It was a case of less is more when the eight-man La Conner High School football team closed out its season at Lummi Nov. 1.

The Braves (2-6) exceeded their prior season point total with an explosive 56-6 non-conference victory.

La Conner, which normally plays an 11-man format, had just four days to prepare for this contest.

Looking to end a rebuilding year on a positive note, the Braves had little trouble adjusting to the quick turnaround and eight-man game.

"It was a fun game to be a part of," head coach Charlie Edwards said afterward. "Everyone got a good deal of playing time, and the pigski...