Friday night lights up for Clatsop County football
League play couldn’t have started any better for local football teams as three of the four local teams were in action on Friday. Warrenton hosted Santiam Christian in a battle of 3A-playoff hopefuls, Seaside Seagulls played in a homecoming game against Taft and Knappa rode the legs of their senior quarterback against Corbett. Warrenton Warriors: Defense shines under the lights Friday night was ...
On Friday night, Clatsop County witnessed some thrilling football action as three local teams took to the field. The Warrenton Warriors put on a defensive masterclass, defeating Santiam Christian 16-7. In another game, Seaside Seagulls faced Taft, while Knappa rode the legs of their senior quarterback against Corbett. Warrenton's defense was the star of the night, holding their rivals to just seven points.
Meanwhile, senior Dylan Ballard led the Warriors with 125 rushing yards and seven tackles, ultimately sealing the victory with a touchdown. The win put Warrenton on a 2-2 record, putting them in contention with North Marion and Dayton. Seaside took the field against a new 4A opponent, the Taft Tigers, in a homecoming game. The victory over Taft, 28-7, moved Seaside to a 2-2 record and brought them closer to the 4A playoffs.
Knappa also secured a win against Corbett, 35-7, marking their first victory of the season. The senior quarterback, Oliver Stevens, put up 300 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Clatskanie and Rainier join Knappa in league play.
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