The Bellingham Bulldogs squared off
against a familiar opponent Saturday, May 3rd at Civic Field. The
Grays Harbor Bearcats roll into town looking to snap a three-game
losing skid. Bellingham, winning their last two, are looking to make
a bid for the number one seed in the Pacific Football League North
Division and solidify their spot in the PFL Playoffs.
The first quarter saw the Bulldogs
offense still struggling to establish their long tradition of a
dominate running game. Forcing Bellingham to throw the ball, the
Bearcats grabbed an early interception that resulted in a touchdown.
Offensive miscues continue to plague the Bulldogs but a powerhouse
wide receiver core make up for any deficiencies.
The Bulldogs defense squashes every
attempt at a sustained Bearcats drive with a combination of pass
rushing and blanket down-field coverage, knocking down passes and
intercepting the ball on several attempts. This allows Bellingham to
let loose their passing attack and score three unanswered touchdowns
through the air in the first half. Quarterback Eric Taylor connects
with all of his receivers including Toby Seim for one touchdown and
Cody Oakes for two more before the half.
The second half unfortunately saw
injuries to key players but the Bulldogs offensive juggernaut found
its stride. Bulldozing the Bearcats defensive line with key runs by
fullback Justin Heard. Cody Oakes stepped up under center to lead
Bellingham on a second half beat down of the Bearcats. Using a
combination passing and scrambling, Oakes marched the Bulldogs down
field, finding his backup receivers on multiple occasions. The end
result culminating in a 31-yard touchdown pass to Toby Seim in the
fourth quarter.
The Bulldogs defense stood firm the
entire game. Not allowing a single Bearcats offensive score,
reminding the PFL of their past domination and on-going potential to
be the best in the league. Final score: 35-7. Click here to view photos from the game.
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