TACOMA, Wash. – At Spanaway, being best friends and two of the top 2025 high school football freshmen in Washington state means no worries.
Zydrius Rainey-Sale, a linebacker from Bethel High School and the consensus No. 1 senior recruit in the state, and Daryan Clemons, the No. 5 ranked running back and wide receiver from Spanaway Lake High School, are on the future team. We are planning to become mates. washington huskies.
But that had to be put on hold as these two standout teams and their respective teams faced off for survival in a loser-elimination 4A SPSL mini-tiebreaker game this weekend at Bellarmine Prep on Tuesday night. Ta.
With each team guaranteed two series starting at the opponent’s 25-yard line, Laney Sale and the Bison won 7-0 and advanced to this weekend’s league crossover playoffs.
Rather than drowning in the moment when Clemmons’ high school career was coming to an end, the two exchanged a few words after the game.
When asked if there was any part of her that was sad that Clemons’ career had come to an end, Rainey-Sale couldn’t hide her grin. “That’s the thing. He should have come to Bethel.”
Clemons reiterated that the Bison players were “lucky” in the mini-tiebreaker, adding that he plans to attend Bethel’s next game “to see us lose.”
My friend, indeed.
The two giants also met in consecutive plays in the final series at Spanaway Lake.
Clemons tried to cut in on Root, but Rainey-Sale deflected the pass. The same thing happened on the next play – third down.
“I read the play, and I could see how he got off (on the route). He did a slow release, and I was watching him on film, so he scrambled down there. ,” Rainey-Sale said.
Both future college teammates eventually softened and started talking about their true relationship off the field.
It’s love,” Rainey-Sail said. “It’s been a long time since we grew up together. We’ve been through some ups and downs together.”
Clemons added, “That’s my brother. We’ve been through everything together. … Most people don’t get to play with a brother at the next level, especially in college. It’s just a blessing. That’s what happened.”
