SUMNER — Trailing 14-3 entering the second half of the 4A state quarterfinals at Sumner Chev Stadium on Saturday, Glacier Peak knew it needed to throw the football.

Sumner, the defending state champions, imposed its will stopping the run, allowing just two net rushing yards on six attempts from Glacier Peak in the first half. GP coach Shane Keck knew he needed to dial up the playbook with a chance to make it a one-score game after receiving the second-half kick.

But the No. 5 seed Spartans (9-3) were ready for it.

On just the second play of the half for the No. 13 seed Grizzlies (9-2), Sumner senior Izear Ferguson snagged an interception over the middle of the field. Fellow senior Lance McGee scored a long rushing touchdown on the very next play to make it a 21-3 lead. The Spartans grab

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