After flying high against Graham/Dustin last Thursday, Sasakwa came back down to earth. The Sasakwa Vikings took a 32-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Welch Wildcats. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2020.
Sasakwa's loss on Friday came despite strong showings from Titan Collins and Thaddeus Harjo. Collins picked up 185 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while Harjo threw for 190 yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, Collins is now averaging an impressive 100.4 receiving yards per game.
Sasakwa didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Collins picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. Joseph Lunn was another major factor on D, making 23 total tackles (7.0 for loss).
Leading Welch to victory were Mason Clinton and Cash Tucker. Clinton rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown, while Tucker picked up 29 receiving yards and a touchdown. Tucker was even better on defense, making seven total tackles and defending a pass.
Sasakwa's defeat dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Welch, their victory bumped their record up to 8-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sasakwa will venture away from home to take on Paoli at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Paoli is on a four-game streak of home wins, Sasakwa a five-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season)-- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Welch, they are on the road again on Friday to play Watts at 7:00 p.m. Welch's defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so Watts' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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