Aloha never let their opponents score on Saturday. They blew past the McKay Royal Scots 48-0. The victory was some much needed relief for the Warriors as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
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Aloha's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Elijah Strickling, who rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Strickling has become a key player for the Warriors: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-4 otherwise. Aryel Garcia-Meraz was another key rusher, rushing for 76 yards and three TDs on only nine carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Aloha was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 290 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Aloha didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Elijah Sewell and Mateo Salcedo Hernandez.
Aloha's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 3-5. As for McKay, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Aloha will venture away from home to challenge McNary at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors will be up against the Celtics' rather soft defense (which has allowed 29 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for McKay, they are taking a road trip to face off against Wilsonville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Royal Scots will need to watch out since the Wildcats have now posted at least 31 points in their last three contests.
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