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Top 150 #80 – 1980 Nooksack Valley Pioneers

RECORD: 8-1  –  COACH: Birger Solberg

 LEAGUE: 8-1 (T-1st Place in the WCL)
 CLASSIFICATION: A – PLAYOFFS: Lost Mini Play-in Game
Scoring Stats “Per Game”
Points: 22.1 – Allowed: 7.0 – Differential: +15.1

GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Nooksack Valley 27, Lynden Christian 0

Week 2: Nooksack Valley 47, Blaine 8

Week 3: Nooksack Valley 13, Mount Baker 0

Week 4: Meridian 13, Nooksack Valley 7

Week 5: Nooksack Valley 16, Lynden 10

Week 6: Nooksack Valley 22, Lynden Christian 6

Week 7: Nooksack Valley 22, Blaine 12

Week 8: Nooksack Valley 19, Mount Baker 0

Week 9: Nooksack Valley 26, Meridian 14

Mini-Playoff Play-in Game: Lynden 14, Nooksack Valley 0

If it wasn’t for a week four loss against Meridian, it may have been the Nooksack Valley Pioneers playing in the 1980 King Bowl. Instead, the Lynden Lions won the state championship, with their only loss coming to the Pioneers. The talent was there, but the playoffs weren’t, as Nooksack Valley would lose a mini-playoff game to Lynden.

Senior Randy Mitchell started at quarterback for the second straight season, and he had a great one! He completed 80 passes for 1069 yards and eight touchdowns. The 6-foot-3 185-pounder was also named All-League 1st Team.

Chuck Handy

Chuck Handy was the main offensive weapon for the Pioneers in 1980. In fact, he was the main offensive weapon of the Whatcom County League, and was named the League’s Offensive Player of the Year. The 5-foot-9 155-pound senior ran for 565 yards (6.9 average) and eight touchdowns, while catching 24 passes for 343 yards (14.3) and two scores. Junior Jim Van Diest ran hard between the tackles, totaling 379 yards on the ground (4.6) and three scores. Senior Jim Harmon added 146 yards rushing (3.7) and three touchdowns.

Allen Vinkes

6-foot-4 senior Allen Vinkes provided a huge target for Mitchell on the outside, catching 23 passes for 309 yards (13.4) and four touchdowns, and would be named All-League 1st Team at wide receiver. Junior Jay Schweigert showed his top-notch athleticism with 20 receptions for 220 yards (11.0) and two scores. He would be named All-League 2nd Team. Sophomore Glen Leenders showed off his skills, catching eight passes for 132 yards (16.5).

Jay Schweigert

The Pioneers’ explosive offense ran behind a strong offensive line. It began with senior center, Jeff Todahl. The 6-foot-1 185-pounder was named All-League 1st Team. He teamed with fellow senior, Bill Edwards (5-7 155), who was named All-League 2nd Team.

The Nooksack Valley defense recorded three shutouts in 1980, and only gave up seven points per game. Massive senior Lyle Olesen (6-2 205), along with Vinkes, led the attack up front. Vinkes was named All-League 1st Team, with Olesen nabbing 2nd Team honors. The back half of the defense was led by Handy, who was not only named All-League 1st Team, but was also All-State 1st Team. Schweigert also played well in the secondary, and was named All-League 2nd Team.

Vinkes kicked 12 extra points and a field goal, and he was named All-League 2nd Team. Olesen also kicked two extra points. Handy returned three punts for touchdowns, proving he was a threat any time he touched the football.

