Washington kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell 22-10 to the North Daviess Cougars. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Eden McPherson threw for 38 yards and one touchdown while completing 80% of his passes. Brody Isza was his top target, picking up 31 receiving yards and one score. On the ground, Xavion Lesure rushed for 41 yards.
North Daviess can attribute much of their success to Keaton Graber, who rushed for 61 yards and a pair of TDs, and also threw for 149 yards and one touchdown. Those 149 passing yards gave Graber a new career-high.
Washington and North Daviess will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Hatchets will square off against rival Southridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, North Daviess is set to take on their familiar foe North Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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