Tigers on Top

Ephrata bounces back from 1-4 start to make 2A State Playoffs

CLARKSTON – The Ephrata Tigers began their season with a 1-4 record through the first month of the season. Now, that same Tiger team is off to the 2A State Tournament after a 17-7 win over Clarkston on Friday in the District 5/6/8 Crossover. “We played lights out on defense the whole game and held their really good passing attack in check for the most part except for one drive,” said Ephrata Head Coach Patrick Mitchell. “The kids played great and they prepared really hard all week for that moment and that atmosphere.” A 17-point second quarter was enough for the Tigers to hold on to the win over the Bantams, who finished second in the Greater Spokane League. Ephrata quarterback/linebacker Travis Hendrick first scored on a two-yard rush and followed up with a 35-yard interception returned for a touchdown. Mitchell said that the weather tailored to the run-heavy approach of the Tiger offense.