Despite having to play two wide receivers at quarterback because of injuries, the Federal Way High School football team came oh so close to advancing in the state Class 3A football playoffs Nov. 7 at Kelso High School’s Schroeder Field.

After taking a lead in overtime with a field goal, the Federal Way defense, which had been so good all night, surrendered a 4-yard touchdown run from Kelso’s to Kainoa Fili, which gave the Hilanders a 13-10 victory. “They’re a good team and they came through,” said Federal Way coach Marcus Yzaguirre, whose team finished the season with a 6-4 record. “It’s unfortunate. We just didn’t make the plays that we needed to.”

Kelso’s score in overtime (the drive started at the Federal Way 25-yard line) was the only points the Eagles’ defense allowed with Kelso’s f

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