Football Preview: Banks Braves vs. Rainier Columbians
The Banks Braves will challenge the Rainier Columbians at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Rainier is hoping to do what North Marion couldn't last Friday: put an end to Banks' winning streak, which now stands at three games. Banks blew past North Marion 49-28. Given the Braves' advantage in MaxPreps' Oregon football rankings (they are ranked 27th, while the Huskies are ranked 137th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lane Gilbert was a one-man wrecking crew for Banks as he threw for 136 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 passes, and also rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Jarrett Martin made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Banks' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Brayden Exline, Max Walker, Martin, and Brady Johnson picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Rainier had to endure a ten-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They managed a 46-42 win over Valley Catholic on Friday. The Columbians' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Banks' victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Rainier, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Banks against Rainier in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 49-12 victory. Will Banks repeat their success, or does Rainier have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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