Raiders defeat Kittitas, progress to first round of state

 

Last updated 11/8/2017 at 10:22am

Quarterback Hunter Whitelaw keeps the ball for a quick gain. He rushed for 57 yards.

The Lake Roosevelt Raiders football team defeated Kittitas in Coulee Dam on Friday in the districts crossover tournament, sending the now 7-2 Raiders to the first round of the state tournament.

The Kittitas Coyotes scored first in the first quarter, intercepting a pass and returning it for a touchdown. Kittitas didn't score an extra point.

Lake Roosevelt answered when Raider Dylan Steinert ran 91 yards for a touchdown. "Steinert made a great run," said Head Coach Bubba Egbert. Steinert ran for 105 yards during the game.

The Raiders also didn't score an extra point, leaving the score tied 6-6 at the half.

In the second half, Raider Tony Nichols ran for a touchdown. A successful two-point conversion on a pass to Lucas Bird put the Raiders up 14-6.

"Nichols had another excellent run, and Bird made a big catch with the two-point," Egbert said.

Kittitas never really came close to scoring again.

Dylan Steinert breaks away in a sprint to a 91-yard touchdown run. - Scott Hunter photos

"Our defense really shut them down," Egbert said.

Raider Elijah Harris stood out on defense with nine tackles, including three for a loss, and a fumble recovery.

The Raiders defended their lead until the clock ran out, with the cold-tolerating fans chanting "on to state!" from the stands.

The 7-2 Raiders play the 7-2 Davenport Gorillas on Friday, Nov. 10, in Davenport at 7 p.m.

LRHS vs Kittitas

Raiders 14, Coyotes 6

Passing: Whitelaw 7/20, 57 yards, INT

Rushing: Steinert 105 yards, 1 TD; Nichols 69 yards, 1 TD

Receiving: Horn 18 yards; Wapato 18 yards

Defense: Harris 9 tackles, 3 TFL, FR; Nichols 5 tackles, TFL; St. Pierre 5 tackles

 

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