A fumble on the opening kick-off, leading to a short scoring drive by the Wahkiakum Mules, would only be a preview of what was to come for the Naselle Comets Friday night, as they squandered multiple chances through fumbles in a 0-13 loss at Cathlamet.
The Comets would lose the turnover battle 7-1, the most costly perhaps coming in the final mintues when the Comets had a first and goal, but lost the ball, and in turn the game.
The Comets lost more than the game though, as Alan Erickson, a defensive leader and a key to their running game, went out of the game with a shoulder injury in the second half. Erickson showed signs of the injury in the first half, but played through it. His night ended on the bench having his shoulder stabalized by EMTs. It is not certain the extent of the injury or if Erickson will be able to play next week.
While losing the game — especially to their rival — is not a good thing, according to defensive coach Clyde Glick, the Comets are still finding their stride. "This is still scrimmage ball for us," he said after the game, referring to the fact that the league season doesn't start for another three weeks.
The Comets are now 0-1 on the new season and will host Warrenton next Friday
See a photo gallery from the game HERE
Read the game story on chinookobserver.com HERE
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