Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Arcata). They breezed by the McKinleyville Panthers at home to the tune of 51-0 on Friday. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Luke Lemke continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 130 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 157 yards and a touchdown. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 130 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Arcata was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 220 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 220 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Arcata wouldn't let McKinleyville keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Arcata can thank Kayden Hackett and Cal Tucker for forcing both of them.
Arcata's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for McKinleyville, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Ferndale the next time they take the field. McKinleyville will host Ferndale at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Arcata will host them at 7:30 p.m. on October 18th.
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