Juanita to play Columbia River during first round of state | Prep football

The Juanita High School football team will play Columbia River at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Kiggins Bowl in Vancouver.

The Juanita High School football team will play Columbia River at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Kiggins Bowl in Vancouver.

The contest is part of the first round of the state playoffs, with the winner advancing and the loser going home.

Juanita advanced to the game by defeating Oak Harbor, on Whidbey Island, 49-35 on Friday.

The Chieftains are 6-4 on the season,while Juanita is 8-2 overall this year.

Columbia River’s high-powered offense bailed the team out last week, as they defeated Capital, 60-55 during a play-in game for state.