Week 1: Golden Hawks top Washington

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Friday’s game: Mid-Prairie 35, Washington 21

TD Parade: The Golden Hawks scored four touchdowns in the first half, beginning with a 5-yard TD run by Ryan Henry. Two more scoring runs came from QB Brooks Weber and QB Bronx Miller.

Eyes on the QB: Mid-Prairie QB Brooks Weber passed for two TDs and ran for another.

Defensive Stars: DB Kendrick Kos and LB Cecil Kelley each had fumble recoveries for the Golden Hawks.

Speed Demon: Washington’s Liam Roberts, who transferred from Highland, scored on a TD pass play of nearly 80 yards and also had a couple of lengthy kick returns.

Next week: The Golden Hawks (1-0) host Alburnett in a matchup of a pair of 2025 2A state quarterfinalists. Mid-Prairie’s only regular season loss last year was at Alburnett. Gametime is 7:15 p.m. Friday.

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