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Gallery: Meridian beats King’s Way Christian, 35-12

September 17, 2023 1:20 am

Meridian’s Jaeger Fyfe stiff-arms a defender as he forces his way through him while their team is watching from the sidelines. — Meridian’s Jaeger Fyfe stiff arms a defender for more yards in Saturday’s game against King’s Way Christian. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridian’s Taylor Sharp (19) breaks up a pass. — Meridian’s Taylor Sharp (19) breaks up a pass. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridian’s Josh Elmer runs in for the touchdown as another opposing team's player runs right behind him while both teams brace against each other. — Meridian’s Joshtyn Elmer runs in for the touchdown Sept. 16 during a game against King's Way Christian. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridian’s James Hedahl stops King’s Way Christian quarterback Dayton Nigro by holding onto his waist as another player tries to push him off. — Meridian’s James Hedahl stops King’s Way Christian quarterback Dayton Nigro. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridian’s Landen Downey holds in a catch in the end zone for a touchdown as two other players from the opposing team reach to drag him down. — Meridian’s Landen Downey holds in a catch in the end zone for a touchdown. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Emily Tew, left, and Kallie Craig smile and dance in their parents' lap as other spectators watch on. — Emily Tew, left, and Kallie Craig smile and dance in their seats as cheerleaders lead a dance. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridian’s Kelley Gray rushes for a touchdown as King's Way Christian defender is left on the ground as his teammates rush to stop Kelley Gray. — Meridian’s Kelley Gray spins off a King’s Way Christian defender for a touchdown. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

A King’s Way Christian defender tries to stop Meridian’s Landen Downey by grabbing his jersey's sleeve as he falls. — A King’s Way Christian defender tries to stop Meridian’s Landen Downey by grabbing his jersey Friday, Sept. 16 in the Trojans’ 35-12 win. Downey had two touchdowns in the victory. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridian players break through a black banner held by cheerleaders after halftime. — Meridian players break through a banner after halftime. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridian’s Kelley Gray blocks a punt as he's tackled by another player. — Meridian’s Kelley Gray blocks a punt and the Trojans recover the ball. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridian’s Lincoln Hoefer reaches to tackle the quarterback as other players try to stop the charge. — Meridian’s Lincoln Hoefer, right, sacks the quarterback for a second time during Saturday’s game against King’s Way Christian. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

The Meridian Trojans defeated King’s Way Christian Knights 35-12 on Saturday, Sept. 16 in Bellingham.