Sutton had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They had just enough and edged the McCool Junction Mustangs out 30-28. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Sutton also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Wyatt Pollet was a one-man wrecking crew for Sutton as he rushed for 151 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 138 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. Weston Ohrt was in the mix too, providing Sutton with two touchdowns.
Sutton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 234 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
McCool Junction's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carson Mcdonald, who rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 98 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Bryson Plock, who gained 86 total yards and a touchdown.
Sutton will take on Heartland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for McCool Junction, they are headed away from home for the first time to face off against Twin River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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