Tenino football holds off Rainier for a 19-14 season-opening victory

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

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Tenino defeated Rainier 19-14 in a high-school football game played at Rainier HS on Friday night. The Beavers built an early 19-0 advantage behind a 16-yard touchdown pass from Evan Morey to Easton Miller and two scoring runs by Mason Metcalf. Despite the comfortable lead, Tenino struggled with discipline, committing 21 penalties and turning the ball over four times. Rainier capitalized on these errors by scoring two fourth-quarter rushing touchdowns to narrow the margin to five points. Tenino ultimately held the lead as time expired to secure the win and move to 1-0 on the season. The Beavers return home to play Kalama on Sept. 11, while the Mountaineers host Pe Ell/Willapa Valley the same evening.

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  • Tenino recorded a 19-14 victory against Rainier on Friday night.
  • Mason Metcalf contributed two rushing touchdowns for the Beavers.
  • Tenino committed 21 penalties and four turnovers during the game.
  • Rainier scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter during a late comeback attempt.
  • Tenino hosts Kalama and Rainier hosts Pe Ell/Willapa Valley on Sept. 11.
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  • 6:20 PMYahoo SportsBeavers overcome turnovers and penalties to top Mountaineers
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Sep. 5—Box Score At Rainier HS BEAVERS 19, MOUNTAINEERS 14 Tenino 6 6 7 0 — 19 Rainier 0 0 0 14 — 14 Scoring Summary T90 (Q1) — Evan Morey 16-yard pass to Easton Miller (Two-point failed) T90 (Q2) — Mason Metcalf 2-yard run (Two-point failed) T90 (Q3) — Metcalf 4-yard run (PAT good) RAIN (Q4) — Rushing TD RAIN (Q4) — Rushing TD It was far from the prettiest game for the Tenino football team on ...

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