---
Mount Si Wildcats
Last season the Mount Si Wildcats returned to the playoffs but ran into the buzz saw that is the Bellevue Wolverines. This didn't start the way they would've liked in losing a home game in week one. The Wildcats only return two offensive and three defensive starters but are not young nor inexperienced. They do actually return four offensive lineman with playing experience. Coach Charlie Kinnune, who is in his 20th season at Mount Si was nice enough to return my email. This is what he had to say...
WHSF: If a Bothell fan were reading this blog, who are three players they would want to keep and eye on and what can you tell me about those players?
CK: Josh Mitchell- signed with Oregon State OT/DT, Connor Deutsch RB/CB(2yr. starter) Kolton Auxier OG/DE(2yr. starter)
WHSF: What would your three keys to get a win on saturday?
CK: Run the football effectively, stop the run, positive turnover ratio
WHSF: What would you consider to be your offensive strengths?
CK: Offensive Line
WHSF: What would you consider to be your defensive strengths?
CK: Defensive Line
WHSF: What do you think you have to do to stop a player like Trent Sewell?
CK: Pass Rush and not getting beat deep.
WHSF: What things do you need to do better after last weeks loss?
CK: Play better run defense and protect our QB.
WHSF: What is it going to take to get the Wildcats to the Tacoma Dome this season?
CK: We need to stay healthy, which we are not right now. We need to be able to be competitive in our league. If we compete in our league and finish in the top 3 we will be competitive at the state level.
---
Bothell Cougars
I wont deny it, the Bothell Cougars are a team that has been growing on me over the past ten years. Although no team will ever get more room in my heart than the Juanita Rebels, I seem to hop on the "Blue Train" every season. This years is no different as Head Coach Tom Bainter has his Cougars in a great position to be playing for a KingCo Championship at the end of the regular season. They are big, athletic and have as much speed as anyone. The Cougars come in ranked 9th in the state by the Seattle Times. Coach Bainter was kind enough to return my email with all questions answered...
WHSF: If a Mount Si fan were reading this blog, who are three players they would want to keep and eye on and what can you tell me about those players?
TB: Trent Sewell - Talented, speedy, athletic receiver with great hands. Austen Dahl - First year starter at QB who will get nothing but better as the season progresses. Seymour Ottorbech - Two way starter at RB and OLB with great speed and tenacity.
WHSF: What would your three keys to get a win on Saturday?
TB: Three keys to victory are protecting the football, stopping the Mt. Si run game, and executing our assignments.
WHSF: What would you consider to be your offensive strengths?
TB: Our strengths offensively are skill position talent and a good sized offensive line. What we lack in experience, we gain in enthusiasm.
WHSF: What would you consider to be your defensive strengths?
TB: Defensively our strengths are speed and aggressiveness. We like to attack from all areas.
WHSF: What, if anything, from your week one victory do you feel you need to do better this week to beat Mount Si?
TB: We had 4 turnovers week one and we definitely need to improve in that area. We were also poor in the 'Red' zone last week and hope to improve there as well.
WHSF: What is it going to take to get Bothell to the Tacoma Dome this season?
TB: We will have to improve on a daily basis, stay very healthy, and have tons of LUCK!
WHSF: You have had a ton of success at Bothell, what do you attribute that too?
TB: Great kids who love the game and work very hard at it!
---
Outlook:
I have a hard time seeing the Wildcats winning this one. Bothell could be the best team in KingCo 4A. Cougars win easily 37-10.
---
Other Notes & Links:
- The Bothell Cougars have one of the best websites around, view it Right Here.
- Pop Kenney Stadium is easily my favorite stadium to watch a game in the state. That same site has a great little story on it, read it Here.
- Mount Si is home to one of the more scenic stadiums in the state. I was lucky enough to visit Mount Si last season when my Rebels were playing the Wildcats. I took a few pictures that can be viewed Here.
- I also have pictures from Pop Kenney, view them Here.
---
I will be tweeting live from the game, you can follow me @HSFootballWA.
No comments:
Post a Comment