Skyline, Issaquah to battle for state football championship
November 30, 2008
Issaquah Eagles fans, get ready for another showdown with Skyline. This time it will be at the Tacoma Dome for the 2008 Class 4A state title.
Issaquah has now won four straight in its run to state after beating the Central Kitsap Cougars 31-13 Nov. 29 at the Tacoma Dome.
The Skyline Spartans beat Ferris 24-21 in its semifinal bout Nov. 29 in Spokane. Junior quarterback Jake Heaps threw for 266 yards and connected with sophomore receiver Kasen Williams for a touchdown. Skyline improved to 13-0.
Issaquah looked like its healthy self, Saturday, as it used a balanced offensive attack and strong defensive line. With all of its top starters playing, Issaquah stifled any Central Kitsap momentum throughout the afternoon game.
“They did a great job against the run,” said Issaquah head coach Chris Bennett after the game. “But at this point in the season everybody plays good and you’ve got to find ways to move the football and we did that.”
Issaquah out-gained the Cougars 276 yards to 179.
The Eagles play Skyline for the state championship at 7:30 p.m., Friday at the Tacoma Dome.
Check back for the full game stories later.
