RECORD: 7-3  –  COACH: Vic Randall

 LEAGUE: 7-1 (2nd Place in the NWL)

 CLASSIFICATION: AA – PLAYOFFS: Lost Play-in Game

Scoring Stats “Per Game”

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

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

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.

RECORD: 5-5  –  COACH: Jamie Plenkovich

 LEAGUE: 2-0 (1st Place in the 3A NWC)

 CLASSIFICATION: 3A – PLAYOFFS: Lost Crossover Game

Scoring Stats “Per Game”

Points: 26.9 – Allowed: 16.4 – Differential: +10.5

GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Ferndale 49, Squalicum 7

Week 2: O’Dea 24, Ferndale 21

Week 3: Arlington 44, Ferndale 27

Week 4: Ferndale 34, Blaine 7

Week 5: Lynden 27, Ferndale 7

Week 6: Mount Baker 21, Ferndale 14

Week 7: Ferndale 28, Sedro Woolley 0

Week 8: Ferndale 45, Shorecrest 0

Week 9: Ferndale 30, Mount Vernon 13

Week 10 (Crossover): Mercer Island 21, Ferndale 14

The Golden Eagles went through a few down years after the 2008 League Championship season, and 2011 was the beginning of the turnaround for the program.

Senior quarterback Jake Frost had another good season as both a passer and a runner. He completed 28 passes for 620 yards and four touchdowns, and he ran for 463 yards (5.8 average) and five touchdowns. He ran the Wing-T, handing off to junior Alex Conley, and seniors Tanner Dawson and Kyle Prather. Conley was a scoring machine, rushing for 790 yards (7.9) and 14 touchdowns. He also caught two touchdown passes. Dawson ran for 492 yards (6.2) and five touchdowns while Prather gained 491 yards on the ground (6.6) and four scores. Junior Daniel Ewald chipped in 304 yards rushing(6.8) and three touchdowns.

Junior Richmond Baardson and senior Cory Clark were the main targets at wide receiver when the Golden Eagles went to the air. Baardson caught nine passes for 215 yards (23..9) and a touchdown, while Clark hauled in six passes for 112 yards (18.7) and a score.

The offensive line was big and very physical. It was led by senior All-State 2nd Teamer, Daniel Canzater. He was a two-time All-League 1st Teamer, and at 6-foot-2 and 250 pounds he was as athletic as they come. He was joined up front by some massive players as well. They were senior Chad Hunt (6-3 220), senior David Lytle (6-3 225), senior Caleb Rodriguez (6-3 220) and Lucas Kinley (5-10 245). They averaged 6.7 yards per rush and scored 32 rushing touchdowns.

Ferndale threw a pair of shutouts, with Rodriguez and Prather leading the defense, and they were both named All-State 2nd Team. Rodriguez at defensive line, and Prather as a linebacker. They were also both named All-League 1st Team, and it was the second year in a row for Prather. Conley brought an interception back 42 yards for a touchdown against Squalicum in the opener.

Junior Wyatt Dunn kicked 31 extra points, and 6-foot-6 senior Jacob Bartel was named All-League 1st Team at punter.

RECORD: 6-3  –  COACH: Vic Randall

 LEAGUE: 5-3 (3rd Place in the NWL)

 CLASSIFICATION: AA – PLAYOFFS: None

Scoring Stats “Per Game”

Points: 18.9 – Allowed: 12.4 – Differential: +6.5

GAME BY GAME:

Week 1: Ferndale 27, Burlington-Edison 18

Week 2: Sedro Woolley 22, Ferndale 14

Week 3: Ferndale 17, Arlington 6

Week 4: Ferndale 14, Bellingham 0

Week 5: Ferndale 21, Anacortes 6

Week 6: Ferndale 50, Stanwood 13

Week 7: Mount Vernon 27, Ferndale 7

Week 8: Sehome 14, Ferndale 7

Week 9: Ferndale 13, West Van 6

The 1989 Golden Eagles might not have made the playoffs, but they were a great team. They had lost a lot of big-time players from last year’s team, but they still had a lot of talent. It was Coach Randall’s last team he coached before taking a four-year hiatus from Ferndale football.

If there ever was a “ground and pound” team, it was this one. In 1989, Ferndale ran the ball 418 times, and attempted only 26 passes! Attempting passes was senior quarterback, Jason Muggy. He threw for 182 yards and three touchdowns, ran for 149 yards and two touchdowns, and he was named All-League Honorable Mention. Senior running back Lance Dawson was one of the best backs in the county. He led the Golden Eagles in rushing for the second consecutive season, gaining 898 yards and seven touchdowns. Junior Andrew Thompson put up nearly identical numbers, rushing for 802 yards and seven touchdowns. They were both named All-League 2nd Team. Senior James Jefferson also ran for 146 yards and a pair of scores. Thompson, along with seniors Jesse Salhus and Ron Miller, each caught a touchdown pass in the run-oriented offense.

The offensive line was led up front by senior Howard Johnson. He was named All-League 1st Team for the second consecutive season. The running game averaged 5.5 yards per play, and scored 19 touchdowns.

Muggy excelled defensively from his defensive back position. Not only was he named All-League 1st Team for the second year in a row, but he was also named All-State 1st Team. Jefferson also stood out at both defensive line and linebacker, being named All-League 1st Team. Johnson was also named All-League 2nd Team on the defensive line. Senior Daniel Hemmingson was named All-League Honorable Mention. Muggy and Thompson each returned an interception for a touchdown.

Sophomore Tom Phillips was named All-League 2nd Team at kicker, and he nailed 17 extra points and one field goal.