Friday just wasn't the day for Rainier's offense. They were beaten by the Banks Braves 44-0 on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 46 points in the game before, the Columbians' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Banks' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lane Gilbert led the charge by throwing for 226 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 passes. Jarrett Martin was Gilbert's top target, picking up 119 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Rainier's loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Banks, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Rainier will look to defend their home field on Friday against Warrenton at 7:00 p.m. Warrenton's defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so Rainier's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Banks, they are taking a road trip to challenge Kennedy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Banks knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Kennedy likes a good challenge.
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