Homecoming triumph: Comets walk over Warriors in 56-14 rout

Published 1:50 pm Monday, November 1, 2021

Mia Watson and George Wilson were crowned Naselle homecoming king and queen at halftime.

NASELLE — Offense, defense and special teams. The Naselle Comets (6-1) football team dominated in all facets Friday night at Rueben Penttila Field against the Chief Leschi Warriors (1-5), culminating in a 56-14 homecoming victory.

Naselle used onside kicks, a swarming defense and big plays on the ground by Jacob Lindstrom, Kolten Lindstrom, Jason Harman and Trent Stephens in building an insurmountable 40-0 halftime lead.

Comet defensive lineman George Wilson was also a factor, as the 230-pound senior spent the first two quarters smothering Warrior ballcarriers in the backfield. At halftime, Wilson was crowned homecoming king alongside queen Mia Watson.

Naselle senior defensive end Trent Stephens also had a standout game, particularly containing a shifty Chief Leschi quarterback. Stephens came up with a couple of key sacks, effectively ending two Warrior first-half drives.

Comet senior linebacker Joe Strange made one of the more memorable tackles, including a punishing hit on a Warrior running back early in the first half that ignited the Naselle sideline and set the tone for the rest of the game.

Seven Naselle seniors were recognized before the start of the game, including RB/LB Jason Harman, WR/DB Craig Reitz, WR/DE Trent Stephens, QB/LB Joe Strange, WR/DB Jack D’Agostino, C/DL George Wilson and OL/DE Riley Thorsen.

Naselle (6-1) will next enter the first round of district playoffs by hosting the Crescent Loggers (5-3) this Saturday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m.

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