Timberline couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Lincoln Abes at home and fell 41-0. While losing is never fun, the Blazers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington football rankings (they are ranked 90th, while the Abes are ranked 32nd).
Lincoln found their leader in underclassman Sione Kaho, who rushed for 51 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 104 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Kaho a new career-high in rushing yards. Maurice Gosby Jr was another key player, rushing for 91 yards on only eight carries.
Timberline will head out to take on Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lincoln, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Yelm at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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