Oakes had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Thompson Tommies by a score of 34-22 on Friday. The Tornadoes' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Leading Oakes to victory were Beau Thorpe and Christopher T Titus. Thorpe threw for 122 yards and four touchdowns, while T Titus gained 60 total yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Thorpe a new career-high in rushing yards. Oakes also got a significant boost from Jackson Sorum, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 95 yards.
When it comes to explaining why Thompson lost, don't look at Joshua Juve. Despite the final result, he rushed for 175 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.9 yards per carry. Juve also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making 11 total tackles and defending a pass.
Oakes' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Thompson, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oakes will host Lisbon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Thompson, they will square off against Northern Cass at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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