Moose Lake/Willow River strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Crosby-Ironton Rangers 62-6. The result was nothing new for the Rebels, who have now won four matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Parker Samarzia
| 10/03/25 @ Crosby-Ironton | 189 |
| 09/25/25 vs Rush City | 101 |
| 09/19/25 @ Hinckley-Finlayson | 111 |
| 09/12/25 vs Aitkin | 108 |
| 09/05/25 vs Barnum | 23 |
| + 1 more games |
Moose Lake/Willow River got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Parker Samarzia out in front who rushed for 189 yards and two TDs on only 12 carries. With that strong performance, Samarzia is now averaging an impressive 112.3 rushing yards per game. Brayden Strand was another key back, gaining 187 total yards and a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Moose Lake/Willow River was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 541 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Moose Lake/Willow River's record now sits at 6-0. As for Crosby-Ironton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Moose Lake/Willow River will square off against rival Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Crosby-Ironton is set to challenge their familiar foe Rush City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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