Colony stumbles against Wolfpack

The Colony Knights hosted undefeated West Valley Saturday night looking for a win that would put them solely atop the Northern Railbelt Conference standings. It was not to be.

West Valley rolled past the Knights 20-0, making the Wolfpack the only team in the conference with an unblemished record.

West Valley's big running backs, Justin Ferringer and Ward Dobbs, continually ran for big gains to keep Colony's attacking defense off balance. Each ran for one touchdown in the game.

West Valley's big line on both sides of the ball proved to be too much for the Knights. The Wolfpack offensive line pushed Colony off the line of scrimmage, providing big holes for the running backs.

The defensive line contained Colony's running game, limiting only short yardage gains. Ferringer was continually able to get at Colony runners.

"West Valley has two great players in Dobbs and Ferringer," said Colony head coach Tom Lincoln. "We weren't able to stop them tonight."

Colony was able to mount a scoring drive in the third quarter, moving the ball down to West Valley's 18-yard-line.

A penalty pushed the ball back, then a fumble on fourth down squandered Colony's best opportunity of the night.

Colony hosts Juneau-Douglas on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Palmer rebounds

against North Pole

Palmer returned to the winner's column with a decisive 35-16 win over North Pole Friday night at Machetanz Field.

Adam Norton rushed for two touchdowns in the game, carrying the ball 14 times for 135 yards.

Palmer quarterback Charlie Bentti passed for 154 yards, connecting with Aaron Abbott and Dustin Eley for touchdowns in the second and third quarter.

Palmer moves on to Wasilla to play the Warriors in the annual Potato Bowl this Friday at 7 p.m.

Wasilla rolls past Lathrop

Wasilla went to Lathrop Friday night and cruised to a 26-13 victory over the Malemutes.

The Warriors bounced back after suffering two straight losses to West Valley and Eielson.

Travis Dutcher rushed for three first-half touchdowns to lead the Warrior attack.

Wasilla's Abe Salmon added another touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Jake Carney returned to action to pass for 66 yards in the game.

Wasilla hosts Palmer Friday night in the Potato Bowl at 7 p.m.

Houston edged by Homer

Houston's fourth-quarter comeback came up just short against Homer Friday night, losing 9-8 at Houston.

Homer led with a touchdown and a safety late in the game when Houston's Peter Clemens hit Shaun Haragan on a 30-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion pulled Houston to within one point of Homer, but Houston was not able to score again as Homer held on for the win.

Clemens passed for 139 yards in the game.

Houston hosts Anchorage Christian School Saturday at 4 p.m.