East Valley Knights Edge Out Pullman Greyhounds
The Knights secured a 19-14 victory at Hobbs Field, handing the Greyhounds their first home loss of the season.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Football
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The East Valley Knights defeated the Pullman Greyhounds 19-14 in a close contest held at Hobbs Field. This result marks the first time the Greyhounds have lost on their home turf this year.
Why it matters
The game plan relied on outside runs, sweeps, and option pitches to bypass the stout interior defensive line of the Pullman team. This win moves East Valley to a 3-2 record within the 2A GSL conference.
Brogan Larsen led the Knights with 20 carries for 123 rushing yards and added a 45-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. The victory was clinched by a late fourth-and-2 touchdown pass from Gideon Raczek to Larsen.
The players
Brogan Larsen
He is a primary offensive contributor for the East Valley Knights who recorded over 150 total yards and two touchdowns in the game.
Gideon Raczek
He is the quarterback for the East Valley Knights who executed the decisive fourth-down touchdown pass.
East Valley Knights
This is a high school football team based in Spokane Valley that currently holds a 5-3 overall record.
Pullman Greyhounds
This is a high school football team based in Pullman that entered the contest with an overall record of 6-2.
The details
East Valley utilized a variety of outside runs and screen passes to move the ball effectively against the Pullman defense. The game was decided late in the fourth quarter when the Knights scored with 45 seconds remaining to take the lead.
Timeline
The game between the East Valley Knights and Pullman Greyhounds took place on October 23, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This victory forces a tighter race for playoff positioning within the 2A GSL conference standings as teams reach the final stretch of the regular season. The outcome disrupts the conference hierarchy by forcing a tie between the programs at 3-2 in league play.
The result leaves both East Valley and Pullman with identical 3-2 league records, significantly complicating the path to the postseason for both programs. Pullman fans will look toward the final games of the year to see if the team can rebound from their first home defeat.
The takeaway
The Knights demonstrated that strategic adaptation to an opponent's defensive strengths can overcome home-field disadvantages. Coaches can utilize this game as a case study in executing short-yardage plays under high-pressure situations.
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