Rainier Beach Vikings Top Stanwood Spartans in State 3A Round of 32

The Rainier Beach Vikings stormed past the Stanwood Spartans with a commanding performance, advancing to the Round of 16 in the State 3A Tournament.

The Vikings struck early, scoring on the very first play from scrimmage as Ze Watkins ripped off a 75-yard touchdown run to put Rainier Beach on the board. Stanwood quickly responded, with Alex Maldonado powering in an 11-yard touchdown run and a successful extra point giving the Spartans a brief 7–6 lead.

Rainier Beach regained control as quarterback Esquire Williams connected with Tariq Shabazz on a 35-yard touchdown pass, putting the Vikings ahead 20–7.

Through three quarters, the game remained tight, with Stanwood keeping pace and cutting the deficit to 20–14. But in the fourth quarter, Rainier Beach’s offense came alive, outscoring the Spartans 27–7 to secure a decisive victory.

With the win, the Vikings move on to the next round of the State 3A Tournament, while the Spartans’ season comes to a close.