Peninsula slips by Auburn Mountainview 17-10 | Prep football

Auburn Mountainview fell to 1-5 on Friday with a 17-10 South Puget Sound League 3A loss to Peninsula in Gig Harbor. The Lions (0-2 league, 1-5 overall) had a 7-0 lead after the first half but were unable to fend off the Seahawks (2-0, 3-3) who scored all their points in the second half.

Auburn Mountainview fell to 1-5 on Friday with a 17-10 South Puget Sound League 3A loss to Peninsula in Gig Harbor.

The Lions (0-2 league, 1-5 overall) had a 7-0 lead after the first half but were unable to fend off the Seahawks (2-0, 3-3) who scored all their points in the second half.

Senior Ray Hardaway notched Auburn Mountainview’s lone score in the game, returning the opening kickoff 83 yards for a touchdown. Hardaway also led the team in rushing with 26 yards on nine carries.

Sophomore quarterback Gresch Jensen finished with 24-of-40 passing for 176 yards with one interception.

Senior Joey Cassano had nine catches for 89 yards and junior Jess Weathers caught eight for 40 yards.

Junior Jason Sele had nine solo tackles, an assist and one tackle for a loss. Hardaway chipped in with seven solo tackles and four assists.

Devon Tandberg added a 36-yard field goal for the Lions.

Avega Siolo led the way for Peninsula with 136 yards rushing on 19 carries with two touchdowns.

Auburn Mountainview will host Lakes (2-0,