Grinnell’s Wyatt Hunter Puts In Video Game-Like Performance
Grinnell’s Wyatt Hunter Wyatt Hunter 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Grinnell | 2021 IA could only laugh when asked about his performance on the football field Friday night. Hunter ran the ball 31 times for 453 yards and scored…
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Continue ReadingGrinnell’s Wyatt Hunter Wyatt Hunter 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Grinnell | 2021 IA could only laugh when asked about his performance on the football field Friday night.
Hunter ran the ball 31 times for 453 yards and scored seven touchdowns, adding two receptions for 50 yards with both of those going to the end zone.
The Tigers earned an 80-32 victory over Oskaloosa to improve to 3-1 on the year.
“The only game I’ve scored that many times in was on my Xbox,” Hunter admitted.
It was a memorable night for Hunter, as he placed his name atop the Grinnell school records.
Week 4 highlights – Oskaloosa vs. Grinnell – https://t.co/RjhNwpjo8F
— Wyatt Hunter (@WyattHunter_28) September 19, 2020
The line did an excellent job up front,” Hunter said. “They dominated the defense and in the box.”
As the game progressed, Hunter lost count in just how many times he had visited the Grinnell end zone.
“After the third or fourth TD, I lost count,” he said. “I just tried to get more every play.”
The Tigers have reeled off three consecutive wins, scoring over 48 points each week, since a loss to Harlan. Hunter has 1,092 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns on just 88 carries this year, adding seven receptions for 148 yards and three more scores.
As a junior, Hunter ran for 1,589 yards with 23 TDs and 15 catches for 236 yards and a pair of scores. He also had 250 yards rushing and three touchdowns as a sophomore.
“This year has been so much fun so far,” Hunter said. “I just need to hydrate well every week so nothing like Week 1 happens again.”
Next up for Grinnell will be a road game at Benton before returning home to face Cedar Rapids Xavier. The Tigers finish the regular season at Clear Creek-Amana.