SHORELINE — Third-ranked King’s held previously unbeaten Port Townsend to just 15 yards rushing in the second half en route to a victory Friday night in the first round of the Class 1A state football playoffs.
Defensive end Duncan Cull led the Knights’ defense with 10 tackles.
“My hat is off to our defensive coordinator (Kyle Wilkins) and our defense,” King’s head coach Jim Shapiro said.
King’s running back Caleb Perry rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries. Quarterback Koa Wilkins passed for 125 yards, and tight end Ed Sundquist caught three passes 41 yards.
Port Townsend (10-1) came into the game ranked No. 8 in the state.
“With Port Townsend’s ranking and reputation, we came in to this game as a bit of an underdog. It was a blessing to be at home,” said Shapiro, whose team improved to 9-1. “Our guys out-hit them and won with attitude and effort. We haven’t really been healthy since Week One. We got some of our key guys back and things were working for us.”
King’s moves into next week’s state quarterfinals where it faces either Meridian or Hoquiam.
“We’ve been to the quarterfinals the last six years in a row (without advancing),” Shapiro said. “This year we are not calling it that, we are just saying next week’s game is the ‘next round.’”
At Woolsey Stadium
Port Townsend7000—7
King’s14037—24
King’s— Cole Mitchell 68 pass from Koa Wilkins (Jack VanDyke kick)
PT— Carson Marks 2 pass from Berkley Hill (Gerry Coker kick)
King’s— VanDyke 20 field goal
King’s— Perry 12 run (VanDyke kick)
King’s— Perry 2 run (VanDyke kick)
Records—Port Townsend 10-1 overall. King’s 9-1.
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