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Top 150 #81 – 1995 Meridian Trojans

RECORD: 10-3  –  COACH: Bob Ames

 LEAGUE: 4-2 (T-2nd Place in the WCL)
 CLASSIFICATION: A – PLAYOFFS: State Semifinalist
Scoring Stats “Per Game”
Points: 27.6 – Allowed: 10.5 – Differential: +17.1

GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Meridian 68, Granite Falls 0

Week 2: Meridian 25, King’s 0

Week 3: Blaine 6, Meridian 0

Week 4: Meridian 48, Nooskack Valley 8

Week 5: Lynden Christian 13, Meridian 7

Week 6: Meridian 48, Concrete 16

Week 7: Meridian 15, Mount Baker 0

Week 8: Meridian 29, Lakewood 6

Week 9: Meridian 41, Friday Harbor 8

Mini-Playoff Game: Meridian 23, Lynden Christian 7

State Play-in Game: Meridian 19, Chimacum 0

State Playoffs: 1st Round: Meridian 29, Montesano 20

State Quarterfinals: Meridian 21, Steilacoom 0

State Semifinals: Ridgefield 40, Meridian 9

After two non-league blowout wins, the ’95 Trojans lost two of their first three league games, and the chance to make the state playoffs looked grim. But, they came together as a team, rallied down the stretch and surprised everyone, (except maybe themselves) as they rolled on all the way to the Tacoma Dome before losing to the eventual state champion Spudders from Ridgefield.

Jeb Kratzig

Senior Chris Kelly began the season as the starting quarterback, and he completed 34 passes for 493 yards and five touchdowns. But, by mid-season, junior Jeb Kratzig had taken over behind center. He was named All-League Honorable Mention and completed 76 passes for 1287 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also ran for 175 yards and four scores.

Gabe Matheson

Senior running back Gabe Matheson was the Trojan workhorse, rushing for 846 yards (6.7 average) and 14 touchdowns on his way to an All-League 1st Team selection. Junior Travis Patterson nabbed All-League Honorable Mention honors, rushing for 433 yards (5.3) and three touchdowns. Seniors Greg Flockoi and Marshall Watson ran for 331 and 263 yards, respectively.

Shane Stacy

Seniors Shane Stacy, P.J. Trompeter and Art Downs rounded out the wide receiving corps. Stacy ran nearly perfect routes, and led Meridian with 34 receptions for 483 yards (14.2) and two touchdowns. Trompeter showed off his track speed, catching 20 passes for 412 yards (20.6) and three scores. Downs worked the slot, hauling in 10 passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns. Stacy was named All-League 1st Team, Trompeter was All-League 2nd Team, while Downs was an All-League Honorable Mention selection. Senior Brian Paxton put up huge numbers at tight end, catching 28 passes for 404 yards (14.4) and nine touchdowns. He was named All-League Honorable Mention.

Michael Ames

The senior-laden offensive line was led by Michael Ames who stood out from his guard position, and was named both All-League 1st Team and All-State 1st Team. Seniors Kurt Ingram (All-League 1st Team), Josh Robson (All-League 2nd Team) and Ruben Perez (All-League Honorable Mention) all had standout seasons.

Steve Bernardy

The junior trio of Steve Bernardy, Trevor Corzine and Kelly Smith on the defensive line proved to be a nightmare for opposing backfields. Bernardy and Corzine were both All-League 1st Team picks, with Bernardy also being named All-State 2nd Team. Smith was named All-League 2nd Team, and they were joined on the line by Ames who was named All-League Honorable Mention. Paxton led the linbacking corps, and was named All-League 1st Team. Watson was named All-League 2nd Team, while Flockoi and Nate Bouma were each All-League Honorable Mention picks.

Brian Paxton

Adam Jensen, Trompeter and Matheson teamed to make up the best secondary in the Whatcom County League. Jensen and Trompeter were each named All-League 1st Team, and Matheson was All-League 2nd Team. Stacy was named All-League 1st Team at kicker, booting 19 extra points and a field goal. Junior Ryan Bauthues kicked 13 extra points and a field goal, as well.

