The Oakville Acorns will head out on the road to square off against the Wahkiakum Mules at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Oakville's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Last Friday, Oakville blew past Chief Leschi, posting a 50-14 victory at home. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Acorns just coasted through the last quarter.
Oakville's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Daniel Rodas, who picked up 197 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Rodas' receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 178 receiving yards dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Ben Kimbrel, who gained 216 total yards and three touchdowns.
Oakville's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jordan Eichelburger and Rodas. Another thorn in Chief Leschi's side was Dre Kluth, who picked up four sacks, forced four fumbles, and forced four fumbles.
Meanwhile, Wahkiakum was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 28-20 to Ilwaco. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Mules came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Washington football rankings (they are ranked 35th, while the Fishermen are ranked 256th).
Despite their defeat, Wahkiakum saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Gage Robinson, who picked up 147 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Robinson showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 62 yards. Parker Leitz also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 100 receiving yards.
Wahkiakum wouldn't let Ilwaco keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Wahkiakum can thank Andrew Ogle and Mason Waldeck for forcing both of them.
Oakville now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Wahkiakum, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Oakville has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 166.3 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Wahkiakum, though, as they've been averaging only 33.3. How will they fare against such a dominant running game? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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