Football: Cruisers crush Vikings, 36-6, move to 2-2

In a spectacular display of dominance, the Eatonville Cruiser football team rebounded from a lackluster performance the previous week to level their season record at 2-2. Battling the elements on a rainy Saturday afternoon, they unleashed an offensive storm against the Bellevue Christian Vikings, securing a 36-6 victory.

Last week's offensive struggles were swiftly forgotten as the Cruisers wasted no time making amends. On just the second play of the game, quarterback Hunter Klumpar unleashed a picture-perfect pass that found Ky Nation in full stride. Nation, displaying incredible speed, outpaced his defender for a breathtaking 95-yard touchdown, setting the tone for the game.

Klumpar and Nation's connection continued to flourish throughout the game. Klumpar showcased his precision passing with two more touchdown strikes to Nation, covering distances of 38 and 54 yards. Nation had 205 receiving yards on just four receptions, with three touchdowns.

Not to be overshadowed, Jacob Simons also got in on the scoring action, hauling in a Klumpar pass for a 10-yard touchdown. Max Henley added another dimension to the Cruisers' attack with a six-yard rushing touchdown, capping off a memorable day.

One of the game's standout moments came from Henley, who unleashed a spectacular 67-yard run in the final quarter, narrowly missing the goal line. It was a run that will be remembered as one of the season's highlights for the Cruisers. Henley would finish the game with 102 yards rushing on the day.

Bellevue Christian managed to find the end zone early in the third quarter, with quarterback Kaden Kivett connecting with a receiver in the back of the end zone for their sole touchdown of the game. Unfortunately for them, their two-point conversion attempt fell short.

With this convincing win in the books, the Eatonville Cruisers are now poised to open 1A Evergreen League play next week. They will welcome the Tenino Beavers, who are still in search of their first win this season with a record of 0-4. Football fans can look forward to an exciting matchup scheduled to kick off at 1 pm. The Cruisers have shown they have the firepower to make a statement in the league, and their victory over the Vikings serves as a promising prelude to the battles that lie ahead.