 

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Top 150 #82 – 1977 Ferndale Golden Eagles

RECORD: 7-2  –  COACH: Tom Manke

 LEAGUE: 6-2 (3rd Place in the NWL)
 CLASSIFICATION: AA – PLAYOFFS: None
Scoring Stats “Per Game”
Points: 27.6 – Allowed: 8.9 – Differential: +18.7

GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Stanwood 13, Ferndale 8

Week 2: Ferndale 37, Arlington 16

Week 3: Ferndale 21, Sedro Woolley 0

Week 4: Bellingham 23, Ferndale 15

Week 5: Ferndale 36, Mount Vernon 0

Week 6: Ferndale 23, Sehome 14

Week 7: Ferndale 40, Edmonds 0

Week 8: Ferndale 24, Lake Stevens 6

Week 9: Ferndale 44, Anacortes 8

When Ferndale dropped its opening game of the season to Stanwood, a team which had gone 0-10 the year before, it seemed like the start of a long fall. But, the Golden Eagles righted themselves and lost only one more game the rest of the way. Even though they didn’t make the playoffs, they averaged 27.6 points per game, which made them the highest scoring team of the 1970’s.

Matt Beck

Senior quarterback Matt Beck was named All-League 1st Team, and was a dual threat. He completed 25 passes for 384 yards and six touchdowns. He also ran for 456 yards (5.0 average) and 10 touchdowns.

Tom Finkbonner

Ferndale has been known through the years to have many running backs to eclipse the 1000-yard mark during a season, but there can only be one player in school history to be the first to do it. That player was senior, Tom Finkbonner. The 5-foot-11 190-pound senior finished with 1006 yards rushing (5.3) and 12 touchdowns, and he was named All-League 1st Team. Junior Galen Lane accumulated 524 yards on the ground (5.6) and five scores.

Chuck Oltman

Senior tight end Chuck Oltman led the Golden Eagles in receiving for the second straight season, catching 13 passes for 223 yards (17.2) and five touchdowns. Ed Imhoff, Steve Baker and Finkbonner each caught three passes. Senior Randy Brudwick (6-2 195) was the leader of the offensive line, and he garnered All-League 1st Team honors.

Randy Brudwick

The defense recorded three shut outs, and it was led by Beck and junior Eric Swobody as the defensive ends. Finkbonner and Steve Baker manned the inside linebacker spots, with Lane and Rod Brudwick on the outside. Imhoff and Ron Walton played cornerback with Oltman playing free safety. Sowbody and Oltman were each named All-League 2nd Team. Walton also kicked 13 extra points and a field goal for the Golden Eagles.

Ron Walton

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Top 150 #83 – 2011 Mount Baker Mountaineers

RECORD: 7-3  –  COACH: Ron Lepper

 LEAGUE: 6-1 (2nd Place in the 2A NWC)
 CLASSIFICATION: 2A – PLAYOFFS: Lost Play-in Game
Scoring Stats “Per Game”
Points: 29.2 – Allowed: 18.2 – Differential: +11.0

GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Meridian 19, Mount Baker 6

Week 2: Mount Baker 14, Anacortes 13

Week 3: Mount Baker 41, Bellingham 12

Week 4: Mount Baker 42, Burlington-Edison 7

Week 5: Mount Baker 44, Blaine 41

Week 6: Mount Baker 21, Ferndale 14

Week 7: Lynden 35, Mount Baker 0

Week 8: Mount Baker 55, Sehome 0

Week 9: Mount Baker 42, Squalicum 0

State Play-in Game: Archbishop Murphy 41, Mount Baker 27

After a few rough seasons in downtown Deming, the Mountaineers turned it around in 2011. It was also the final year of Mount Baker competing in the 2A division, before getting moved back down to 1A.

Andrew Zender

Andrew Zender became the first sophomore quarterback to start a game in school history since Lance Zamzow in 1992. He started from day one, and would go on to have one of the finest Mountie careers. He completed 41 passes for 780 yards and seven touchdowns.

Levi Wigg

Senior Levi Wigg had an incredibly impressive season to cap off his legendary career. He rushed for 1413 yards (9.1 average) and 22 touchdowns, and he was named both All-League 1st Team as well as All-State 1st Team. Junior Jake Schleimer pounded out 680 yards on the ground (6.9) and six touchdowns, while senior wingback Aaron Baddeley had numerous big plays, gaining 243 yards (10.6) and a touchdown.

