Stanwood Opens Season Strong with 27-14 Win over Spanaway Lake

he Stanwood Spartans kicked off their 2024 season in impressive fashion, knocking off Spanaway Lake 27-14 in their opener Friday night.

Stanwood wasted little time getting on the board. Quarterback Alex Maldonado hit Preston Turner in stride for a 65-yard touchdown strike, giving the Spartans the early momentum. Turner wasn’t done there. , he pounced on a Spanaway Lake fumble and raced it back for another score, swinging the game firmly in Stanwood’s favor.

The Sentinels tried to claw their way back, but Stanwood’s defense held strong, forcing turnovers and limiting big plays. Maldonado kept the offense balanced, while the Spartans’ ground game chewed up valuable clock in the second half.

By the final whistle, Stanwood had secured a 27-14 win and set the tone for what they hope will be a strong season. Turner’s two-touchdown performance — one through the air and one on defense — earned him recognition as our North Sound Physical Therapy Player of the Game.