Lathrop Malemutes defeat Soldotna Stars 6-0 in Alaska high school football game

Lathrop - Lathrop High School linebacker Ridge Christlieb picked up 72 rushing yards and scored 1 touchdown to guide the Lathrop Malemutes to a 6-0 win over the Soldotna Stars on Friday night in a high school football game.

The Malemutes also received vital efforts from quarterback Luke Abshire who completed 1 pass for 8 yards and defensive back Nic Saunders who .

Soldotna's wide receiver Joshua Bingham threw for 7 yards and wide receiver Joshua Whiteley had 7 receiving yards.

The win helps Lathrop improve to 2-0 on the season while Soldotna falls to 0-1-1. Tonight’s game was the first matchup between the two teams.

Lathrop travels to Anchorage, AK to face off against the East Thunderbirds on Friday August 27. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.

Soldotna travels to Eagle River, AK to take on the Chugiak Mustangs on Friday August 27. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.