Oak Harbor unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by the Moses Lake Mavericks 49-6 on Thursday. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington football rankings (they are ranked 92nd, while the Mavericks are ranked 23rd).
When it comes to explaining why Oak Harbor lost, don't look at Joseph Lewis. Despite the final result, he rushed for 82 yards and one touchdown on only ten carries.
Brady Jay was nothing short of spectacular for Moses Lake: he threw for 473 yards and seven TDs while completing 76.6% of his passes, and also rushed for 65 yards on only five carries. Those seven passing touchdowns gave Jay a new career-high. Grant Smith was another key player, picking up 142 receiving yards and three scores.
Coming up, Oak Harbor will host Ferndale at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th. The matchup will give the Wildcats their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Moses Lake, they will venture away from home to challenge North Creek at 3:00 p.m. on the 13th.
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