Clarkston couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 19-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Moscow Bears on Friday. The Bantams were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Niko AhHi and Hayden Line certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. AhHi gained 86 total yards and a touchdown, while Line threw for 134 yards and a touchdown while completing 75% of his passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Noah Velasco was the offensive standout of the matchup as he threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a rushing score. 82 of those passing yards were hauled in by Keaton Frei.
Moscow's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clarkston will challenge Lewiston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Moscow, they will take on Pullman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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