Sumner had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Lake Stevens Vikings by a score of 31-28. The Spartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Sumner's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Braylan Pope, who picked up 118 receiving yards and four TDs. Nate Donavan was another key signal caller, throwing for 196 yards and four touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes.
Lake Stevens was led to victory by Blake Moser and Jayvian Ferrell. Moser rushed for 90 yards and one score on only nine carries, while Ferrell rushed for 136 yards and one TD on only 14 carries. Those 136 rushing yards gave Ferrell a new career-high.
Looking ahead, Sumner will host Kennedy Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lake Stevens, they will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against Bellevue at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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