The Orofino Maniacs will square off against the Payette Pirates at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Orofino is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Thursday. They really took it to Non Varsity Opponent for the full four quarters, racking up a 34-0 win at home. The victory was some much needed relief for the Maniacs as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Johnny Starrs was a one-man wrecking crew for Orofino as he rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per carry. Starrs' longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Scott, who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Payette humbled Parma with a 47-6 victory.
Among those leading the charge was Darrien Pecunia, who rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 58 yards and two touchdowns. His also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending two passes. Michael Ocampo was Pecunia's top target, picking up 42 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Payette wouldn't let Parma keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Payette can thank Josiah Stroud and Joshua Rodriguez for forcing both of them. Rodriguez didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble, made three total tackles, and defended a pass.
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