Zan Roman

Lanky junior Zan Roman was a pleasant surprise, leading the team with 21 catches for 405 yards (19.3) and five touchdowns. Wigg caught 10 passes for 181 yards and a score. All-State senior Alec Postlewait (6-3 266) led the offensive line, and he was joined by All-League 2nd Team center, junior Tyrel Cronk. Together the helped lead the way for nearly 2700 yards on the ground and 33 touchdowns.

Alec Postlewait

Postlewait was a bull up front, with 111 total tackles and 8.5 tackles for loss, he was named All-League 1st Team as well as All-State 2nd Team. Cronk was named All-League 1st Team at linebacker, totaling 121 total tackles, 18 tackles for loss, four passes broken up, three forced fumbles and 1.5 sacks. Wigg and Baddeley stood out in the secondary. Wigg finished with 42 total tackles, eight passes broken up, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception. Baddeley had 69 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, three interceptions and three passes broken up. Wigg was named All-League 1st Team, with Baddeley nabbing All-League 2nd Team honors.

Edgar Zavala

Junior Edgar Zavala hit on 35 extra points and averaged 34.3 yards per punt. Roman averaged 27.2 yards per kickoff return, while he and Wigg handled the punt returning.

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Top 150 #84 – 1994 Mount Baker Mountaineers

RECORD: 10-1  –  COACH: Doug Preston

 LEAGUE: 6-0 (1st Place in the WCL)
 CLASSIFICATION: A – PLAYOFFS: State Quarterfinalist
Scoring Stats “Per Game”
Points: 27.0 – Allowed: 12.5 – Differential: +14.5

GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Mount Baker 15, Vashon Island 14

Week 2: Mount Baker 34, Steilacoom 14

Week 3: Mount Baker 14, Lynden Christian 10

Week 4: Mount Baker 21, Blaine 0

Week 5: Mount Baker 41, Concrete 0

Week 6: Mount Baker 26, King’s 0

Week 7: Mount Baker 28, Nooksack Valley 12

Week 8: Mount Baker 42, Meridian 27

Week 9: Mount Baker 34, Friday Harbor 0

State Playoffs: 1st Round: Mount Baker 36, Cedarcrest 16

State Quarterfinals: Eatonville 45, Mount Baker 6

It was the first time in five years that the Mount Baker football team’s head coach would return for another season, and it did wonders. Doug Preston had a talented group of seniors to work with, along with some strong underclassmen that were ready to show what they could do.

Seniors Lance Zamzow and Tom Horsmon split time at quarterback in 1993, helping lead the Mountaineers to their first postseason berth in seven years. The decision was made to use Zamzow’s speed on the outside as a wide receiver, and Horsmon would be the starting quarterback. That lasted one week into the season. Coach Doug Preston needed another talented receiver to take the pressure off of Zamzow, and the decision was made to move Horsmon outside, and insert junior David Galbraith behind center. It worked.

David Galbraith

Galbraith had a huge game at Steilacoom, and the Mounties never looked back. He finished the season completing 72 passes for 1183 yards and 14 touchdowns, to only five interceptions. He also ran for 390 yards (5.8 average) and two touchdowns on his way to being named All-League 2nd Team.

Scott McKeever

Seniors Scott McKeever and Galen Smith shared the workload at tailback in the I-Formation offense that Baker ran in 1994. McKeever led the Mounties in rushing for the third straight season (the only player to do that in school history). He ran for 665 yards (6.0) and six touchdowns, and he was named All-League 1st Team. Smith totaled 498 yards (6.1) and also ran for six touchdowns. He was named All-League 2nd Team. Senior fullback Lee Stavik ran for 153 yards (6.4) and scored a pair of TD’s.

Lance Zamzow

Coming into the season, Baker didn’t have any receivers with varsity experience. Mike Perez transferred to Nooksack Valley, and former quarterbacks Zamzow and Horsmon were now the wide receivers. Zamzow brought amazing speed and play-making ability, while Hormson had size (6’4″) and terrific hands. Zamzow caught 22 passes for 477 yards (21.7) and six touchdowns, and he was named All-League 1st Team. Horsmon led the team with 38 receptions for 581 yards (15.3) and six scores, and he was named All-League 2nd Team. Junior tight end Chris Rainwater was also a pleasant surprise, catching 13 passes for 151 yards (11.6) and two touchdowns, and he was also named All-League 1st Team.

