The Payette Pirates are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they take on the Orofino Maniacs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Payette is headed out to face Orofino after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Payette blew past Parma 47-6 at home on Friday.
Darrien Pecunia was the offensive standout of the game as he rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 58 yards and two touchdowns. He didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended two passes. Michael Ocampo was in the mix as well, providing Payette with two receiving touchdowns touchdowns.
Payette wouldn't let Parma keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Payette can thank Josiah Stroud and Joshua Rodriguez for forcing both of them. Rodriguez also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble, making three total tackles, and defending a pass.
Meanwhile, Orofino came into Thursday's match having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their defense stepped up to hand Non Varsity Opponent a 34-0 shutout on Thursday.
Johnny Starrs had a dynamite game for Orofino, rushing for 171 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per carry. Starrs really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Scott, who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns.
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