RECORD: 7-3  –  COACH: Vic Randall

 LEAGUE: 7-1 (2nd Place in the NWL)

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 CLASSIFICATION: AA – PLAYOFFS: Lost Play-in Game

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Scoring Stats “Per Game”

Points: 21.7 – Allowed: 11.5 – Differential: +10.2

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GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Ferndale 14, Burlington-Edison 6

Week 2: Ferndale 17, Sehome 14

Week 3: Ferndale 41, Anacortes 23

Week 4: Lynnwood 7, Ferndale 6

Week 5: Ferndale 21, Stanwood 0

Week 6: Ferndale 19, Mount Vernon 6

Week 7: Ferndale 42, Bellingham 17

Week 8: Ferndale 28, Sedro Woolley 0

Week 9: Lynden 26, Ferndale 15

State Play-in Game: Shorecrest 16, Ferndale 14

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The 1994 Golden Eagles went through a massive transformation from the previous season. In 1993, Ferndale went winless, and although Vic Randall was returning after a four year absence, nobody (outside of the 98264 zip code) could have predicted the turnaround that would happen in 1994.

The pass-happy Golden Eagles of the early 1990’s went back to the ground attack in 1994, and leading it was the superbly athletic senior quarterback, Craig Willis. He completed 14 passes for 275 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 530 yards (6.5 average), seven touchdowns, and he was named All-League Honorable Mention. He handed off to one of the most talented backs of the decade, junior Ash Perrin. He ran for 1182 yards (7.2) and 11 touchdowns, and he was an All-League 1st Team selection. Senior Damon Fitzgibbon added 306 yards on the ground, and junior Marshall Udo contributed with 201 yards rushing.

Ferndale only attempted 3.3 passes per game in ’94, but they relied on junior Chris Cantrelle to make the big plays. He caught five passes for 145 yards (29.0) and a touchdown. Udo also caught three passes for 74 yards (24.7).

The offensive line was one of the biggest improvements for the Golden Eagles, and it had a great one in senior Pat Humphrey. At 6-foot-2 and 230 pounds, he dominated the rest of the league, and he was not only All-League 1st Team, but was chosen as an All-State 1st Teamer. He was joined by fellow senior Colby Haugness (6-1 210). Haugness was also named All-League 1st Team. Junior tight end Travis LaFave was an All-League Honorable Mention selection. The offensive line led the way for 2768 yards on the ground and 27 rushing touchdowns.

The defense had many standouts at each level. The defensive line was led by Humphrey and 6-foot-5 junior, Isaac Williams. They were each named All-League 1st Team. They were joined up front by junior defensive end, Scott Farrar, who was named All-League Honorable Mention. Junior Ken Arnold led the linebacking corps, and was named All-League 1st Team. He also returned an interception 20 yards for a touchdown against Mount Vernon. As stout as the Golden Eagles were in the front seven, the defensive backfield was a major strength. Senior Deer Creek legend Jeff Segel was a brilliant cover-cornerback. He intercepted five passes, knocked down countless others and he was named All-League 1st Team. Willis was all over the field and was an All-League 2nd Team pick.

Arnold handled the kicking duties, with 21 extra points and one field goal, and he was named All-League 1st Team. Willis also had a great leg, and was named All-League 1st Team. Junior Taylor Rohrbach returned the kickoffs, and Udo returned the punts, including an 85-yarder for a touchdown against Lynwood.