WesCo 4A North | Team-by-team scouting reports

Arlington Eagles

Location: Arlington

Coach: Greg Dailer (1st year)

2007: 4-6 overall, 4-4 league

Key returnees (*returning starter): OL/DL *Jerod Baker, 6-4, 240, Sr.; RB/OLB *Chris Myers, 5-10, 170, Sr.; QB Jake Parduhn, 5-11, 180, Jr.; OL/DL Andrew Languille, 6-4, 215, Sr.

Impact newcomers: RB/MLB Sherman Pruitt, 5-10, 185, Sr.; WR/FS Alex Marshman, 5-10, 170, Sr.; WR/DB Dylan Lindberg, 6-1, 170, Jr.

Outlook: With the offense led by Parduhn, the Eagles should be able to score. But Arlington is young, and depth is a concern.

Lake Stevens Vikings

Location: Lake Stevens

Coach: Tom Tri (4th year, 17-14)

2007: 6-4, 4-4

Key returnees (*returning starter): QB *Nick Baker, 6-1, 185, Sr.; RB/SS Bo Dickinson, 5-11, 180, Sr.; WR/DB *Colton Tupen, 6-2, 185, Sr.; OT/DT *Dylan Youngblood, 6-2, 275, Sr.

Impact newcomers: RB/DB Duke Dolphin, 6-0, 180, So.; C/DT Kalena Richardson, 6-0, 240, Jr.

Outlook: The Vikings return lots of speed and a battle-tested QB in Baker. Size and experience could be shortcomings.

Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks

Location: Marysville

Coach: Brandon Carson (2nd year, 5-5)

2007: 5-5, 4-4

Key returnees (*returning starter): RB/LB Ryan Sterly, 5-10, 200, Sr.; WR/DB *Levi Cartas, 6-3, 175, Sr.; RB/OLB *Caleb Posey, 5-10, 180, Sr.; QB/OLB Devin Peterson, 6-0, 200, Sr.; G/ILB *Mike Stone, 5-10, 205, Sr.

Impact newcomers: RB/OLB Colton Smith, 5-9, 200, Sr.; C/DT Brett Parsons, 6-2, 285, Jr.; RB/DB Chris Larson, 5-10, 170, Jr.

Outlook: Can the Tommies make the leap from .500 to the playoffs? Their experience can't hurt. Return specialist and all-around athlete Cartas will also have a major say.

Monroe Bearcats

Location: Monroe

Coach: Dave Telford (1st year)

2007: 0-10, 0-8

Key returnees (*returning starter): TB/FS *Austin Bray, 5-11, 185, Sr.; QB/SS *Brian Sonneveldt, 6-1, 200, Sr.; FB/LB *Sam Kenagy, 5-9, 205, Sr.; OL/DL *Alex Martin, 6-1, 260, Jr.; WR/CB Connor Shelford, 6-3, 195, Sr.

Impact newcomers: OL/DL Cody Melnrick, 6-2, 210, So.; TE/LB Cody Baermann, 5-10, 215, Jr.; TE/LB/DL Keegan Tuller, 6-0, 205, So.

Outlook: Monroe can lean on the return of Bray and Sonneveldt. The Bearcats have talent, but the test will be how they handle adversity.

Oak Harbor Wildcats

Location: Oak Harbor

Coach: Jay Turner (1st year)

2007: 11-1, 8-0

Key returnees (*returning starter): RB/LB *Stephen Lewis, 6-0, 210, Sr.; OL/DL *Chris Neumiller, 6-3, 220, Sr.; OL/LB Bennit Richter, 5-9, 200, Sr.; 6-1, 205, Sr.; RB/LB Donovan Hunt, 5-11, 185, Jr.; OL/DL Javon Payne, 5-8, 220, Jr.; RB/DB Derrick Clarritt, 5-10, 170, Jr.

Impact newcomers: QB James Jordan, 5-10, 160, Jr.; OL/DL Nick Rouser, 6-5, 220, Jr.

Outlook: The Wildcats graduated QB Johnny Encinas and stud receivers Mike Bell and Rodrick Rumble. But biggest loss could be veteran head coach Dave Ward, now head coach at Archbishop Murphy, who was 111-67 in 17 seasons. Turner was promoted from defensive coordinator.

Snohomish Panthers

Location: Snohomish

Coach: Mark Perry (14th year, 87-44)

2007: 9-2, 7-1

Key returnees (*returning starter): C/DE *Marlyn Anderson, 6-4, 255, Sr.; TE/DL *Jake Reinhard, 6-4, 245, Sr.; DE/G *Steven Falls, 6-1, 230, Sr.; DE/RB *Cameron Woolsey, 6-1, 170, Sr.

Impact newcomers: QB/LB Spencer Caraballo, 6-2, 205, Sr.; RB/LB Ray Purviance, 6-1, 195, Sr.; WR/DB Conner Moe, 6-1, 180, Sr.

Outlook: The Panthers graduated bruising running back Derek Jones, who will be missed dearly. But Snohomish returns more than half of its defensive starters and will challenge for a playoff spot.

Stanwood Spartans

Location: Stanwood

Coach: Dick Abrams (6th year, 33-26)

2007: 3-7, 1-7

Key returnees (*returning starter): C/LB *Tom Enquist, 6-0, 210, Sr.; RB/LB *Charles Tolbert, 5-11, 205, Sr.; TE/DE *Zach Johnson, 6-3, 215, Jr.; RB/LB *Ben Zipp, 6-1, 210, Jr.

Impact newcomers: OL/DL Ryan Miller, 5-10, 195, Sr.; OL/DL Alex Hatley, 6-2, 260, Jr,; OL/DL Dexter Charles, 6-4, 250, So.; OL/DL Michael Randall, 6-1, 230, Jr.; OL/DL Cody Landau, 6-1, 240, Jr.; OL/DL Slone Lewis, 6-1, 240, Jr.

Outlook: The Spartans are young, but big. The inexperienced offensive line could be a strength if it matures. The defense will be solid, anchored by linebackers Enquist and Zipp.

Zach Landres-Schnur