Rainier downed by No. 2 Newport in first round of state tournament

Toledo football players attempt to wrestle the ball from the hands of a Rainier football player during a game at Toledo High School on Friday, Oct. 10.

Otto Rabe/Otto@chronline.com

Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:09 pm

By Nisqually Valley News staff

The Rainier football team was eliminated from the 2B State Tournament on Saturday, as the Mountaineers lost 56-6 to No. 2 Newport.

Prior to the loss, the Mountaineers had rattled off wins in five of their last six games to clinch a state berth after an 0-4 start.

They finish their season 5-6 overall and will graduate four seniors: Jayden Manibusan, Kaden Goodman, Jordan Pringle, and Dorien Cano.

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