By KEVIN HEIMBIGNER
Observer staff writer
NASELLE - A punishing running attack led by three Comets who gained over 110 yards apiece and defensive adjustments that held an explosive Warrenton team to one touchdown from scrimmage earned Naselle a 26-12 non-league victory over the Warriors at Reuben Penttila Field Friday.
Robert Eaton scored twice in the first half on runs of 18 and four yards, but his best effort came in the fourth period when the junior fullback followed his stalwart line for 60 yards and six first downs. He scored his third touchdown with 5:26 remaining.
Leonel Mendoza gained 111 yards and also scored in the fourth period when he was pressed into action as quarterback in the Wildcat formation. Kai Leach gained 110 yards behind the Comets line of Nick Zimmerman, Seth Scrabeck, Jesse Kimball, Trevin Leeland, Ryley Queener, and Jesse Lopez.
Defensively Mendoza picked off two passes and Calvin Zimmerman recovered the opening kickoff for the Comets. Cornerbacks Chris Walkowiak and Chase Chapman helped limit Warrenton to 7-14 passing. Reserves Tanner Hoven, Jake Condon, and Chandler Chapman played key roles when several Comets went down with muscle cramps in the late going.
Dustin Eaton led all tacklers with nine, while doubling as quarterback. Robert Eaton, Queener, Zimmerman, and Scrabeck had eight tackles.
Warrenton 6 0 0 6 --12
Naselle 14 0 0 12 --26
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