WesCo 4A | Marysville-Pilchuck stops Lake Stevens, 28-0

LAKE STEVENS — In a matchup of two very different, but equally prolific offenses, an unheralded Marysville-Pilchuck defense forced its way into the spotlight.

Marysville-Pilchuck forced six turnovers, leading to all of its 28 points, and the 10th-ranked Tomahawks overwhelmed Lake Stevens 28-0 in a WesCo North Division game Friday night.

The Tomahawks defense swarmed Lake Stevens quarterback Nick Baker, forcing him into his worst game of the season. Not even the surprising return of Vikings do-everything senior Bo Dickinson could get the Vikings offense on track.

"I can't say enough about our defense," said Marysville-Pilchuck coach Brandon Carson, whose team is 6-0 overall and 4-0 in WesCo North. "We had some great cover guys, our defensive line got a rush on Baker and we were able to force a couple turnovers.

"We've gotten a little bit better every week," Carson said. "And we're just getting better and better."

Baker, who set school records for season completions and career passing yards Friday, finished 20-of-33 passing for 179 yards and two interceptions. He was sacked twice.

Lake Stevens coach Tom Tri credited the Tomahawks' defensive line for limiting the production of his star quarterback.

"I knew they had a very physical front group of four or five, and they're all speed rushers that are fast and physical," Tri said.

Dickinson returned to the starting lineup for the Vikings (4-2, 2-1) just three weeks after breaking two vertebrae in a Week 3 game against Stanwood, but had to be helped off the field in the third quarter after spraining his ankle.

His early return, coupled with Lake Stevens' fireworks display at halftime for homecoming, appeared to set the stage for a celebration in front of a packed home crowd.

But the Vikings offense could never get going.

"We just never seemed to fire on all cylinders," Tri said. "And I give Marysville all the credit. They came to play tonight and played physical. They handed it to us."

Marysville-Pilchuck opened when Ryan Sterley ran around the left end for 32-yard touchdown after intercepting a Baker pass only a couple plays earlier.

"That was great," said Carlson of the quick start.

Just before halftime, M-P scored again when Devin Peterson found Jarrett Finau for an 11-yard touchdown reception. The Tomahawks added scoring runs in the second half by Austin Denton, who had 175 yards on 24 carries, and Caleb Posey.

Other games

Edmonds-Woodway 17,

Mariner 0

At Edmonds Stadium, senior Tony Heard ran for a touchdown and threw an 86-yard halfback pass to Din Kuses for another as the Warriors (4-2, 2-1) handed the Marauders (4-2, 3-1) their first WesCo South loss. Heard's 1-yard run was the only scoring through three quarters. But Mariner turned the ball over after a 21-play drive deep into E-W territory, leading to Heard's long pass to Kuses (three catches, 110 yards, and an interception on defense) in the final period. Heard finished with 112 rushing yards on 25 carries.

Jackson 35, Kamiak 14

At Goddard Stadium, Taylor Cox rushed for 123 yards and two first-half touchdowns on 14 carries to carry the Timberwolves (5-1, 3-0) over the Knights (1-5, 1-3). Cox scored from 22 and 5 yards to put Jackson ahead 14-0 at halftime. Andy Gay passed for one TD and ran for another in the second half. The Jackson quarterback was 6 of 11 for 135 yards, including a 69-yard score to John Wilde.

Mountlake Terrace 14, Shorewood 0

At Shoreline Stadium, junior running back Casey Ellersick ran for two touchdowns in the second half as the Hawks (3-3, 1-2) beat the Thunderbirds (0-6, 0-4) in WesCo South. Ellersick scored from 1 yard in the third quarter to break open a scoreless game, and added a 7-yard score in the third quarter at the end of an 11-minute, 85-yard drive to seal the victory.

At Arlington 21, Monroe 14

Senior Kellen Botten ran 29 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, as the Eagles (4-2, 1-2) scored 21 consecutive points to beat the Bearcats (2-4, 0-4) in WesCo North. Botten finished with 104 yards rushing. Junior Jake Parduhn passed for two touchdowns to Connor Varnell, for 34 and 30 yards, and finished with 212 passing yards. Monroe led 14-0 after Cody Elledge's 74-yard pass from Connor Shelford in the second quarter.

At Stanwood 22, Oak Harbor 10

Sophomore running back Devin Wooldridge ran for 143 yards and two second-half touchdowns as the Spartans (2-3, 2-2) beat the Wildcats (2-4, 1-2) in WesCo North. Wooldridge had 14 carries. Brad Gee of Stanwood added 98 yards on 18 carries. Josh Higbee had a field goal and a 37-yard TD catch from James Jordan to put Oak Harbor ahead 10-6 in the third quarter.

Snohomish 42, Cascade 26

At Everett Memorial, senior Ray Purviance ran for 227 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries as the Panthers (4-2) beat the Bruins (4-2) in a nonleague game between WesCo teams. Aaron Frye of Cascade finished with 280 yards and a TD on 30 carries, but the Bruins had six turnovers, three interceptions and three lost fumbles.