Klamath Union had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. The game between the Pelicans and the Mazama Vikings didn't end well, with the Pelicans falling 34-19. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pelicans of the 55-24 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Klamath Union's loss came despite strong showings from Reese Johnson and Nolan Baker. Johnson threw for 357 yards and three touchdowns, while Baker picked up 111 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Mazama got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kellen Lee out in front who threw for 175 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 97 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries. Lee also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making eight total tackles. Another player making a difference was Brody Mahon, who rushed for 195 yards and one score.
Klamath Union wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 38-10 win against La Pine on the 11th. As for Mazama, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 55-6 loss against Mountain View on the 12th.
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