Week 9 roundup: NK wins league title; Kingston tops Tenino; South Kitsap ends the season with a victory

North Kitsap 28, Olympic 14

Taylor Jackson rushed for over 250 yards and two touchdowns as the Vikings clinched their third league championship in five seasons with a 28-14 win over Olympic. Quarterback Colton Bower added 125 yards and two scores as North Kitsap’s no-huddle, high-tempo offense helped to wear down the Trojans. However, despite the loss, Olympic did qualify for the postseason as the Olympic League’s No. 3 team. Both teams play district playoff games this Friday.

Read more about that game here.

Next game: North Kitsap: Nov. 8, 7 p.m. vs. Fife. Olympic: Nov. 8, 7 p.m. at Franklin Pierce.

Kingston 20, Tenino 13

The Bucs moved to .500 with a 4-4 overall record after defeating Tenino, 20-13, on the road on Friday. Daniel Afton led the team with 86 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Kingston quarterback Kyler Coe-Yarr added 70 rushing yards and tossed a 12-yard touchdown pass to Riley Belgarde that gave the Bucs a 14-13 lead just before halftime. Kingston will play a week ten crossover game.

Next game: Nov. 8, 7 p.m. at Renton.

South Kitsap 28, Battle Ground 24

The Wolves ended their season with a victory at Ed Fisher Field, holding off a big, physical Battle Ground team in a 28-24 win. Benjamin Miller rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown for South Kitsap and quarterback Rylen Bayne scored twice and completed 6-of-12 passes for 136 yards and a touchdown. Bayne’s 2-yard rushing touchdown with 5:44 left in the game proved to be a winner.

Next game: none.

Sequim 36, Bremerton 21

The Knights weren’t able to fulfill their postseason hopes, falling to Sequim, 36-21 on the road, keeping them out of one of just three league playoff spots. Darick Dejesus led the team with 98 rushing yards and Kimo Retome added 75 yards and two touchdowns. Kelo Logova threw for 108 yards, including a 33-yard touchdown pass to Junior Newman. Logova also added 49 yards on eight rushing attempts. Bremerton trailed just 12-7 at halftime, but Sequim scored 16 consecutive points in the third quarter to put away the game.

Next game: TBD.

Gig Harbor 6, Central Kitsap 0

A first quarter Tides touchdown from quarterback Cade Dessert to receiver Griffin Sparrow held up as the Cougars were shutout in their final regular season game. Nigal Hardee and Eathan Dodson both had interception on defense and Flex Rodenhurst led the team with nine total tackles, including one tackle for a loss. Central Kitsap will play a crossover game week ten against Lakeside.

Next game: Nov. 8, 7 p.m. vs. Lakeside.

Cascade Christian 60, Klahowya 7

The top team in the Nisqually League showed why on Saturday as they beat Klahowya, 60-7. The Eagles couldn’t slow down Yale commit Parker Johnson, who threw for five touchdowns. Logan Wallis scored Klahowya’s only touchdown of the game. The Eagles’ regular season continues this Friday against Bellevue Christian.

Next game: Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. vs. Bellevue Christian.