Redemption: Hazen Denies Franklin 36-15

Nearly a year after Franklin denied Hazen of its ticket to the 3A state playoffs, the Highlanders found themselves right back at the gate. But this time, Hazen wasn’t going to be denied.

Instead the Highlanders capitalized on several Franklin turnovers to beat the Quakers 36-15 and return to the state playoffs for the first time since 1993.

Hazen coach Drew Oliver said after the game he was happy with his team’s ability to take the ball away but believes his team can play better as they only played three of the four quarters.

The Highlanders will play the Capital Cougars Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at Ingersoll Stadium in Olympia.  http://osd.wednet.edu/for_students/athletics/ingersoll_stadium_directions_and_parking_--spring_2009

On Friday, Patch will preview the Hazen-Capital game.

Game Summary:

First Quarter

Fra – safety - tackle in end zone

Haz – Eric Jacobs 21 run (Frankie Johnson kick)

Second quarter

Fra – Trevon Harris 52 run ( Uriel Reynoso kick)

Fra – Darnell Berry 53 fumble return (kick blocked)

Haz – Jacobs 3 run (Jacobs run)

Haz – JD Peterson 80 pass from Cody Taylor (Johnson kick)

Fourth quarter

Haz – Tray Brown 1 run (Johnson kick)

Haz – Jacobs 30 run (Johnson kick)