Prep football: Archbishop Murphy 50, Sultan 23

EVERETT — Archbishop Murphy shot out to an imposing 36-7 halftime lead and went on to defeat Sultan in a Cascade Conference game that ensures the Wildcats the No. 2 seed in the 2A district playoffs. The Wildcats had 392 yards of total offense, getting 30 carries for 226 yards and five rushing touchdowns, while also going 7-for-16 for 166 yards and two passing TDs. Standout performers for Murphy included Alex Kramer, who had a receiving and a rushing TD, and Liko Tevaga, who had two rushing TDs. The Wildcats finished their regular season with only one loss to Lakewood.

At Archbishop Murphy H.S.

Sultan0788—23

Archbishop Murphy1521140—50

AM—Guy 50 run (kick failed)

AM—Kramer 32 pass from Kruse 32 (Shireman kick)

AM—Safety, blocked punt through back of end zone

AM—Kramer 15 run (Shireman kick)

AM—Tevaga 1 run (Wade kick)

AM—Byrne 12 run (Shireman kick)

S—Ian Cooper 90 kickoff return (Isaac Cooper kick)

AM—Tevaga 10 run (Wade kick)

AM—Byrne 72 pass from Buchanan (Wade kick)

S—Ian Cooper 38 pass from Rivas (Rivas run)

S—Branham 18 pass from Rivas (Branham pass from Rivas)

Records—Sultan 2-5 league, 3-6 overall. Archbishop Murphy 6-1, 8-1.