Auburn Mountainview fades against Bonney Lake, loses 35-28 | Prep football

Published 2:22 pm Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Auburn Mountainiview senior Joey Cassano scampers arond the end against Bonney Lake.
Auburn Mountainiview senior Joey Cassano scampers arond the end against Bonney Lake.

Auburn Mountainview gave up 21 third-quarter points to Bonney Lake last Thursday, losing 35-28 to the Panthers in South Puget Sound League 3A action at Sunset Chev Stadium in Sumner.

After taking a 21-14 lead into the fourth quarter, the Lions (2-3 league, 2-7 overall) allowed Bonney Lake (4-1, 4-5) to claw its way back into the game in the fourth, where the Panthers outscored Auburn Mountainview 21-7.

For the Lions, sophomore quarterback Gresch Jensen was 29-of-47 for 276 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Jensen also led the team’s rushing attack with 16 carries for 113 yards and a TD.

Senior Ray Hardaway had 13 carries for 50 yards and caught a touchdown pass.

Senior wideout Joey Cassano had 13 catches for 141 yards, and sophomore Ryan Lacey had eight receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown. Jesse Weathers added a touchdown reception.

On defense, junior Jason Sele had 10 tackles and a fumble recovery. Junior Abenego Kodiano added an interception.

The win earned the Panthers a first-round playoff game at 7 p.m. Saturday against KingCo 3A Mercer Island (4-3, 4-) at Sunset Chev Stadium.

The Lions wrap up their season with a crossover game against SPSL 2A Clover Park (1-6, 3-6) at 7 p.m. Thursday at Auburn Memorial Stadium.