If Klamath Union was feeling good fresh off their 33-0 takedown of Lakeview last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Pelicans took a blow against the Phoenix Pirates on Friday, falling 49-19. The Pelicans were not able to make up for their defeat to the Pirates from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Klamath Union lost, don't look at Reese Johnson. Despite the final result, he threw for 170 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 31 yards.
Klamath Union didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Tuko Saluskin.
Klamath Union dropped their record down to 2-5 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Phoenix, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 5-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Klamath Union will face off against Modesto Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Pelicans will be up against the Crusaders' rather soft defense (which has allowed 40.63 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Phoenix, they will take on Lakeview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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