Archbishop Murphy football preview

Published 9:58 pm Wednesday, September 3, 2008

LAST SEASON

8th place (0-7, 2-8)

RETURNING STARTERS:

Offense 4; Defense 6

LOOK AHEAD

In a 2007 season that included the death of their longtime coach, Terry Ennis, the Wildcats had their playoff dreams dashed because of a paperwork error. Now first-year coach, and ex-Oak Harbor head coach, Dave Ward hopes to bring more of a passing attack to Archbishop Murphy.

IMPACT PLAYERS

J.D. Melton, WR/FS; 6-3, 190; Sr.

C.J. Milburn, FB/MLB; 5-11, 185; Sr.

Grady Hall, C/DB; 6-2, 235; Sr.

Kelso Wilkins, RB/LB; 5-10, 175; Sr.

FRESH FACES

Julius Tevaga, DL/OL; 6-2, 255; Soph.

SCHEDULE

Sept. 5LYNDEN

Sept. 12EASTSIDE CATHOLIC

Sept. 19GRANITE FALLS

Sept. 26at Sultan

Oct. 3at Coupeville

Oct. 10LAKEWOOD

Oct. 17at Cedarcrest

Oct. 24at S. Whidbey

Oct. 31KING’S

COACH’S COMMENT

” Coach (Terry) Ennis laid the foundation for the future. The challenge is to follow someone that was successful.

Dave Ward,

1st season