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Archbishop Murphy Wildcats

Location: Mill Creek

Coach: Terry Ennis (fourth year at school, 32-4 in three varsity seasons; career, 236-78).

2003: 14-0, 1A state champions.

Returning starters (5 offense, 4 defense): OT Tony Slater, 5-10, 245, Sr.; G/LB Tyler Terhar, 6-2, 212, Sr.; QB/SS Kyle Wilkins, 5-10, 170, Sr.; TE Nik Pettinger, 6-1, 235, Sr.; RB/CB Stan Smith, 5-10, 185, Jr.; DT Chris Hoerauf, 6-2, 210, Jr.

Other key players: OL/DL/K Ben Fritsch, 5-11, 182, Jr.; RB Craig Duncan, 5-10, 170, So.

Outlook: Competition will get better as Wildcats move from 1A to 2A and into Cascade Conference that has two 3A schools. Archbishop Murphy has won 26 in a row and back-to-back 1A state titles.

Cedarcrest Red Wolves

Location: Duvall
 
Coach: Jason Frederick (first year)

2003: 0-10 in KingCo 3A. Joining new Cascade Conference.

Returning starters (9 offense, 7 defense): OL/DE Chris Brouillette, 6-0, 190, Sr.; OL/LB Mitchell Luce, 5-9, 170, Sr.; OL/LB Chris Cole, 5-9, 189, Jr.; OL T.J. Washam, 5-8, 170, Jr.; OL Austin Jenckes, 6-0, 190, Jr.; QB/DB Jeff Eldred, 6-1, 162, Sr.; RB/LB Philip Knight, 5-9, 166, Sr.; RB/DB Chet Schroeter, 6-2, 167, Sr.; WR Nick Ritter, 6-5, 180, Jr.; DL Tyler England, 5-9, 175, Jr.

Other key returners and newcomers: RB/LB Cody Hudson 6-0, 162, Sr.; DL/TE Nick Corp, 6-2, 221, So.; DL/OL Rick Westermann, 5-9, 187, So.

Outlook: Cedarcrest has new coach, plays in new league and has new hope. "We have a lot of players back on both sides of the ball and we'll be prepared to play every single game," Frederick said.

Cedar Park Christian Eagles

Location: Bothell

Coach: Ron Yocum (second year, 6-4)

2003: 6-4 playing JV and varsity schedule.

Returning starters (9 offense, 9 defense): RB/LB Shaun Angell, 5-10, 160, Sr.; SS/RB Mark Lee, 6-2, 180, Sr.; C/DT Zach Moore, 5-7, 260, Sr.; FB/LB Luke Shipley, 5-10, 230, Sr.; OT/DT John Kepler, 6-1, 230, Jr.; TE/LB Tony Pettigrew, 6-3, 220, Jr.; G/DE Hayden Roberts, 6-1, 210, Jr.; QB Sonny Behrends, 5-8, 160, Sr.; WR Collin Yocum, 5-9, 140, Sr.

Other key players: WR/DB Tyson Nelson, 5-10, 150, Sr.; TE/LB Brendan Bettinger, 6-0, 160, Jr.

Outlook: Eagles play full varsity schedule for first time in Northwest 1A League and Yocum thinks team will be competitive. "We've got some big kids with good quickness and a lot of talent who can really deliver a blow."

Christian Faith Eagles

Location: Sea-Tac

Coach: Sauni Savini (first year)

2003: 1-5 in Central-Pacific League, 2-7 overall. Playing independent schedule this season.

Returning starters (7 offense, 7 defense): FB/LB Ganady Kalvish, 6-0, 225, Sr.; RB/LB Mark Schylyy, 5-10, 185, Sr.; S/RB Brandon Wishard, 5-11, 175, Jr.; DT/G Brandon Davis, 6-2, 295, Jr.; C/NG Zander Winstad, 5-10, 265, So.; QB/S J.J. Willis, 5-9, 165, So.; TE/DT Brandon Gillis, 6-1, 225, So.; WR/CB Jason Hunter 5-8, 165, Sr.; WR/CB Jeff Hunter, 5-8, 165, Sr.; OT/DL Jamie Verdugo, 6-2, 265, So.

