Highline High’s Pirates lost a thrilling, close football match against Juanita High Ravens on Friday night, Oct. 18, 2024, losing by a final score of 35-28.
The game, played at Juanita’s home field, saw both teams battle neck-and-neck, with the Ravens pulling ahead in the final minutes.
Juanita’s victory was secured by a crucial kick return touchdown with just seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, followed by a successful extra point that pushed the score to 35-28.
Highline had tied the game earlier in the quarter, but the Ravens responded quickly, taking advantage of the momentum shift.
Despite the Pirates’ efforts, including a fumble recovery and three passing touchdowns, they couldn’t overcome Juanita’s offensive push in the closing minutes.
Highline is now 2-5 on the season, while Juanita improves to 4-3.
The Pirates final game will be against Libery High on Friday night, Oct. 25 at Highline Memorial Stadium, with a 7 p.m. kick off.
| DATE/TIME | OPPONENT | LOCATION | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. | Mount Rainier (Non-Conference) | Home – Highline Memorial Stadium | Won 42-27 |
| Saturday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m. | Kennedy Catholic (Non-Conference) | Away – Highline Memorial Stadium | Lost to Kennedy via forfeit |
| Friday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. | Interlake (Non-Conference) | Away – Interlake HS | Lost to Interlake 35-28 |
| Friday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. | Issaquah (Conference) | Away – Issaquah HS | Lost to Issaquah 27-21 |
| Thursday, Oct. 3, 6 p.m. | North Creek (Conference) | Home – Highline Memorial Stadium | Lost to North Creek 55-33 |
| Friday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. | Lake Washington (Conference) | Home – Highline Memorial Stadium | Won 13-7 |
| Friday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. | Juanita (Conference) | Away – Juanita HS | Lost to Jaunita 35-28 |
| Friday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. | Liberty (Renton) (Conference) | Home – Highline Memorial Stadium | TBD |
