With a playoff game on the line, Asotin rose to the challenge on Saturday. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 21-20 victory over the La Salle Lightning. The win was just business as usual for the Panthers, who after 11 games remain undefeated this season.
Despite the loss, La Salle still got an impressive performance from Johan Valladares, who rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 204 yards and a touchdown. La Salle also got help from Kai Hanrahan, who showed off his sure hands for 82 receiving yards.
Asotin pushed their record up to 11-0 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. As for La Salle, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 10-2.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Asotin Panthers challenge the Napavine Tigers on Saturday. Napavine will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Asotin surely won't give up without a fight. La Salle does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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