The Lummi Blackhawks will challenge the Neah Bay Red Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
As a matter of fact, Lummi put up the most points they have all season on Friday. They blew past Muckleshoot Tribal, posting a 48-0 win. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Blackhawks with their most commanding win of the season.
Meanwhile, Neah Bay faced Darrington in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Friday. The Red Devils fell just short of the Loggers by a score of 38-36.
Lummi will need to focus on slowing down Jontae Akin, one of several Neah Bay players who made an impact when they last played. He rushed for 180 yards and four scores on only ten carries. Akin's longest rush was for an impressive 57 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Cummins, who rushed for 110 yards and one TD on only eight carries.
Even if they lost, Neah Bay's defensive line still kept up the pressure with nine sacks. Leading the way was Eugene Ray with five.
Neah Bay's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 2-2. As for Lummi, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Lummi was dealt a bruising 44-0 loss at the hands of Neah Bay in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Blackhawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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