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Othello Huskies shut out Ellensburg Bulldogs in season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 7:51 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

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Summary

The Othello Huskies opened their 2026 football season with a 24-0 home victory against the Ellensburg Bulldogs this past Friday. After a scoreless first quarter, quarterback Noah Ozuna scored the game's first touchdown in the second quarter to give the Huskies a 6-0 halftime lead. Running back Cain Gonzalez added a rushing touchdown in the third, and Ozuna recorded two more rushing scores in the final period following an interception by Armoni Zuniga-Mendez. An altercation in the fourth quarter resulted in one ejection from each team, though the Huskies maintained their shutout through the final whistle. Head coach Jerome Learman secured his first win with the team, emphasizing a need to improve on special teams performance after missing all conversion attempts. The Huskies are scheduled to play their next game on the road against Prosser on Thursday at 7 p.m.

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By the Numbers

•Othello defeated Ellensburg 24-0 in their 2026 season opener.
•Noah Ozuna led the Huskies offense with three rushing touchdowns.
•The Huskies defense held the opposition scoreless to earn a shutout.
•One player from each team was ejected during the fourth quarter.
•Othello plays its next game at Prosser on Thursday at 7 p.m.

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Sep. 9—OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies got off to a hot start for their 2026 football season as they beat the Ellensburg Bulldogs 24-0 Friday evening. This victory marked both the start of the season and a new era of Othello football with new head coach Jerome Learman. "I thought we did a lot of things well, I'm pleased with our effort," said Huskies Head Coach Jerome Learman. "We obviously made ...
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