The Bellingham Bulldogs hand the
Snohomish County Vikings their first loss of the 2016 WWFA season
Saturday, June 18th at Lummi High School field. The
Vikings came into the evenings match with an undefeated record of
5-0. After a tough home loss to the Rams and a road victory over the
Wolfpack, Bellingham was looking to make a statement by taking out
one of the leagues top teams.
The Bulldogs defense needed to stop the
powerful ground attack that propelled Snohomish through their earlier
opponents. Bellingham also needed a powerful ground game to control
the clock and field position. They accomplished both in dominating
fashion.
Throughout the first half, the defense
bent but did not break, allowing the Vikings large chunks of yards
via their three-back system. However as the field shortened the
Bulldogs stiffened, forcing turnovers on downs, interceptions and
fumbles, scoring two touchdowns in the effort. Thanks to a strip sack
by linebacker Kaleb Heezen which lead to a scoop-and-score touchdown
for fellow linebacker Seth Antila. Corner back Jason Walters would
account for an 80-yard interception return for a touchdown.
Bellingham's offensive line pushed the
Vikings defense up and down the field allowing running back Brandon
Fisher and quarterback Kyle Redmond the space to operate. Fisher
would rack up two touchdowns with one run more than 70 yards. Redmond
would also score two touchdowns, one on a 30-yard scramble and the
other a 43-yard pass to receiver Cody Oakes.
The Bulldogs sit a game over .500 with
a 3-2 record and 2-2 record in the division with three games left in
the regular season. There is still time for Bellingham to make a push
for the playoffs and dominating play on both sides will be the key.
Final score 42-0. Click here to view photos from the game.
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