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Tumwater defeats Liberty 41-10 in season opening football game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 6:16 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

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The Tumwater Thunderbirds opened their football season with a 41-10 victory over Liberty at Liberty HS on Friday night. Ethan Bello sparked the offense early by returning a punt 89 yards for a touchdown. Tumwater established a 28-3 lead by halftime and continued to pull away throughout the second half. Quarterback Jake Reid completed all six of his pass attempts for 79 yards and two touchdowns, while Tyler Briscoe rushed for 80 yards and two scores. The Tumwater defense contributed three turnovers, including interceptions by Gabe Millard and Landon Anchors. Coach William Garrow credited the defensive effort for containing Liberty’s offensive shifts and motion schemes. Tumwater hosts Steilacoom next Friday, Sept. 11, for its home opener.

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•Tumwater defeated Liberty 41-10 on Friday night at Liberty HS.
•Ethan Bello scored the game's opening touchdown on an 89-yard punt return.
•Jake Reid completed six passes for 79 yards and two touchdowns.
•Tumwater forced three turnovers, including interceptions from Gabe Millard and Landon Anchors.
•The Thunderbirds face Steilacoom on Sept. 11 for their next game.

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6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Tumwater builds early lead, cruises to win over Liberty

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Sep. 5—Box Score At Liberty HS THUNDERBIRDS 41, PATRIOTS 10 Tumwater 14 14 7 6 — 41 Liberty 0 3 0 7 — 10 Team StatsTUM LIB Rushing Yards 179, N/A Passing Yards 79, N/A Total Yards 252, N/A Individual Stats Rushing: TUM — Tyler Briscoe 10/80/2 TDs, Grady Wall 2/19/TD Passing: TUM — Jake Reid 6-6/79/2 TDs Receiving: TUM — Gabe Millard 4/38/TD An early Ethan Bello punt return set the table for ...
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