There's no place like home for Anoka, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 27-14 victory over the Blaine Bengals on Friday. The Tornadoes' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Zach Welch had a dynamite game for Anoka, rushing for 134 yards and three touchdowns, while also picking up 33 receiving yards and a touchdown. Welch also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making seven total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Anoka was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 202 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 167 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Anoka wouldn't let Blaine keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Anoka can thank Welch and Micheal Chamberlain for forcing both of them. Welch's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 110 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Although Blaine took the loss, they still got scores from Caden Lauwagie and Sam Shaughessy.
Anoka's win ended a three-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-1. As for Blaine, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 2-1.
Anoka will head out on the road to face off against Maple Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Maple Grove will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Anoka surely won't give up without a fight. As for Blaine, they will square off against Osseo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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