Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Liberty). They claimed a resounding 49-20 win over the Highline Pirates. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Patriots have posted since November 2, 2023.
Liberty's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elijah Valach, who rushed for 72 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. Those 72 rushing yards gave Valach a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Marek Wright, who rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
When it comes to explaining why Highline lost on Friday, don't look at Ronan Rasmussen. Despite the final result, he threw for 267 yards and two touchdowns while completing 77.4% of his passes.
Liberty moved to 2-6 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak. As for Highline, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 2-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Liberty and Inglemoor are set to duel on Friday. Liberty is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home. As for Highline, they will welcome Mercer Island at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Mercer Island will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Highline surely won't give up without a fight.
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