Whitworth Pirates Defeated Pacific University 41-6
The Whitworth Pirates dominated their Northwest Conference opener with a decisive victory at the Pine Bowl.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Football
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Whitworth University opened Northwest Conference play with a commanding 41-6 victory over Pacific University on October 3, 2026. The win at the Pine Bowl moved the Pirates to a 2-1 season record while dropping the Boxers to 0-4.
Why it matters
This victory serves as a critical start to conference competition for Whitworth, establishing momentum early in their league schedule. The result highlights the team's balanced offensive production and defensive execution against a Pacific squad struggling to find a win.
Quarterback Logan Lacio completed 24 of 28 passes for 270 yards and four touchdowns, while running back Kurt Solano contributed 90 rushing yards. Kicker Iden Bone added significant points with successful field goals of 48 and 55 yards.
The players
Logan Lacio
He is the starting quarterback for the Whitworth University football team.
Iden Bone
He serves as the placekicker for the Whitworth University football team.
Kurt Solano
He plays as a running back for the Whitworth University football team.
Maddox Suitonu
He is a defensive back for the Whitworth University football team.
Reagan Nicanor
He is the starting quarterback for the Pacific University football team.
The details
The Whitworth game plan successfully forced Pacific into one-dimensional play while relying on a deep passing attack that utilized 11 different receivers. Defensively, the Pirates limited their opponent through a sharp performance that included an interception by Maddox Suitonu.
Timeline
The football game occurred on October 3, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win effectively resets Whitworth's conference standing, providing a significant boost as they aim for a high placement in the Northwest Conference. The result forces Pacific into an uphill battle as they remain winless heading deeper into the season.
Whitworth enters their next league matchup with a 2-1 overall record, maintaining their competitive momentum in the Northwest Conference. Pacific's offense continues to struggle, as quarterback Reagan Nicanor finished with only 119 yards and one interception.
The takeaway
The Pirates demonstrated high efficiency in the passing game by rotating 11 different receivers to keep the defense off-balance. Maintaining this depth and utilizing special teams advantages will be key as the team faces tougher conference opponents in the coming weeks.
What happens next
Whitworth University is scheduled to play a football game against George Fox University next week.
Further reading
For more updates on the season, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Spokesman Review.
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