Federal Way figured to give White River its first big test of the high school football season after the Hornets had started the season by going 5-0 and outscoring their opponents by a combined score of 256-23.

Led by its defense that completely shut down Federal Way, White River passed that test with a 17-0 victory over the Eagles in a 3A North Puget Sound League game at Arrow Lumber Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 10.

“They just came out and they were ready to play,” said Federal Way coach Marcus Yzaguirre of White River (6-0, 5-0 NPSL). “They did an awesome job preparing, and we came up with a slow start.”

Federal Way was at less than full strength at quarterback and on the offensive line, and it showed. The Eagles, (3-3, 3-2) were held to 17 yards of offense: 67 yards passing and minus-50

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