Travis Brouwer

The offensive line was a consistent strength. Full of seniors, left tackle to right tackle, they led up front for Mount Baker’s balanced attack. Right tackle Karl Frombly (6-0 257) and right guard Jacob Cecka (6-4 241) were each named All-League 1st Team. While left tackle Dan Butenschoen (6-4 219), left guard Travis Brouwer (6-0 170) and center Jeremy Zender (5-11 225) were all named All-League Honorable Mention.

Karl Frombly

The defensive line was led by Frombly, who was named All-State 1st Team at defensive tackle. He had 70 tackles, four tackles for loss, three sacks and he scored a touchdown on a fumble return. Galbraith was a rock at defensive end, with 103 tackles (59 solo), 14 tackles for loss, eight sacks while knocking down four passes, and he was named All-League 1st Team. Fellow junior Pete Malec held down the other side at defensive end, with 42 tackles and eight tackles for loss.

Galen Smith

Stavik was named All-League 1st Team at inside linebacker, and he had 99 tackles (66 solo) and 10 tackles for loss. Smith was also in on 103 tackles and was named All-League 2nd Team at linebacker. Rainwater played as an outside linebacker/strong safety and was in on many big plays, scoring three touchdowns on defense, and was named All-League 1st Team.

Chris Rainwater

Horsmon led the secondary from his free safety position. He intercepted nine passes and had 82 tackles, and he was named All-League 1st Team. Zamzow intercepted four passes from his cornerback spot, and was named All-League Honorable Mention.

Tom Horsmon

Junior Travis Weeks was named All-League Honorable Mention at kicker, hitting on 27 extra points and a field goal. Zamzow handled the punting duties. McKeever returned kickoffs, including a touchdown return against Cedarcrest in the state playoffs, and he finished his career with over 1000 kickoff return yards. Zamzow was a dangerous punt returner, with two touchdown returns, and a third that was called back.

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Top 150 #85 – 1983 Ferndale Golden Eagles

RECORD: 7-3  –  COACH: Vic Randall

 LEAGUE: 6-2 (2nd Place in the NWL)
 CLASSIFICATION: AA – PLAYOFFS: Lost in 1st Round
Scoring Stats “Per Game”
Points: 16.6 – Allowed: 8.5 – Differential: +8.1

GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Ferndale 2, Burlington-Edison 0

Week 2: Sedro Woolley 35, Ferndale 27

Week 3: Mount Vernon 2, Ferndale 0

Week 4: Ferndale 14, Sehome 0

Week 5: Ferndale 22, Stanwood 7

Week 6: Ferndale 28, Arlington 14

Week 7: Ferndale 29, West Vancouver 0

Week 8: Ferndale 29, Anacortes 14

Week 9: Ferndale 9, Bellingham 6

State Playoffs: 1st Round: Shorewood 7, Ferndale 6

In Vic Randall’s second season as head coach of the Golden Eagles, he turned the program around from a three-win season to a seven-win season. A tough out in the first round of the state playoffs was disappointing, but Ferndale still had a lot to be proud of in 1983.

Sophomore Doug Pederson ousted junior Trevor Monette to be the starting quarterback, and had a relatively strong season. He completed 31 passes for 300 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The future looked bright for the athletic Pederson.

Junior Duff McBride led the Golden Eagles in rushing with 609 yards, and fellow junior Jim Baker had almost identical numbers, rushing for 593 yards (4.4 average) and five touchdowns. Senior Evan Svedin was a big-play threat out of the backfield, rushing for 378 yards (5.9) and a team-high six touchdowns. Svedin also led the team in receiving with 11 catches and 118 yards. Senior Jim Wilkerson hauled in five passes for 68 yards and a score.

Senior Roger Wilkinson was the leader of the offensive line, and he was named All-League 1st Team. Junior Jeff Slaughter was named All-League 2nd Team. The worked with seniors Eric Graves and Eric Hulsman, and junior Mark Westhoff, as together they helped clear the way for the crafty Wing-T offense.

