Coach Eaton said before the game Friday night, "Being number nine will either go to your head or you will come out and play like the number nine team. I hope its the second. "
We didn't let a number on paper go to our heads.
The game, after a lightning delay, started late. But the Comets were the thunder following the lightning. After kicking off, the struggling Hyaks gave the ball to their running-back Jamaal Lind who fumbled due to a brutal hit by Jason Gradt. We scored quickly. Unfortunately, the Hyaks were able to muster up a strong drive and score on us. It was their only score of the night.
Our offense was sparked by a 22 yard Burkhalter-to-Burkhalter connection on third and 21 during our next drive. After that we pounded the football. Our offensive line played a great game allowing an amassed 397 russing yards. Kyle Burkhalter, ten rushes for 70 yards, ran well as did Tony "Cheetah" Fletcher who ran for 145 yards on 14 touches. Nike Hines saw the hole well, running for 66 yards on 10 carries. I also ran well, touching the ball 21 times for a 111 yards. Although we ran well, we had some trouble finishing a couple drives due to fumbles. Next week we will need to eliminate miscues when we play South Bend.
We led 14-8 at half. In the locker room we talked about how we need to play like the number nine in the state. Also, we discussed the plays working for the Hyaks. With the made corrections, we came out with a stiffened defense and ready offense. We dominated the second half, scoring 20 points and allowing none. The final: Naselle 34, North Beach 8.
Next week we host #5 South Bend. It will be our biggest game of the year. It could decide 1st place in our league.
Alan Erickson
NHS Fullback, Linebacker
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