Wesco 3A Football Preview
Published 8:29 am Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Here’s a look at the Western Conference’s 3A Division, with the teams listed in the coaches’ order of predicted finish:
GLACIER PEAK
Last season: 3-1 in conference play, 5-5 overall
Outlook
Returning every starter from their inaugural team, the experienced Grizzlies hope to ride their fast-paced spread offense deep into the state playoffs. Glacier Peak returns three players who had at least 450 yards receiving in 2008. Expect even more from them and dangerous QB Zach Richter, who is stronger and more comfortable running the show.
Impact Players
John Froland
Sr. | OL/DL | 6-5, 255
Zach Richter
Sr. | QB | 6-2, 180
Tanner Southard
Jr. | WR/DB | 6-2, 180
Alex Stepanchenko
Jr. | RB/DB | 5-11, 195
Jack Bonner
Jr. | WR/DB | 6-3, 190
Schedule
Sept. 4ARLINGTON
Sept. 11at Lake Stevens
Sept. 19at Miramonte
Sept. 25MTLK TERRACE
Oct. 2at Meadowdale
Oct. 9at Lynnwood
Oct. 16EVERETT
Oct. 23at Shorewood
Oct. 29SHORECREST
MEADOWDALE
Last season: 3-1, 6-4
Outlook
New quarterback Danny McDonald, a scrambler, is surrounded by two of the area’s top skill players: 2008 all-league first-team running back Naji Moore-Taylor and 6-7 tight end Connor Hamlett. Another plus: elusive RB Sam Werner is back after a foot injury ruined his junior season. If the Mavs’ inexperienced linemen step up, the team should contend in tough early-season, non-league games against Edmonds-Woodway and Stanwood.
Impact Players
Naji Moore-Taylor
Sr. | RB/DB | 6-1, 205
Connor Hamlett
Sr. | TE/OLB | 6-7, 235
Sam Werner
Sr. | RB/KR | 6-1, 180
Fresh Face
Danny McDonald
Sr. | QB/CB | 5-10, 170
Schedule
Sept. 4at Ed-Woodway
Sept. 11STANWOOD
Sept. 18at MtLk Terrace
Sept. 25KAMIAK
Oct. 2GLACIER PEAK
Oct. 9at Shorecrest
Oct. 16MT. VERNON
Oct. 23LYNNWOOD
Oct. 29at Everett
EVERETT
Last season: 2-2, 5-5
Outlook
A second-year starting quarterback, Chase Herrick is a threat to throw and run. The 2008 all-league second-team QB will play defense for the first time, as a safety. The Seagulls will need contributions from quite a few young players. Fortunately, they have time to adjust to varsity action — Everett doesn’t play a league foe until week five.
Impact Players
Chase Herrick
Sr. | QB/FS | 5-10, 175
George Posadas
Sr. | FB/ILB | 5-11, 200
Daniel Lopez
Sr. | C/DT | 5-9, 180
Fresh Face
Ben Barhanovich
Sr. | K/SE/CB | 6-2, 190
Schedule
Sept. 4at Bish. Blanchet
Sept. 11ED-WOODWAY
Sept. 18at Oak Harbor
Sept. 25CASCADE
Oct. 2at Lynnwood
Oct. 9at Ferndale
Oct. 16at Glacier Peak
Oct. 23SHORECREST
Oct. 29MEADOWDALE
SHORECREST
Last season: 2-2, 4-6
Outlook
Not having two-way all-league first-team player Michael Harris, who quit football to focus on soccer, hurts. But the Scots still have talent, including back Jordan Brown (542 yards rushing and six touchdowns in 2008). After moving former quarterback Sam Heck to receiver, Scots coach Mike Wollan will consider two players for the QB spot: junior Michael Johnson and sophomore Ted Hammond. Both of them proved they are capable, Wollan said.
Impact Players
Jordan Brown
Sr. | RB/DB | 6-3, 180
David Cannon
Sr. | LB/FB | 6-0, 210
Jack Bergthold
Jr. | LB/TE | 6-2, 230
Fresh Face
Michael Johnson
Jr. | QB/DB | 6-2, 185
Schedule
Sept. 4M-P
Sept. 11FERNDALE
Sept. 18at Snohomish
Sept. 25SHOREWOOD
Oct. 2at Sedro-Woolley
Oct. 9MEADOWDALE
Oct. 16LYNNWOOD
Oct. 23at Everett
Oct. 29at Glacier Peak
LYNNWOOD
Last season: 0-4, 0-10
Outlook
Although it lacks size and depth, Lynnwood has exciting skill players, spearheaded by transfer running back Typhis Cochran. Can Cochran, who previously attended the same California high school Reggie Bush went to, lead the Royals to a long-sought win? The Royals might also benefit from the excitement surrounding the opening of their impressive new campus.
Impact Players
Michael Stanley
Sr. | QB/DB | 6-1, 175
Coleman Bryant
Jr. | WR/FS | 5-9, 175
Connor Brott
Sr. | WR/DE | 6-1, 180
Fresh Face
Typhis Cochran
Sr. | RB/SS | 5-9, 180
Schedule
Sept. 4MTLK TERRACE
Sept. 11at Arlington
Sept. 18at Ed-Woodway
Sept. 25at Mariner
Oct. 2EVERETT
Oct. 9GLACIER PEAK
Pct. 16at Shorecrest
Oct. 23at Meadowdale
Oct. 29SEDRO-WOOLLEY
