By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

Football

Kennedy Catholic 57, Mt. Rainier 7

Kennedy Catholic claimed its fifth straight North Puget Sound League 4A division title Friday by blasting Mount Rainier.

The Lancers improved their overall record to 8-1, and their in state record to 8-0.  They went 6-0 in division play.

Kennedy Catholic now opens playoff action with a noon Saturday home game against North Creek of Bothell at Highline Memorial.

Mount Rainier hosts Liberty in a 7 p.m. Thursday non-league game.

Highline 60, Renton 0

The Pirates beat the Redhawks in convincing fashion Thursday to pur the wraps on the Kingco League Class 2A crown.

They finished at 6-0 in division action and improved to 8-1 overall.  Their only loss was by a 45-38 score to Kennedy Catholic.

Highline hosts Steilacoom for a 7 p.m. Friday playoff.

Ballard 34, Lincoln 6

The Beavers routed Lincoln in a Metro League playoff Saturday.

They visit Arlington at 7 p.m. Friday for winner to state action.

Meadowdale 36, Chief Sealth 27

Chief Sealth took a non-league loss Friday.