Mt. Rainier High School kicked off its 2024 football season on Friday, Sept. 6, with a hard-fought 42-27 loss to Highline in the first-ever “Waterfront Cup” at Highline Memorial Stadium.
Despite a strong effort, the Rams’ defense struggled to contain Highline’s offense, led by senior quarterback Ronan Rasmussen, who threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns.
Although Mt. Rainier battled throughout the game, they couldn’t close the gap.
The Rams look to bounce back as they face South Kitsap on Friday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m.
Some highlights from the game, courtesy Carrie Rasmussen:
Schedule
Here is the Pirates 2024 football schedule:
| DATE | OPPONENT | LOCATION | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Sept. 6, 7:00 PM | Highline High School | Away @ Highline Memorial Stadium | Loss, 42-27 |
| Friday, Sept. 13, 7:00 PM | South Kitsap High School | Home | |
| Friday, Sept. 20, 7:00 PM | Stadium High School (Conference) | Home | |
| Thursday, Sept. 26, 7:00 PM | Auburn Riverside High School (Conference) | Home | |
| Friday, Oct. 4, 7:00 PM | Kentridge High School (Conference) | Home | |
| Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:00 PM | Kentwood High School (Conference) | Away @ French Field | |
| Friday, Oct. 18, 7:00 PM | Tahoma High School (Conference) | Away @ Maple View Middle School | |
| Friday, Oct. 25, 7:00 PM | Auburn High School (Conference) | Away @ Auburn High School | |
| Friday, Nov. 1, 7:00 PM | Kennedy Catholic High School (Conference) | Home |
