The Juanita High School football team advanced to the first round of the state playoffs with a big win on Whidbey Island, as they beat Oak Harbor High School in a shootout, 49-35, on Friday.

The Rebels scored first, a touchdown , with four minutes remaining in the first quarter and then stayed one score ahead of the Wildcats during the next two quarters. Juanita finally broke through and pulled away with two minutes left in the third quarter as they took a 42-28 lead and held on for the win.

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The Rebels now advance to the first round of state where they will take on Columbia next weekend with the time and venue to be determined.