Wilkinson was named All-League 1st Team as a defensive lineman as well, standing out for the second season in a row. Svedin was also named All-League 1st Team as a defensive end. Junior defensive end Mike Haynie also stood out. McBride led the secondary from his safety position, and was named All-League 1st Team. Sophomore Don Finkbonner scored a 30-yard touchdown on a fumble return against Arlington, and he was named All-League 2nd Team. The defense was terrific, shutting out three opponents.

Wilkerson was named All-League 1st Team as a kicker, as he nailed five extra points and three field goals.

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Top 150 #86 – 2003 Mount Baker Mountaineers

RECORD: 9-2  –  COACH: Ron Lepper

 LEAGUE: 7-1 (2nd Place in the NCC)
 CLASSIFICATION: 2A – PLAYOFFS: Lost in 1st Round
Scoring Stats “Per Game”
Points: 36.2 – Allowed: 12.4 – Differential: +23.8

GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Mount Baker 29, Burlington-Edison 15

Week 2: Mount Baker 14, Nooksack Valley 13

Week 3: Meridian 28, Mount Baker 0

Week 4: Mount Baker 50, Granite Falls 6

Week 5: Mount Baker 49, Lakewood 21

Week 6: Mount Baker 76, Blaine 0

Week 7: Mount Baker 37, Sultan 13

Week 8: Mount Baker 56, Todd Beamer 7

Week 9: Mount Baker 19, Lynden Christian 0

Week 10: Mount Baker 55, South Whidbey 14

State Playoffs: 1st Round: LaCenter 19, Mount Baker 13

The 2003 version of the Mounties was extremely explosive, and their two losses happen to be at the hands of the two top teams in the state, in the 2A classification.

Wes Norstadt

After playing wide receiver and wingback for the Mounties, senior Wes Norstadt lined up at quarterback in 2003. Although he possessed one of the strongest arms in school history, it was about the running game for Mount Baker. He did complete 28 passes for 642 yards and seven touchdowns, and he was named All-League Honorable Mention. He also ran for 340 yards (6.0 average) and four TD’s. Senior running back Mikel Rathjen had an incredible season, rushing for 1533 yards (8.9), 21 touchdowns and five 2-point conversions. He was named the League’s Offensive Player of the Year, and was All-State 2nd Team. Senior fullback Cody Lawson ran for 694 yards (11.2) and seven touchdowns, while fellow senior Kyle Vessel added 535 yards on the ground (15.7) and nine touchdowns. Both were named All-League 2nd Team.

Mikel Rathjen

Junior wide receiver Kyle Kinder caught seven passes for a team-high 171 yards (24.4) and a touchdown. Senior tight end Keith Williams, a converted offensive lineman, caught a team-high eight passes for 154 yards (19.3) and two scores. He was named All-League Honorable Mention. Vessel and senior Tyler Marshall each caught five passes, and Rathjen caught three.

Guy Gates

The offensive line, as usual, was the unsung hero for Mount Baker. 222-pound junior tackle Guy Gates was named All-League 1st Team and fellow junior Daniel Chudek was named All-League 2nd Team as the center. The rest of the line was filled out by seniors Travis Magnusson and Brad Smith, and sophomore J.C. George. All three were named All-League Honorable Mention. The led the way for 3612 yards on the ground and 55 touchdowns overall. They also helped the Mountaineers average an eye-popping 9.1 yards per carry for the entire season!

Keith Williams

Williams led the defensive attack from his inside linebacker position, leading the team with 178 tackles (30 solo), and three forced fumbles. He also had three tackles for loss. Gates also had an impressive season, lining up next to Williams, with 142 tackles (14 solo), nine tackles for loss and three forced fumbles. Williams was named All-League 1st Team, with Gates nabbing All-League 2nd Team honors. Norstadt led the secondary from his free safety position, and he totaled 53 tackles (18 solo), three interceptions, three passes broken up, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He was named All-League 1st Team as well as All-State 1st Team. Senior Josh Little led the team with three sacks and nine tackles for loss as a defensive tackle, while senior Charlie Brown has seven tackles for loss, two sacks and a team-high four fumble recoveries as a defensive end. Junior Garrett Graham intercepted three passes to help the secondary.