Other key players: G/LB Kameron Hillstrom, 5-9, 170, Fr.; RB/SS Champ Kelly, 5-7, 160, Fr.

Outlook: Savini, who coached most of his players in middle school, is optimistic about playing full B-11 schedule.

Darrington Loggers

Location: Darrington

Coach: Rob Wales (17 years, 91-76)

2003: 2-8 overall as independent. Joining Northwest 1A League.

Returning starters (6 offense, 6 defense): QB/DB Chris Reece 5-10, 150, Sr.; RB/LB James Dolph 5-8, 155, Sr.; OL/DL Tyler Pound, 6-2, 200, Sr.; OL/DL Garrett Gladsjo, 6-3, 210, Sr.; OL/DL Sean Jones, 5-10, 200, Sr.; RB/LB Ryan Hoveskland, 5-8. 150, Sr.

Other key players: RB Mark Jones, 5-10, 150, Fr.; WR/LB Dane Wales, 5-11, 150, Jr.; OL/DL Conner Traulsen, 6-0., 170, Fr.

Outlook: B-11 school by enrollment, Darrington will play up to Northwest 1A League.

Foster Bulldogs

Location: Tukwila

Coach: Mike Shannon (24th year, 79-126).

2003: 5-4 in Nisqually League and overall.

Returning starters (4 offense, 2 defense): QB Matt Pryzblo, 5-8, 150, Sr.; WR Brian Dodson, 5-11, 184, Sr.; WR/DB Matt Rarey, 5-11, 193, Sr.; C Cameron Pilo, 6-0, 272, Jr.; LB Jordan Chanes, 5-11, 164, Jr.

Other key player: RB/LB Brent Kalalau, 5-8, 163, Sr.

Outlook: After being senior-dominated last season, Foster is young but returns Pryzblo and big line.

Granite Falls Tigers

Location: Granite Falls

Coach: Eric Dinwiddie (2nd year)

2003: 1-7 league, 1-8 overall. Joining new Cascade Conference.

Returning starters (3 offense, 2 defense): OL/DL Alonzo DeLosSantos, 6-4, 270, Sr.; G/NG Josh Hornbeck, 6-2, 280, Sr.; QB/LB Brian Setzer, 6-2, 190, Sr.; WR/LB Tyler Anderson, 6-2, 170, Jr.; OL/LB Tim Bazan, 5-8, 255, Sr.

Other key players: RB/LB/K Kyle Nelson, 5-8, 155, Sr.; QB/SS Billy Villegas, 5-9, 165, So.; WR/S Charles Sears, 5-6, 140, Sr.; WR/CB Jake Peden, 6-5, 230, Jr.; WR/CB Matt Ferguson, 5-7, 150, Sr.; RB/LB Dakota Stepenson, 5-8, 175, Jr.

Outlook: Dinwiddie has a team that is big and has potential on offense.

King's Knights

Location: Shoreline

Coach: Jim Shapiro (8th year, 39-30).

2003: 6-3 in Chinook League. Joining new Cascade Conference.

Returning starters (5 offense, 5 defense): OT/DT Calvin Fujii, 6-2, 230, Sr.; G Daniel Uhrich, 6-1, 190, Sr.; G/DT Brandon Ersoz, 6-1, 210, Sr.; OT Chris Santucci, 6-1, 200, Sr.; RB/LB Victor Quan, 5-9, 165, Sr.; LB Troi Mack, 5-10, 215, Sr.; LB Jin Wooh, 5-10, 185, Sr.

Other key players: FB/SS Devon Bryant, 6-1, 190, Jr.; RB/LB Spencer Clark, 5-10, 170, So.

