Port Angeles 27, Bainbridge 7
The Spartans had their opportunities, but the Port Angeles defense came up big when needed, and Bainbridge was turned away in a 27-7 loss on the road. Bainbridge twice had the ball inside the 5-yard line, but couldn’t score on either possession and Port Angeles running back Daniel Cable had a big night with three touchdowns, which included throwing a 96-yard scoring pass to his receiver after taking a pitch from the quarterback. Despite having several long drives and dominating time of possession, Jack Grant picked up the Spartans’ only points with a 4-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
Next game: Oct. 21, 7 p.m. vs. North Kitsap.
North Kitsap 56, Bremerton 21
Colton Bower threw for over 350 yards and six touchdowns as the Vikings continued their offensive assault on the Olympic League in a 56-21 win over Bremerton. Logan Sloman and Jaxson Gore each caught two touchdowns and went over 100 yards receiving for North Kitsap. Sloman had the biggest offensive play of the game, taking a short pass from Bower and out-running a speedy Bremerton secondary for a 76-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Gore also returned an interception 88 yards for a score in the third quarter. Junior Newman had four receptions for 115 yards and two touchdowns for Bremerton.
Next game: North Kitsap: Oct. 21, 7 p.m. at Bainbridge. Bremerton: Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. at North Mason.
Olympic 62, Kingston 7
Joshua Gauyan and Alvin Fanua each scored twice on the ground for the Trojans as they rung up plenty of offense agains Kingston in a Thursday night matchup. Gauyan also had a punt return for a touchdown that served as the first score of the game for Olympic. Xavier Valenuzela added a 9-yard touchdown run to give his team a 14-0 lead after the first quarter. Valenzuela also caught a 30-yard touchdown from quarterback Dylan Boschee-Perry in the second quarter, and Boschee-Perry himself also scored once on the ground. Brooks Arnim picked up Kingston’s only touchdown on a 7-yard score.
Next game: Olympic: Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. at Port Angeles. Kingston: Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. vs. Sequim.
Klahowya 44, Life Christian Academy 40
The Eagles had some big plays in this game as they outlasted Life Christian Academy on the road. Damon Clarke connected with Carson Moore on passing touchdowns of 16 and 49 yards, and Clarke also had a 20-yard touchdown run. Nathan Turk came up with a big interception late in the game for Klahowya.
Next game: Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. vs. Cedar Park Christian.
Bethel 36, South Kitsap 7
The Wolves were able to hit a few big plays in the passing game once again, but had trouble finding the end zone as they fell to Bethel in Spanaway, 36-7. Mason Elena connected on passes of 20 yards or more with Nathan Ericson, Jorden Lee and Braden Skovald, but a second quarter touchdown was all the offense could muster.
Next game: Oct. 23, 7 p.m. at Puyallup.