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DW COMBINE-The Wolfpack (2-0) and Warriors (0-2) played an impressive defensive contest, with turnovers playing a key component in the outcome. Although the Warriors were a larger team, with the lineman averaging well over 200 pounds and DW averaging about 180, they were well-matched defensively. Offensively, the Warriors had the advantage on the ground as benefitted from the large front line and were led by a talented #24 Mason Hilberg. At the same time, the Wolfpack dominated the air as led by #10 Monte Pettichord.

While there was no scoring in the first quarter, both teams moved the ball well, with long drives stymied by turnovers and penalties. The Warriors opened the scoring in the second quarter on the ground with a 3-yard run, benefitted by a short field position due to a Warriors interception inside the Wolfpack 25-yard line, and lead at Halftime 7-0.

All scoring in the second half belonged to the Wolfpack, started by a backward falling receiving touchdown in the back corner of the end zone and a 2-point conversion, leading to an 8-7 advantage early in the third quarter. Another third-period touchdown reception by #11 Daylan Marlow, just inside the goal line, and a 2-point conversion, which was set up by a short Cle Elum punt and an extended Wolfpack return. Putting a bow on top, a fourth-quarter touchdown benefitted by a long interception return by #22 Preston Hansen down to the 2-yard line, followed by a short running touchdown, which capped off the night's scoring.

This year is a very strong start for DW, scoring 56 points and allowing only 7. Next week's contest, at 7:00 pm at Cowiche (west of Yakima), will be against the Highland Scots (1-1), who have scored 23 points and allowed 56.