Pullman Hounds shut out Moscow in rivalry game

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  Pullman High School football team defeated Moscow High School 17-0“He did not miss a snap from the hit and led the Hounds to a 17-0 win over Moscow in the Battle of the Border on Friday at Bear Field.”
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  The game was part of the Battle of the Border rivalry“Hounds grab shutout in Battle of the Border — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT MOSCOW — Pullman quarterback Griffen Engle crossed the goal line on the game’s first score in the second quarter. He wanted to shove it to Moscow, the Hounds’ biggest rival. Step by step across the goal line, he hoisted the ball in the air. Engle received what he deemed a late hit from Moscow to his midsection, and dropped to his knees. Even before he fell to his knees, the very moment the Bear defender’s black shoulder pad hit him, he told himself, “I’m going to bring it to them.” In a rivalry game, Engle did not need any more bulletin board material. He did not miss a snap from the hit and led the Hounds to a 17-0 win over Moscow in the Battle of the Border on Friday at Bear Field.”
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  The game took place on Friday“The Sept. 12 edition of The Moscow-Pullman Daily News. Source: https://www.dnews.com/e-edition/the-moscow-pullman-daily-news-sept-12-81df7015 Hounds grab shutout in Battle of the Border — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT MOSCOW — Pullman quarterback Griffen Engle crossed the goal line on the game’s first score in the second quarter. He wanted to shove it to Moscow, the Hounds’ biggest rival. Step by step across the goal line, he hoisted the ball in the air. Engle received what he deemed a late hit from Moscow to his midsection, and dropped to his knees. Even before he fell to his knees, the very moment the Bear defender’s black shoulder pad hit him, he told himself, “I’m going to bring it to them.” In a rivalry game, Engle did not need any more bulletin board material. He did not miss a snap from the hit and led the Hounds to a 17-0 win over Moscow in the Battle of the Border on Friday at Bear Field.”
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  Junior quarterback Griffen Engle led the Hounds“Pullman quarterback Griffen Engle crossed the goal line on the game’s first score in the second quarter.”
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  Griffen Engle completed 10 passes out of 17 attempts“He finished the game going 10-for-17 for 104 yards and a touchdown in the air.”
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  Griffen Engle gained 104 yards through passing“He finished the game going 10-for-17 for 104 yards and a touchdown in the air.”
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  Griffen Engle scored a touchdown“Pullman quarterback Griffen Engle crossed the goal line on the game’s first score in the second quarter.”
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  Griffen Engle had 20 carries“He also added 20 rushes for 80 yards on the ground.”
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  Griffen Engle gained 80 yards through rushing“He also added 20 rushes for 80 yards on the ground.”
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  Griffen Engle scored the first touchdown in the second quarter“Pullman quarterback Griffen Engle crossed the goal line on the game’s first score in the second quarter.”
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  The Hounds achieved a shutout victory“He did not miss a snap from the hit and led the Hounds to a 17-0 win over Moscow in the Battle of the Border on Friday at Bear Field.”
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  The Hounds improved to 2-0 on the season with the win“Engle allowed the Hounds (2-0) to marry the pass and the run in a way that kept the chains moving and when needed they needed to, hit a chunk play down the field.”
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  Moscow High School fell to 0-2 on the seasonNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.