DARRINGTON, Wash. -
Orcas Island (Eastsound, Wash.) had its advantage, which at one point stood at 10 points, drop to two before the final whistle blew on a 16-14 victory over
Darrington (Wash.).
After taking the lead on a touchdown run in the first quarter, the Vikings led 10-7 at the half.
Orcas Island expanded its lead to nine points entering the fourth quarter. OI's lone score in the quarter came on a passing touchdown.
Nolan Meece made a difference for the Loggers. He caught one touchdown.
The Eastsound school had struggled this season, allowing 33.3 points per game.
When the two teams played each other last season, the Vikings came away with a 27-0 victory.
The victory was a step in the right direction for Orcas Island, which was coming off a 14-6 defeat at the hands of Concrete in its previous game.
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