Morton defeats Oakville 70-6 behind seven long touchdown runs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
FootballMorton opened its eight-man football season with a 70-6 victory over Oakville on Friday night at home. The Huskies dominated the game by scoring nine total touchdowns, including seven plays of 50 yards or longer. Liam Pelletier led the rushing attack with 137 yards and two scores on three carries, while Logan Mays added 118 yards and two touchdowns on two carries. Both players also contributed kickoff returns for touchdowns during the contest. Oakville managed its only score in the second quarter on a 57-yard run by Evan Schlesser. Morton heads to Puyallup to play Chief Leschi on September 11, while Oakville returns home to host Wahkiakum.
- •Morton defeated Oakville 70-6 at home on September 5.
- •The Huskies scored seven touchdowns of at least 50 yards.
- •Liam Pelletier and Logan Mays each recorded two rushing touchdowns.
- •Peyton Shields and Logan Mays both returned kickoffs for touchdowns.
- •Morton visits Chief Leschi on September 11 for its next game.
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Big plays help Morton roll past Oakville
"Sep. 5—Box Score At Morton HS HUSKIES 70, ACORNS 6 Oakville 0 6 0 0 — 0 Morton 40 22 8 0 — 70 Scoring Summary MOR (Q1) — Peyton Shields 64-yard kickoff return (Two-point good) MOR (Q1) — Logan Mays 64-yard run (Two-point good) MOR (Q1) — Liam Pelletier 82-yard run (Two-point good) MOR (Q1) — Pelletier 51-yard run (Two-point good) MOR (Q1) — Mays 54-yard run (Two-point good) MOR (Q2) — Mays ...
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