Snohomish County's Top Coaches

<< Previous   of   Next >> (click to enlarge) Terry Ennis       Published: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 1. Terry Ennis, Cascade/Archbishop Murphy football Sport: Football Local connection: Cascade and Archbishop Murphy coach Best known as: State champion football coach Era: 1988 through 2007 Coaching bio In an area known for its high-profile football coaches, Ennis may well have been the best. While he never advanced beyond the high school level, Ennis was such a success at two Snohomish County schools that he earned the nod as The Herald's most successful coach of all time. At the time of his death last September, Ennis had taken Archbishop Murphy's program from nothing to dynasty in just a few years. Even before there was a school called Archbishop Murphy, Ennis had established himself as a local legend by taking Cascade to 10 consecutive Western 4A Conference titles and a 4A state championship. He came out of retirement to start Archbishop Murphy's football program won two state titles in the first four years of the program. Ennis had a career record of 287-87 and ranked second in the state to Tumwater's Sid Otton (291-114) in all-time victories. • Terry Ennis: A compassionate champion 8/3/08 • Marv Harshman: A true teacher 8/3/08 • Moving from player to coach 8/2/08 • Everett has reputation for turning out quality coaches 8/1/08 • Coaches followed in their fathers' footsteps 8/1/08 Click names below to read about other top coaches • 12. Mike Price, college football • 20. Keith Gilbertson Sr., Snohomish High (various sports) • 15. Jim Lambright, UW football • 9. Tom Campbell, Edmonds/Edmonds- Woodway XC • 19. Merrilie Howard, Everett High (various sports) • 2. Marv Harshman, college basketball • 14. Dan Parker, Snohomish XC • 5. Brent Barnes, Lake Stevens wrestling • 25. Snohomish High School's current staff • 24. Joe Strain, Everett Giants manager • 13. Karen Blair, Meadowdale basketball • 17. Harold Pyatte, Everett Merchants baseball • 3. Dennis Erickson, college/NFL football • 11. Jim Ennis, Everett/Cascade football and basketball • 23. Duane Lewis/Ernie Goshorn, Lynnwood track & XC Share Your Memories Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here.

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