Yutan's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They claimed a resounding 39-7 win over the Conestoga Cougars at home. The victory was some much needed relief for the Chieftains as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Yutan's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Max Egr led the charge by rushing for 92 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. The dominant performance gave Egr a new career-high in rushing yards. Nathan Daniell was another key player, rushing for 39 yards and a touchdown.
Yutan's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Owen Egr and Carson Jurey.
Yutan's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Conestoga, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Yutan will venture away from home to challenge Archbishop Bergan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Conestoga, they will host Malcolm at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Malcolm's defense has only allowed 13.5 points per game this season, so Conestoga's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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