Mules defeat Cardinals 18-13 in homecoming game

The Wahkiakum Mules edged the visiting Winlock Cardinals 18-13 in the Mules' homecoming football game on Friday.

Winlock took the lead at 11:49 of the second quarter when Dawson Hall shot a gap in the Mule line, snatched the ball from Mule quarterback Zach Brown and raced 60 yards for a touchdown. The conversion kick put the Cards up 7-0.

The Mules scored with 1:21 left in the first half on a 15-yard pass play from Gunnar Blix to Joey Moore. The conversion kick failed, leaving the Mules trailing 7-6 at halftime.

Jessica Thomas was introduced as the 2014 Homecoming Queen at halftime.

The Mules took the second half kickoff and mounted a long drive with Brandon Budd scoring on a 10-yard pass play from Brown. The conversion pass failed, leaving the Mules up 12-7 at 6:24 of the third quarter.

Budd scored on a short run early in the fourth quarter to give the Mules an 18-7 lead.

The Mules let the Cards back into the game with 2:30 left in the game. On fourth down, the snap sailed over the Mule punter's head and was downed on the Mule 20-yard line. Winlock took advantage of the field position, and Sean Berry scored on a 9-yard run with 2:09 left in the game. A pass attempt for the conversion failed, leaving the Mules ahead 18-13.

Winlock attempted an onside kick, but Blix was in position to corral the ball. The Mules were able to run out the clock and claim the win.

The win gave the Mules a 2-5 record; Winlock moved to 0-7.