Jamaree Jones rushed for three touchdowns, but the Plainsmen could not quite catch Kelso.
Jones’ 2-yard run in the third quarter pulled Evergreen with 21-14. And his second 2-yard run in the fourth quarter got the Plainsmen with 28-21.
But Taylor Radcliffe’s 55-yard punt return sealed the victory for the Hilanders.
KELSO 35, EVERGREEN 21
Evergreen 0 7 7 7–21
Kelso 6 15 7 7–35
First quarter
K — Aaron Adams 13 run (kick failed)
Second quarter
E — Jamaree 1 run (Conner Finnegan kick)
K — Taylor Radcliffe 4 run (Radcliffe run)
K — Adams 1 run (Josh Powers kick)
Third quarter
E — Jones 2 run (Finnegan kick)
K — Lloyd Melone 16 run (kick good)
Fourth quarter
E — Jones 2 run (Finnegan kick)
K — Radcliffe 55 punt return (kick good)