Senior Bryan Visser kicked 32 extra points, while Lawson, Rathjen and Graham handled the return duties.

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Top 150 #87 – 2007 Meridian Trojans

RECORD: 11-1  –  COACH: Bob Ames

 LEAGUE: 5-0 (1st Place in the 1A NWC)
 CLASSIFICATION: 1A – PLAYOFFS: State Quarterfinalist
Scoring Stats “Per Game”
Points: 33.3 – Allowed: 11.4 – Differential: +21.9

GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Meridian 43, Lakeside-Seattle 8

Week 2: Meridian 53, Mt. Douglas, BC 19

Week 3: Meridian 22, Sedro Woolley 6

Week 4: Meridian 36, Lynden Christian 6

Week 5: Meridian 16, Friday Harbor 0

Week 6: Meridian 26, Nooksack Valley 7

Week 7: Meridian 21, Lynden Christian 7

Week 8: Meridian 49, Sehome 35

Week 9: Meridian 50, Nooksack Valley 14

State Play-in Game: Meridian 42, Nooksack Valley 14

State Playoffs: 1st Round: Meridian 35, Castle Rock 0

State Quarterfinals: Montesnao 21, Meridian 7

The 2007 Trojans came off their third state championship in eight years, and were on a roll. After a dominating regular season, their dream was cut short in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs.

Sean Hurlbut

Junior Max Crook led the team in his first year as a varsity starting quarterback. He completed 83 passes for 1330 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also ran for 177 yards and five more scores. He had two major weapons to get the ball to, either by handing off or through the air. One of those weapons was senior running back, Sean Hurlbut. He led the county in rushing with 1735 yards (7.2 average) and ran for 25 touchdowns. He also caught 16 passes for 279 yards (17.4) and four scores. His seven 2-point conversions were also tops in the league, and he went on to be named All-League 1st Team at running back. He was also named the League’s Offensive Player of the Year and was All-State 1st Team.

Andrei Lintz

The other main offensive threat for the Trojans was 6-foot-4, 230-pound senior, Andrei Lintz. He lined up in the backfield, at tight end, and even split out wide. The ultimate match-up disaster for the defense, Lintz caught 35 passes for 628 yards (17.9) and five touchdowns. He also carried the ball for 442 yards (8.2) and five more scores. The future Washington State Cougar was named All-League 1st Team and All-State 1st Team at tight end. Sophomore Bo Norris ran hard, gaining 255 yards (6.7) and two touchdowns. Senior Chris Warren caught nine passes for 113 yards (12.6) and was named All-League 1st Team.

Austin Childs

Senior Austin Childs led the Meridian offensive line, and was named All-League 1st Team as well as All-State 1st Team. Fellow seniors Rory Pitsch and Kai Rick also bullied the opposition at the line of scrimmage, and were each named All-League 2nd Team. They helped the Trojan offense amass over 4000 yards and 54 touchdowns.

Cody Sorenson

The black and gold defensive front was a force. Lintz was named the League’s Defensive Player of the Year. Norris and Childs were each also named All-League 1st Team. Rick and Pitsch, along with fellow senior Marshall Foster, were all named All-League 2nd Team. Senior linebacker Cody Sorenson was one of the hardest hitters in the league and was named All-League 1st Team, and was joined by senior Kevin Mount, who was named All-League 2nd Team. Hurlbut and Warren led the secondary, each being named All-League 1st Tem. Warren led the team with six interceptions, returning them for 147 yards.

Ryder Chance

Junior Ryder Chance connected on 36 extra points and was named All-League 1st Team, and Lintz averaged over 33 yards per punt. Lintz and Warren each returned kickoffs for touchdowns, and Hurlbut averaged over nine yards per punt return, with a touchdown return against Mount Douglas.

