Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Arcata). They really took it to the Hoopa Valley Warriors for the full four quarters, racking up a 60-6 victory. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by 22 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Luke Lemke, who threw for 149 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushed for 39 yards and a touchdown. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played. Alex Greenway was another key player, rushing for 94 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Arcata didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off eight passes before the game was over. Ronnie Rieke led the group effort, picking up three of those interceptions all by himself.
The win for Arcata keeps them at an undefeated 9-0. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 10.1 points per game. As for Hoopa Valley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-6.
Arcata wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 27-21 loss against Ferndale on the 9th. Hoopa Valley has also already played their next game, a 22-17 victory against McKinleyville on the 8th.
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