After flying high against Chief Leschi last Friday, Ocosta came back down to earth. The Ocosta Wildcats lost 50-28 to the Wahkiakum Mules on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Mules: they've now lost five in a row.
Despite the defeat, Ocosta saw an underclassman step up: Ronin Rutzer rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 33 receiving yards. Ocosta also got a significant boost from Kayden Turner, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 134 yards.
Even though they lost, Ocosta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 343 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 243 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
It was another big night for Jayden Stoddard, who threw for 274 yards and five touchdowns on only 16 passes, and also rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown for Wahkiakum. Stoddard really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. Gage Robinson was Stoddard's top target, picking up 101 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Ocosta's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Wahkiakum, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ocosta will take on Taholah at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ocosta is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34 points per game this season. As for Wahkiakum, they will face off against North Beach at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wahkiakum is facing North Beach at the right time seeing as North Beach is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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