If Mabton was riding high fresh off their 70-0 takedown of Yakama Nation Tribal last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mabton Vikings were outmatched by the DeSales Irish on the road and fell 78-24. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington football rankings (they are ranked 29th, while the Irish are ranked fourth).
DeSales got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Cohen Wood out in front who threw for 222 yards and six touchdowns on only 12 passes, and also rushed for 56 yards. With that strong performance, Wood is now averaging an impressive 3.1 passing touchdowns per game. Diego Caso was another key rusher, gaining 152 total yards and four touchdowns.
Mabton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for DeSales, they pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Mabton and Sunnyside Christian are set to duel on Friday. As for DeSales, they are taking a road trip to take on Liberty Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Liberty Christian will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something DeSales surely won't give up without a fight.
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