Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Onaga). They took down the Pleasant Ridge Rams 34-19 on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Buffaloes also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2024.
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Onaga was led to victory by Ryder Kolterman and Joshua Daniels. Kolterman rushed for 124 yards and one touchdown on only 15 carries, while Daniels gained 60 total yards and three touchdowns. What's more, Daniels posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Onaga also got a significant boost from Gavin Kolterman, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 90 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Onaga was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 284 rushing yards. They are a perfect 3-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Another reason for the win was Onaga's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Jesse Miller refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself.
Onaga's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Pleasant Ridge, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Coming up, Onaga is taking a road trip to take on McLouth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Buffaloes will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 37.14 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Pleasant Ridge, they will host Valley Falls at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams will be up against the Dragons' rather soft defense (which has allowed 29.14 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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