RECORD: 8-3 – COACH: Jamie Plenkovich
LEAGUE: 2-0 (1st Place in the 3A NWC)
CLASSIFICATION: 3A – PLAYOFFS: None
Scoring Stats “Per Game”
Points: 28.0 – Allowed: 17.4 – Differential: +10.6
GAME BY GAME:
Week 1: Ferndale 28, Bellingham 13
Week 2: Ferndale 52, Shorecrest 6
Week 3: Blaine 28, Ferndale 21
Week 4: Lynden 31, Ferndale 0
Week 5: Ferndale 41, Squalicum 7
Week 6: Ferndale 21, Everett 14
Week 7: Ferndale 41, Sedro Woolley 12
Week 8: Ferndale 24, Stanwood 0
Week 9: Ferndale 31, Mount Vernon 7
State Play-in Game: Ferndale 28, West Seattle 21
State Playoffs: 1st Round: Lindbergh 52, Ferndale 21
The 2009 Golden Eagles featured a lot of fresh faces, but the Ferndale tradition was still there. It was also the first time since 2002 that a Locker wasn’t lining up behind center.
Senior Bo Brudwick started the season at quarterback, and sophomore Jake Frost finished the season there. Both QB’s put up similar numbers, though. Brudwick completed 30 passes for 470 yards and three touchdowns, while Frost completed 25 passes for 480 yards and five touchdowns. Ironically, it had been three years since Ferndale had a 1000-yard rusher, but they had one in 2009. junior Willy Scott was an All-League 2nd Team selection, and he had 1042 yards (9.1 average) and five touchdowns. Senior Brandon Maarhuis bulled his way for 564 yards on the ground (5.0) and a team-high 12 touchdowns. Senior Matt Reynolds added 410 yards rushing (6.7) and eight scores.
Senior Jeff Frost had a great season at wide receiver, catching 27 passes for 434 yards (16.1) and two touchdowns. He was rewarded by being named All-League 2nd Team. Scott caught 16 passes for 301 yards (18.8) and three touchdowns. Reynolds caught a pair of touchdown passes, and senior tight end Isaac Akers also caught one.
The offensive line was led by senior Nick Morris. The 6-foot-1 190-pound former tight end was an All-League 2nd Team selection and helped pave the way for over 2400 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns on the ground.
Morris teamed with Akers to form a great defensive line. Morris was named All-League 2nd Team, and Akers was an All-League Honorable Mention pick. Maarhuis was the heart and soul of the defense from his linebacker spot, and was named All-League 1st Team. Jeff Frost was the only returning starter on defense, and led the secondary. Senior Benny Woodworth intercepted a pass against Squalicum and brought it back 32 yards for a touchdown.
Senior Jake Dunn finished off his great kicking career with a great season. He was an All-League Honorable Mention selection, with 39 extra points and three field goals.