Sixth-grade Junior Hornets football edge Harpers Angels in season opener

The Junior Hornets battled Harpers Angels Saturday at the Enumclaw High practice field.

The Junior Hornets battled Harpers Angels Saturday at the Enumclaw High practice field.

The fourth- and fifth-grade teams came out strong, but in the end lost the battle.

The sixth graders edged the Angels 14-12. Austin Rewoldt recovered a fumble with three minutes remaining to save the game.

The seventh-grade team lost.

The eighth-grade team, led by Austin Nelson, Travis Beard and Zak Carroll, won.

The Hornets are at home Sept. 10 against the Bulldogs at Pete’s Pool.