Week 8 game recaps

Naselle 55 - North Beach 6

Eight weeks, eight wins, eight blowouts. That's been the recipe for the Comets (5-0, 8-0) Pacific League champion season. THey wrapped up the title Friday night with a 55-6 win at North Beach.

As if there needed to be any more evidence to suggest that Dustin Eaton should be the offensive MVP this year, the junior QB throws an efficient 8 of 14 for 149, and four TDs. Eaton also led the team in rushing yards with 136.

As always with the Comets high powered offense Eaton was not alone in the glory. Sam Scrabeck ran for 62 yards and two scores, Robert Eaton ran for 54 yards and a TD, and Nick Strange caught two TD passes and ran for another. Jesse Lopez and Chandler Chapman also caught TD passes for the Comets.

On the defensive side of the ball, Robert Eaton led the team with seven tackles, two of which for losses, and recovered a fumble. Chris Walkowiak had six solo tackles including two for losses, Seth Scrabeck had five and recovered a fumble and Chapman and Strange each had an interception.

The Comets, who continue to be ranked third in the state, complete their regular season Thursday at home against a dreadful Ocosta team. Naselle will host a district crossover game against Central League fifth place team Wahkiakum on Nov. 4. 

Ilwaco 18 - Castle Rock 38

After fighting their way downfield at the start of the second half to score their first score of the night and cut the lead to 13-6, Castle Rock's 

Austin Moore ran back the ensuing kick-off 88 yards for a score that sealed the deal, despite two late scores by Ilwaco (2-4, 3-5). The loss mathematically eliminates the Fishermen from the postseason.

Josh Berteaux, who continues to pad his resume for first team all-league consideration, ran for 178 yards and two scores, and was back under center in the second half after QB Matt Wood suffered an injury to his shoulder. Justice Schenk, after getting injured last week, returned with some very fine runs, including a long reverse he ran in for a TD in the fourth quarter.

Ilwaco will finish up the Trico season Friday when they host Ridgefield.