Wendell had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Soda Springs Cardinals 35-33. The Trojans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Julian Ponce went supernova for Wendell, rushing for 153 yards while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Ponce really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run.
Wendell's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Soda Springs, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Wendell has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Declo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Declo will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Wendell surely won't give up without a fight. As for Soda Springs, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Cardinals takes on Aberdeen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Their defense has only allowed 7.4 points per game this season, so Soda Springs' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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