Football Preview: Graham-Kapowsin Eagles vs. Sumner Spartans
Graham-Kapowsin is 7-2 against Sumner since September of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Graham-Kapowsin Eagles will head out to face off against the Sumner Spartans at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Graham-Kapowsin comes in on six and Sumner on five.
Last Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Graham-Kapowsin beat Spanaway Lake 24-19. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Washington football rankings (they are ranked ninth, while the Sentinels are ranked 61st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Graham-Kapowsin found their leader in sophomore Blake Pearson, who rushed for 141 yards and a touchdown. Those 141 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Pearson. Aj Tuivaiave was another key player, having thrown for 251 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Sumner took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 38-6 victory over Emerald Ridge. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won four contests by 31 points or more so far this season.
Graham-Kapowsin pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Sumner, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
Graham-Kapowsin beat Sumner 38-31 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Graham-Kapowsin repeat their success, or does Sumner have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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