Yelm quarterback Damian Aalona is consoled by a supporter in the stands after the Tornados’ loss to Bellevue during the 3A state football championship game on Friday, Dec. 1, at Husky Stadium in Seattle.
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Yelm linebacker Nathan Ford, front, and lineman Landen Barger, back, react after the Tornados’ loss to Bellevue during the 3A state football championship game on Friday, Dec. 1, at Husky Stadium in Seattle.
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Tornado fans react while watching the 3A state football championship game between Yelm and Bellevue on Friday, Dec. 1, at Husky Stadium in Seattle.
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Yelm wide receiver Jordan Lasher (4) Is helped up off the ground as his teammates celebrate a turnover during the 3A state championship game at Husky Stadium on Friday, Dec. 1.
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Yelm running back Brayden Platt is ejected from the 3A state championship game after an altercation with Bellevue players at Husky Stadium on Friday, Dec. 1.
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Yelm quarterback Damian Aalona leaps for the football during the 3A state championship game at Husky Stadium on Friday, Dec. 1.
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Yelm head coach Jason Ronquillo argues with referees about a call in favor of the Bellevue Wolverines during the 3A state championship game at Husky Stadium on Friday, Dec. 1.
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Yelm wide receiver Maurice Williams makes a catch in the 3A state championship game at Husky Stadium on Friday, Dec. 1.
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Yelm’s Marius Aalona (7) high fives wide receiver Gio Sanchez (13) during the 3A state championship game at Husky Stadium on Friday, Dec. 1.
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Yelm quarterback Damian Aalona runs the football down the field as he fends off the Bellevue Wolverines’ JJ Pendergast (4) during the 3A state championship game at Husky Stadium on Friday, Dec. 1.
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