Black Hills pounds the rock against Hudson’s Bay, earns first win

Black Hills' James Ross IV (35) breaks away from the defense during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Coen Reaves (7) and Grady Reaves (5) celebrate after a tackle during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Jesse Keith (2) carries the ball for a touchdown during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Tyson Creekpaum (4) and Caden Murphy (56) celebrate after a fumble recovery during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills takes the field before a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Jerry Zamora (59) and Jaxon Simmons (6) celebrate after a touchdown during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Tyson Creekpaum (4) makes a tackle during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Jaxon Simmons (6) hurdles a defender during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Jesse Keith (2) carries the ball during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Jesse Keith (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Grady Reaves (5) and Tyson Creekpaum (4) make a tackle during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Marshall Orona (37) carries the ball during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Caden Murphy (56) makes a tackle during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Logan Johnston (52) celebrates a touchdown during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' James Ross IV (35) carries the ball while breaking a tackle during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Owen Aslakson (16) carries the ball while Marshall Orona (37) looks for a block during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' James Ross IV (35) stiff arms a defender during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Owen Aslakson (16) and Tyson Creekpaum (4) make a tackle during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Jamin Bender (9) kicks the ball off during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Marshall Orona (37) avoids a defender during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' Owen Aslakson (16) runs the ball during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills' James Ross IV (35) drops back to pass during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills Jaxon Simmons (6) breaks away down the sideline during a game against Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Black Hills lifts their helmets to celebrate a victory over Hudson's Bay at Tumwater District Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Posted Saturday, September 26, 2026 1:00 am

BOX SCORE

At Tumwater District Stadium

WOLVES 39, EAGLES 14

Hudson’s Bay 7 0 0 7 — 14

Black Hills 7 19 0 13 — 39

Individual Stats

Rushing: Black Hills — James Ross IV 149 yards, TD; Marshall Orona 34 yards, 2 TD; Jesse Keith 57 yards, TD; Jaxon Simmons 75 yards, TD; Owen Aslakson 41 yards, TD

Passing: Black Hills — None

Receiving: Black Hills — None

By Thurston Chronicle staff

The Black Hills football team picked up its first win of the 2026 campaign with a 39-14 throttling of Hudson’s Bay Friday night.

Black Hills, which led 26-7 at halftime, rushed for over 350 yards, led by sophomore quarterback James Ross IV with 149 yards and a touchdown. Junior Marshall Orona scored two touchdowns on the ground and rushed for 34 yards. Three others — senior Jesse Keith, senior Jaxon Simmons and sophomore Owen Aslakson — each scored a touchdown.

Keith also intercepted two passes and recovered a fumble on defense.

“I’m just really excited for these young men. They’ve been working extremely hard, and it’s awesome to see that work translate into a win,” Black Hills head coach Tom Spray said. “More importantly, I think the guys are really starting to buy into our brand of Wolves football. We ran the ball very effectively, and defensively, they were flying around and playing with energy and physicality.”

Black Hills (1-2) will host Hockinson Friday, Oct. 2.

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