Raider football starts season with a win

The Raider varsity football team won their season opener Friday, defeating the Chewelah Cougars 12-7 in Chewelah.

“We knew that Chewelah was a tough opponent,” Raider Head Coach Tim Rasmussen told The Star on Monday. “It was a very good battle, a great defensive game from both schools.”

“When it comes down to it, we made more plays than they did,” Rasmussen continued. “I was impressed with our tea...