EVERETT — The Archbishop Murphy football team advanced the the Class 2A state championship game, rolling over Anacortes 59-17 in a state semifinal game on Saturday.

Junior running back Isaiah Smith rushed for 153 of his 157 yards in the first half as the Wildcats built a 38-10 lead over the defending state champions at Goddard Stadium. Senior quarterback Evan Ruiz connected with receiver Henry Gabalis for touchdowns of 75, 37 and 41 yards and finished the game with 205 yards and four TDs on 7-for-15 passing.

It was quite a different story from the 2024 semifinals, when Tumwater blasted Archbishop Murphy 42-0. The Wildcats will get another crack at the Thunderbirds in the state championship game, 3 p.m. Saturday at Husky Stadium.

Tumwater also won its semifinal game in dominant fashion,

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