Blaine hasn't had much luck against Mt. Baker recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Borderites will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mountaineers at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
As a matter of fact, Blaine put up the most points they have all season on Friday. They blew past Friday Harbor 42-21. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Borderites as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Blaine found their leader in sophomore Connor Brown, who rushed for 57 yards and one score on only six carries.
Meanwhile, Mt. Baker posted their closest victory since November 4, 2024 on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 34-33 photo finish over Lynden Christian.
Mt. Baker's win came from a few key players Blaine will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jet Ross, who picked up 119 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Toga Tigilau was another key player, throwing for 130 yards and four TDs.
The win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 2-5. As for Mt. Baker, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Blaine and Mt. Baker were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in November of 2024, but Blaine came up empty-handed after an 8-7 defeat. Can the Borderites avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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