Wausa/Osmond took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 50-32 win over the Wakefield Trojans.
Wausa/Osmond found their leader in underclassman Mac Carlson, who rushed for 214 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 100 yards and two touchdowns. Carlson was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 65 yards. Another player making a difference was Kaleb Gardner, who rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns.
Wausa/Osmond's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Gardner and Caleb Vinson. Gardner didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble, made eight total tackles, and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Wausa/Osmond will challenge Stanton at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given how much these teams ran up and down the field in their prior games. As for Wakefield, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Hartington-Newcastle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wakefield is looking for their season?s first victory.
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