When, where: 7 p.m. Friday at Nautilus Field, Hockinson HS
Records: Tacoma Baptist (1-1), Hockinson (0-2); non-league game
Game notes: Tacoma Baptist is a Class 2B school. … The Crusaders went 12-1 last season, reaching the 2B state semifinals. … Tacoma Baptist has played two 1A schools this season, losing to Charles Wright Academy 13-0 and beating Life Christian 28-8. … Kevin Brady rushed for 3 TDs. … Sophomore QB Taylor Martindale rushed for 158 yards last week. … Hockinson has suffered two lopsided losses to 1A La Center and 3A Prairie. … The Hawks have given up 99 points in two games. … RB Cameron Flemming has rushed for 190 yards and 3 TDs this season.
The Columbian’s take: Hockinson is in the rebuilding mode with plenty of new starters. But the offense began to show improvements last week. The Hawks are really looking for a confidence boost. In the end, playing a 2B school at home may be just what the Hawks need. Pick: Hockinson
