After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bonners Ferry, Kellogg was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They skirted past the New Plymouth Pilgrims 36-34. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Wildcats also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Kellogg found their leader in underclassman Porter Lewis, who rushed for 55 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 336 yards and a touchdown. Those 336 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Lewis. Andrew Lewis handled things on the ground, rushing for 109 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Kellogg didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Coleman Blalack and Wyatt Storey.
New Plymouth's loss came despite strong showings from Kaden Hawker and Camren Mowder. Hawker picked up 128 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Mowder threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns. Hawker also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making 12 total tackles and defending three passes.
Kellogg's record is now 3-4. As for New Plymouth, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Kellogg will welcome Grangeville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for New Plymouth, they will venture away from home to take on Nampa Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Nampa Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something New Plymouth surely won't give up without a fight.
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