Outlook: Deep team features strong running game and excellent team speed. Could contend in Cascade Conference.

Lakewood Cougars

Location: Lakewood (Snohomish County)

Coach: Doug Plucker (3rd year, 8-11)

2003: 4-4 league, 4-6 overall. Joining new Cascade Conference.

Returning starters (5 offense, 5 defense): OT/DE Mac Pederson, 6-3, 270, Sr.; C/DT Tyler Rumple, 6-1 215, Sr.; OT/DT Ron Whitley, 6-2, 310, Sr.; TE/DE Anthony Savage, 6-3, 190, Sr.; RB/CB Brad Sears, 6-2, 210, Jr.

Other key players: QB/S Jake Kon, 6-1, 220, Sr.; WR/CB Jake Bruns, 6-3, 215, Sr.; FB/LB Anthony Wiederkehr, 5-11, 190, Jr.

Outlook: Plucker says he has good athletes, but depth could be problem unless young players step up.

South Whidbey Falcons

Location: Langley

Coach: Mark Hodson (4th year, 8-20)

2003: 3-7 overall. Joining new Cascade Conference.

Returning starters (7 offense, 8 defense): TB/DB Michael Lodell, 5-10, 180 Sr.; FB/LB Dane Guetlin, 5-10, 195, Sr.; OL/DE Jason Gilberts, 6-1, 200, Sr.; QB/DB Matt Tarrick, 6-1, 205, Sr.; RB/LB Michael Osburn, 5-10, 180, Sr.; TE/LB Michael Greene, 5-11, 210, Sr.

Other key players: QB/DB Danny Parra, 5-9, 160, So., RB/LB Keith Ryder, 5-10, 170, Jr.

Outlook: With senior-dominated lineup featuring 15 returning starters, Hodson is optimistic. "This is probably our year to get into that winning column with a chance for postseason play," he said.

Sultan Turks

Location: Sultan

Coach: Jim MacDicken (fifth year, 15-25).

2003: 4-4 in North Cascades Conference, 4-6 overall. Joining new Cascade Conference.

Returning starters (4 offense, 3 defense): G Josh Switzer, 6-2, 200, Jr.; TE/DE Willie Lemon, 6-4, 210, Sr.; FB/OLB Tim Meyer, 6-3, 190, Sr.; Jarid Castillo, 6-0, 185, Sr.; RB/OLB Pat Clune, 6-1, 190, Sr.; S Tyler Dideum, 5-11, 165.

Other key players: SS/RB Andy Kincaid, 6-1, 180, Jr.; RB/DB Brennen Deveraux, 6-0, 178, Sr.; OT Curtis Hovander, 6-1, 185, Sr.; LB Joe O'Hara, 5-11, 185, So.; OT Chad Weisenbarger, 6-1, 250, Jr.; DB Jordan Davison, 6-0, 165, So.; RB/NG Ben Lukone, 5-6, 185, Jr.

Outlook: Sultan graduated 15 seniors after missing playoffs by a game last season, but will start a lot of talented sophomores and juniors.

Vashon Pirates

Location: Vashon Island

Coach: Bob Cannell (first year)

2003: 3-6 Nisqually League, 4-6 overall

Returning starters (6 offense, 6 defense): C /DE Alex DeGroot, 6-2, 225, Sr.; WB/CB J.T. Bender, 5-7, 165, Sr.; TB/FS Walker Smith, 5-11, 175. Sr.; C/DT Andy Jovonovich, 6-4, 296, Sr.; QB/DB Greg Pendergast, 5-9, 165, So.; QB/CB Eric Phillips, 5-9, 160, Sr.

Other key player: G/LB Isaac Saathoff, 5-11, 225, Jr.

Outlook: Cannell returns as head coach after 14-year absence and likes what he's seen. "I think we'll surprise some people," he said.

— Jim Riley