Warriors Fall Sports Preview: Football

Brandon Hohengarten (1), Zach Willis (98) and Mac McLachan (15) at practice Tuesday. (Photos by Joleen Sims)
Brandon Hohengarten (1), Zach Willis (98) and Mac McLachan (15) at practice Tuesday. (Photos by Joleen Sims)
Junior Opoku-Mensah
Junior Opoku-Mensah

My Edmonds News asked local high school coaches how their fall sports teams are shaping up. Our first report is from John Gradwohl, football coach at Edmonds-Woodway High School.

Years as a head coach?
18
 
Last year’s record?
6-4

Postseason in 2012?
1st round

Top returning athletes?
Davis Giles
Mac McLachlan
Junior Opoku-Mensah
Travis Bakken
Haedyn McGrath
Theo Lebesis

Top newcomers?
Nick Morales
Brandon Hohengarten
Jason Smarr
Nick Venema
Chantz Justice

Strengths of your team?
Team unity
Offense and defensive line

Jason Smarr (3) and Grant Whitcutt (80)
Jason Smarr (3) and Grant Whitcutt (80)

Areas of concern?
Depth

What was turnout like this year?
Below average
 
Strong teams/individuals?
Jackson, Kamiak and Mariner. Cascade will be much improved.

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