Payette put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 30-6 margin over the Nyssa Bulldogs. Fans of the Pirates have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Darrien Pecunia was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 188 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 81 yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 97 yards. Joshua Rodriguez was Pecunia's top target, picking up 36 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 53 yards on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Payette was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 302 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 188 rushing yards in four consecutive games dating back to last season.
Payette's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Nyssa, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Payette will challenge Marsing at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Nyssa, they will take on Parma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Nyssa is facing Parma at the right time seeing as Parma is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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