The Okanogan Bulldogs will challenge the Friday Harbor Wolverines on Friday. Okanogan is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
If Okanogan beats Friday Harbor with 78 points on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. Okanogan simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Warden 78-9. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won nine games by 22 points or more so far this season.
Carter Kuchenbuch continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 62 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for two yards and a touchdown. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made a tackle. Another player making a difference was Cole Coffman, who rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Okanogan was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 323 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 231 rushing yards in 23 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Okanogan didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Taige Mendenhall, Steele Rico, and Brennen Smith picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Friday Harbor narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Pe Ell/Willapa Valley 24-22. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wolverines.
The critical scores for Friday Harbor came from Pierce Kleine, Whiley Mccutcheon, and Channing Kleine.
Okanogan's victory was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 48.6 points. As for Friday Harbor, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Okanogan has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 326.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Friday Harbor struggles in that department as they've been averaging 211.1. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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