Lindbergh, Renton, Hazen all heading to playoffs | Football
Published 1:26 pm Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Lindbergh football team stayed perfect since an opening-week forfeit, beating Franklin 49-0 Oct. 18.
The Eagles (7-1 overall, 5-0 Seamount) take on Kennedy Thursday night at 7 p.m. with the Seamount League championship on the line.
Against Franklin, Lindbergh went up 42-0 by the half. Tyrell Shavers passed for 67 yards and two touchdowns on just three attempts.
Lindbergh’s rushing game was hitting on all cylinders. Daniel Wiitenan rushed eight times for 118 yards and two touchdowns. Cam Callen rushed three times for 99 yards and a touchdown. Casey Smith also rushed for a score.
Callen and Devonn Jackson caught touchdown passes. Brandon Mills returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown.
Lindbergh has clinched the league’s top 2A seed and will play the No. 4 SPSL 2A seed Nov. 2 for a berth into the state tournament.
Sumner is 5-1 in the SPSL 2A. Clover Park, Steilacoom and Washington are all tied at 4-2.
Renton 30, Evergreen 6
Renton topped Evergreen 30-6 Friday.
The Indians (4-4, 3-2) play Hazen Friday night at 7 p.m. in the regular season finale.
Renton led 14-6 at the half, and pulled away later. Da’ssaun Sauls threw touchdown passes to Ray Castro and Kenneth Green, plus ran in a touchdown. Elijah Clayton returned a fumble for a touchdown and Uriel Gonzalez kicked a 28-yard field goal.
Renton plays Bremerton Nov. 2 for a berth to state.
Hazen 56, Foster 7
Hazen dominated early and beat Foster 56-7 Friday.
The Highlanders (4-4, 3-2) led 28-0 through the first quarter. Jordan Abdullah ran for four touchdowns, three of them in the first quarter.
Joe Glaefke and T.J. Andrews all rushed for touchdowns. Kyle Nelson returned a punt for a touchdown and Drew Kelly returned an interception for a touchdown.
Hazen plays the Wesco No. 3 team (likely Glacier Peak) Nov. 2 or 3 for a berth to state.
Bellevue 49, Liberty 11
Liberty fell to Bellevue 49-11 Friday.
The Patriots (3-5, 2-4 KingCo 3A/2A) finish their season Friday against Mount Si.
Tynan Gilmore scored Liberty’s only touchdown on a one-yard run. Josh Johnson kicked a 27-yard field goal.
