By John Stimpson
Journal contributor
Amidst strong wind gusts and sheets of penetrating rain, the mighty Wolverines shut out the La Conner Braves on their home field on Thursday, Nov. 1.
Friday Harbor now faces the Concrete Lions at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 6 at La Conner High School in a state-qualifying mini-playoff. Both teams tied for first place in the Northwest 1B and 2B League with league records of 3-1. The Wolverines are 6-3 and the Lions are 4-6.
The winner of the two-quarter game on Nov. 6 advances to the 2B State Tournament and will take on top-seeded Adna on Nov. 9 or 10.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Wolverine Kyson Jackson sprints to the goal line to add to the many Wolverine touchdowns.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Wolverine, No. 44, Kaden Perez slows down the Braves running back.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Friday Harbor’s Kadan Ritchie runs up the middle for good yardage.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Wolverine Austin Wynne stops the Braves midfield, causing a fumble and a Wolverine recovery.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Quarterback Jaden Jones runs the ball for a massive yard gain.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Wolverine Kaden Ritchie recovers a fumble from a Braves runner.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Many Wolverines surround and bring down the Braves running back.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Friday Harbor’s Jordan Lawson receives a pass and runs for approximately a 60-yard touchdown, the first of his two for the night.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Jordan Lawson races the referee to the goal line for the first of his two touchdowns for the night.
