Patriots, Indians fall in openers | Football

Renton got off to a rough start with a 34-13 loss to Cedarcrest 34-13 in the season opener Friday night. The Indians (0-1) got two touchdowns from senior running back Anthony Gold.

Renton got off to a rough start with a 34-13 loss to Cedarcrest 34-13 in the season opener Friday night.

The Indians (0-1) got two touchdowns from senior running back Anthony Gold.

Renton made a late switch to start third-stringer Jawaun Robinson at quarterback for undisclosed reasons.Renton faces Vancouver College Sept. 8 at home next.

 

Patriots lead early, but can’t hang on

Liberty got off to a solid start and led Skyline 21-14 in the second quarter, before the Spartans took over. The Patriots lost 62-27 in the season opener Friday night.

Liberty (0-1) got three touchdowns in the first half from senior quarterback Jordan West. West also scored on a 30-yard run late in the game. Josh Gordon, Tynan Gilmore and Connor Hudson all caught touchdowns.

The Patriots hit a rough patch when they turned the ball over on four straight possessions and couldn’t get a first down in the third quarter.

West completed 10 of 22 passes for 170 yards. Hamilton Noel rushed 18 times for 52 yards.

Liberty beat Skyline 39-34 in the season opener last season. The Patriots play Issaquah Sept. 9 at Issaquah High School.