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High School Football Recaps
Klamath Union Defense Shines at Douglas
The Klamath Union Pelicans’ defense pitched a second-half shutout en route to a win over preseason #8 Douglas 24-12. The Pelicans got on the board on their first drive of the game when Reese Johnson found Tuko Saluskin for a 34-yard touchdown pass. After Douglas struck back early in the second quarter, Klamath Union added another score when Henry Fore punched in a 73-yard touchdown pass. The Pelicans carried a 14-12 lead into the locker rooms and protected the lead for the Week 0 victory.
Klamath Union’s defense limited the Trojans to only 75 passing yards and 174 all-purpose yards. Johnson completed 14/22 passes for 177 yards and two passing touchdowns, in addition to a rushing score. Fore caught three passes for 88 yards and a score, while Saluskin hauled in three passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. Handsome Townsend led the team in tackling with 10.
Crosspoint Christian Holds Off North Douglas in Ranked Clash
The North Douglas Warriors outgained Crosspoint 228-174, but untimely penalties and turnovers cost them in the season opener. Crosspoint punched in the first score early in the second quarter when Nate Gibson found paydirt from 45 yards out. Gibson and the Crosspoint defense later capitalized on an interception taken 95 yards for a score. Trey Johnston completed five passes for 56 yards and a touchdown, while adding 44 yards on the ground. Gibson finished with 87 yards and a touchdown in addition to the pick-6.
Weekend Volleyball Scores
8/29 (Saturday)
Henley 2, Marist 0
Henley 2, Vale 0
Burns 2, Henley 1
West Valley 2, Mazama 0
Creswell 2, Klamath Union 0
Oakridge 3, Lost River 2
North Douglas 3, Lost River 1
Upcoming Schedules
Cross Country
8/31
Ranger Rick VII @ Moore Park (Mazama, Henley, Klamath Union)
Volleyball
8/31
Chiloquin @ North Lake
9/1
Lost River @ Tulelake – 6:00 p.m.
Mazama vs La Pine – 6:15 p.m.
Klamath Union @ Yreka – 6:30 p.m.
Henley @ Cottage Grove – 6:30 p.m.
Girl’s Soccer
9/1
Henley @ Crater – 7:00 p.m.
