Highline Pirates narrowly defeated by Issaquah Eagles 27-21 in close football game Friday night

The Highline Pirates lost a hard-fought away football match to the Issaquah Eagles by a score of 27-21 on Friday night, Sept. 27, 2024.

The match was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams showcasing their offensive strengths. Issaquah took an early lead, but Highline responded with a surge that saw them briefly retake the lead. However, the Eagles rallied in the final moments to clinch the win.

Pirates QB Ronan Rasmussen threw for 270 yards and 3 TDs.

With this loss, Highline falls to 1-4, while Issaquah improves to 4-1 on the season.

The Pirates will now prepare for their match against the North Creek Jaguars (3-2) in a 4A KingCo match at Highline Memorial Stadium at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3.

Here’s the Pirates remaining schedule:

DATE/TIMEOPPONENETLOCATIONRESULT

Friday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.Mount Rainier (Non-Conference)Home – Highline Memorial StadiumHighline won 42-27

Saturday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m.Kennedy Catholic (Non-Conference)Away – Highline Memorial StadiumLost to Kennedy via forfeit

Friday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m.Interlake (Non-Conference)Away – Interlake HSLost to Interlake 35-28

Friday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.Issaquah (Conference)Away – Issaquah HSLost to Issaquah 27-21

Thursday, Oct. 3, 6 p.m.North Creek (Conference)Home – Highline Memorial StadiumTBD

Friday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m.Lake Washington (Conference)Home – Highline Memorial StadiumTBD

Friday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m.Juanita (Conference)Away – Juanita HSTBD

Friday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m.Liberty (Renton) (Conference)Home – Highline Memorial StadiumTBD