Who is the best prep football coach in state history?
There’s no obvious answer and it all depends on what criteria is used, but we can start a friendly debate thanks to stat-lovers like high school sports researcher David Maley. Maley just e-mailed me and other reporters an updated list of the Washington football coaches who have guided their teams to the most victories. Local legends Terry Ennis and Dick Armstrong are No. 2 and No. 3 on the list, respectively.
As many folks say, winning isn’t everything. But it sure gets people’s attention.
Winningest Washington high school football coaches
Records as of Nov. 7
* = Active coach in 2007 season
1. Sid Otton, Tumwater* 299-115
2. Terry Ennis 287-87
3. Dick Armstrong 271-95-10
4. Don Anderson 269-63-4
4. Glenn Rickert 269-72-10
6. Bob Ames, Meridian* 245-113
7. Steve Gervais, Skyline* 240-87
8. Ray Hobbs 235-146-9
9. Tom Ingles, Puyallup* 233-96
10. Ted Hippi 225-36-7
11. Monte Kohler, O’Dea* 220-33
12. Tom Moore, Prosser* 217-37
13. Chuck Semancik 211-113-19
14. Jerry Parrish 209-149-4
15. Mickey Naish 208-109-5
16. Chuck Tarbox 207-99-1
17. Rollie Robbins 206-115-3
18. Mike Lynch 204-103-2
19. Jack McMillan, LaSalle* 203-115-1
20. Bill Frazier 202-81-13
20. Gary Kautz 202-106
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