Eastside and Liberty remain the top two teams in Rugby Washington's Boys HS league, but they had to work for it.
Eastside eked out a 14-13 decision over the Rainier Highlanders to go to 3-0.
Rainier held a 10-7 lead at halftime after taking control of the point of contact.
In the second half, flyhalf Kooper Tasler's penalty goal made it 13-7.
The score held for most of the half, but Eastside No. 8 Alex Ball scored on a pick-and-go with flyhalf Valentin Rozeck converting. That was Ball's second try of the match, and for Rozeck, his kick proved to be the game-winner
Rainier threatened to score the rest of the match, and they had a kickable penalty, however, Tasler was the ine yellow-carded for the penalty try and so wasn't available to take the shot.
Rainier is likely itching for a rematch.
