk and his top target Gunnar Alseth. Smeenk rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.2 yards per carry while Alseth rushed for 40 yards and two touchdowns. Those 40 rushing yards gave Alseth a new career-high.
Sunnyside Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 230 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Sunnyside Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Smeenk.
Sunnyside Christian now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Touchet, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Sunnyside Christian and Mabton are set to duel on Friday. Sunnyside Christian is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. As for Touchet, they will be playing at home against Yakama Nation Tribal at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Touchet is facing Yakama Nation Tribal at the right time seeing as Yakama Nation Tribal is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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