Interlake took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 27-7 margin over the Sultan Turks. That's more bragging rights for the Saints, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Interlake's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Julian Hayes, who threw for 244 yards and four TDs on only 15 passes, and also rushed for 62 yards. The Saints' leading receiver Max Stephenson was Hayes' top target yet again, picking up 146 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Interlake didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Sultan to a completion percentage of just 37.5%. The Saints weren't nearly as limited: they posted one of 53.3%.
When it comes to explaining why Sultan lost, don't look at Hunter Ansell. Despite the final result, he rushed for 94 yards and one score. Ansell didn't just play on offense: he also forced one fumble and made three total tackles. Walker Ansell helped out on the ground, rushing for 94 yards.
Interlake didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 14-7 defeat against West Seattle on the 12th. As for Sultan, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 42-0 loss against Granite Falls on the 12th.
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