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White River Dominates, Lakes Wins in OT in Week 1 Football
4 Sep
Summary
- White River scored 38 unanswered points against Bonney Lake.
- Lakes secured a dramatic overtime victory against Bethel.
- Tahoma's Brady Bonnell accounted for four touchdowns in a blowout win.

Week 1 of the South Sound high school football season featured intense competition, with several notable outcomes on Thursday, September 3, 2026. White River High School staged a remarkable comeback against Bonney Lake, ultimately winning 38-7 after trailing early. Quarterback Chaz Strickland threw four touchdowns, supported by receiver Parker Fry's three scores.
In another nail-biter, Lakes High School emerged victorious over Bethel with a 23-17 overtime win. The decisive touchdown came from Toetu Moliga, capping a strong second-half performance by Lakes. Meanwhile, Tahoma High School demonstrated strong offensive power, defeating Eastlake 41-14. Quarterback Brady Bonnell was instrumental, accounting for four touchdowns with impressive passing and rushing statistics.