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Blake VanDalen named new Lynden head coach

After the tragic loss of Coach Curt Kramme, the Lynden football program has decided to stay within the program. After serving the past 20 seasons as an assistant under Kramme, including the last eight as the defensive coordinator, Blake VanDalen has been chosen as the new head coach of the Lions.

“The last 20 years has been an amazing gift,” VanDalen said during a phone interview. “Bittersweet would be the only way to describe how I’m feeling. I just want to represent all that Coach Kramme has done in the last 26 years.”

VanDalen is currently teaching physical education and weight training at Lynden High School.

“I was fortunate enough to be there when we went up to to 3A, and then back down to 2A,” he said. “I was there when we went down to Texas to learn the spread offense, and when we won six state championships in eight years. I learned from the best”

As a 1990 graduate of Lynden, VanDalen played for both Rollie DeKoster and Ross Boice. As a senior he was named All-League 2nd Team at defensive back.

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Burkett and Bauman could reach statistical milestones

Simon Burkett
Casey Bauman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meridian quarterback Simon Burkett attempted 367 passes last season. That’s more than any other quarterback in Whatcom County history. Nooksack Valley quarterback Casey Bauman became the first player in school history to complete 200 passes in a season. Both are heading into their senior season this fall hoping to guide their respective teams to a league championship, and they could be reaching some lofty career numbers when it’s all over. Because both players are also know to do damage running the football, as well as passing, I decided to look up the Whatcom County career leaders in combined touchdowns, using touchdown passes and touchdown runs. It appears that both players will climb up this list of superstars!

Player School Total P-TD R-TD
Josh Kraght Lynden 122 76 46
Zachary Slesk Meridian 100 79 21
Jordan Slesk Meridian 98 84 14
Tanner Myhre Nooksack Valley 95 64 31
Sterling Somers Lynden 94 72 22
Jake Locker Ferndale 89 50 39
Casey Locker Ferndale 84 35 49
Tyler Slesk Meridian 83 71 12
Jeff Bennum Meridian 80 62 18
Jed Schleimer Mount Baker 80 1 79
Mario Gobbato Blaine 78 0 78
Jordan Hastings Lynden 75 49 26
Trevon Myhre Nooksack Valley 60 32 28
Greg Dykstra Lynden Christian 59 28 31
Lucas Roecisoender Lynden Christian 58 51 7
Jesse Alderson Meridian 56 0 56
Mark Holleman Lynden Christian 55 41 14
Tyler Perry Nooksack Valley 54 22 32
Jim Schleimer Mount Baker 53 0 53
Jeb Kratzig Meridian 51 36 15
Garrett Sorenson Squalicum 51 39 12
Simon Burkett Meridian 51 34 17
Eli Slesk Meridian 50 36 14
Sean Linville Bellingham 49 33 16
Casey Bauman Nooksack Valley 49 38 11
Riley Fritsch Blaine 48 0 48
Levi Wigg Mount Baker 47 0 47
Clark Hazlett Squalicum/Lynden 47 35 12
Brent Cowden Mount Baker 46 36 10
Jacob Hommes Lynden 46 24 22
Robert Davis Ferndale 45 0 45
T.J. Busch Lynden 45 0 45
Bob Bennum Meridian 44 31 13
Ty Willemsen Nooksack Valley 44 1 43
Adam Wilgus Ferndale 44 1 43
Chris Bolt Lynden 44 34 10
Max McGuinn Meridian 44 31 13
David Cowan Lynden Christian 43 23 20
Alex Conley Ferndale 43 0 43
Andrew Zender Mount Baker 43 31 12
Dave Longoria Nooksack Valley 42 0 42
Britt Lentz Nooksack Valley 42 0 42
Nathan Kramme Blaine 42 37 5
Jon Raney Mount Baker 41 38 3
Joe Schleimer Mount Baker 40 1 39
Justin Iwasaki Ferndale 40 0 40
Kyler Randall Ferndale 40 19 21
Mikel Rathjen Mount Baker 40 0 40
Tate Dallas Lynden 40 31 9