The Klamath Union Pelicans will head out to square off against the Phoenix Pirates at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Phoenix took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Klamath Union, who comes in off a win.
Klamath Union will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any points last Friday, then bounced right back against Lakeview on Friday. The Pelicans really took it to the Honkers for the full four quarters, racking up a 33-0 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Pelicans as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Klamath Union got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Tuko Saluskin out in front who picked up 117 receiving yards and three scores. Saluskin also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making two total tackles and defending one pass in addition to snagging two interceptions. Reese Johnson was another key passer, throwing for 247 yards and three touchdowns on only 18 passes.
Klamath Union didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Saluskin.
Meanwhile, Phoenix fell victim to Cascade Christian and their airtight defense on Friday. They were dealt a 69-0 loss at the hands of the Challengers. The Pirates have struggled against the Challengers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Phoenix's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Klamath Union, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.
Klamath Union was dealt a bruising 35-0 loss at the hands of Phoenix in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Pelicans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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