Gaston's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Neah-Kah-Nie Pirates 43-22. The victory continues a trend for the Greyhounds in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won three in a row.
Aiden Sheets was his usual excellent self, rushing for 203 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made nine total tackles (2.0 for loss). Chase Oylear was another key player, throwing for 20 yards and a pair of TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Gaston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 357 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 275 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Greyhounds
| Steel Clark | 2 |
| Zane Oberhelman | 2 |
| Tony Fern | 2 |
Another reason for the win was Gaston's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for seven sacks. It was truly a group effort as Steel Clark, Zane Oberhelman, and Tony Fern picked up two apiece. Clark is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in each of the last three games he's played.
The win got Gaston back to even at 3-3. As for Neah-Kah-Nie, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Gaston is set to face off against their familiar foe Rainier at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Neah-Kah-Nie will square off against rival Clatskanie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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