Orofino was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were beaten by the Priest River Spartans 48-15. The Maniacs lost against the Spartans in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 14-8 score last time.
Despite the loss, Orofino still got an impressive performance from Johnny Starrs, who rushed for 139 yards while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. Starrs' longest rush was for an incredible 72 yards.
Sawyer Staudt continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Priest River, rushing for 264 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 carries. Staudt has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last five times he's played.
Orofino's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Priest River, they pushed their record up to 4-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Orofino will take on Bonners Ferry at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Priest River, they will challenge St. Maries at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Priest River is facing St. Maries at the right time seeing as St. Maries is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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