Eight-man powers book strong league launch

Three of the pre-season “teams to watch” picked up power wins Friday in the first round of league action in the SE eights. Liberty Christian, the team picked by many league coaches to be the power club in the fall race, moved their record to 4-0 with 54-14 blistering of Touchet, a team which had a strong start in non-league action.

LaCrosse/Washtucna dominated Sunnyside Christian 50-6 for their third win of the year, and Pomeroy topped the SJE Vikings 64-28.

In a smoke-delayed game at Colton Monday, Garfield Palouse Viking weighed into the league with a 68-40 marathon win over the Wildcats.

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