Rainier Christian just misses winning first home game

Rainier Christian put on quite a show for the football team’s first home game at Kentlake High Saturday afternoon. The Mustangs lost 26-20 to the Hawks of Tulalip Heritage from Marysville, but the boys kept the game interesting and made a run in the fourth to at least tie the game. The drive was stopped by a fumble with about 1 minute left on the clock.

By Dennis Box • September 27, 2011 6:54 pm
Rainier Christian’s David Helmer hauls in the ball for a touchdown against Tulalip Heritage on Sept. 24.
Rainier Christian’s David Helmer hauls in the ball for a touchdown against Tulalip Heritage on Sept. 24.

Rainier Christian put on quite a show for the football team’s first home game at Kentlake High Saturday afternoon.

The Mustangs lost 26-20 to the Hawks of Tulalip Heritage from Marysville, but the boys kept the game interesting and made a run in the fourth to at least tie the game. The drive was stopped by a fumble with about 1 minute left on the clock.

Rainier Christian fell behind early, but, found the formula for scoring and by the third quarter had pulled to 26-14.

Ben Littlefield broke a 48-yard run on the second play of the fourth quarter and the Mustangs were within six at 26-20. The two-point conversion failed.

The Mustangs showed a balanced attack moving the ball on the ground and through the air.

Fullback Jared Nelson scored on a run on the right side of the line and wideout David Helmer scored on a passing play.

Next up for Rainier Christian is Neah Bay at noon on Saturday at Kentlake High.

The Mustangs will be looking to score its first win for the two-year-old program.