The Ballard football team visited the Bothell Cougars at Pop Keeney field last night for the Cougars' homecoming night.
Despite some chances, the Beavers were unable to score in the first two quarters, allowing Bothell to gain a 35 to 0 lead by halftime.
The Cougars opened the second half with another touchdown, expanding their lead to 43 to 0.
But then, thanks to a run drive by Junior Devaughn Dorsey and a two-point conversion, Ballard finally got on the scoreboard with 8 points.
Bothell scored again in the beginning of the fourth quarter but Ballard then scored by a 63 yard touchdown and two-pint conversion, making the score 49-16.
Making a strong fourth quarter comeback, the Beavers scored once more for a final score of 49 to 22.
Ballard highlights of the game included
- 12 rushes for 156 yards and 1 touchdown by Junior Dominic King.
- Junior Johnny Verduin was 12 of 26 for 91 yards giving him over 1,000 yards passing for the season
- Junior Devaughn Dorsey had 6 carries for 28 yards and 1 touchdown.
- Senior Jesse Scott had 3 catches for 23 yards.
- Junior Jordan McColloch had 1 rushing touchdown.
- Senior Blake Sechler had two catches for 21 yards.