Sedro-Woolley High School’s football team bounced back after losing two games in a row, clinching their first postseason victory with a thrilling blowout of 40-0,  keeping the best season in recent history alive. 

“We’re gritty, and we hold each other accountable,” said Coach Drew Aungst. “We have outstanding discipline on the field, in the classroom, and we trust each other.”

 Athletic Director Kevin Owen echoed this sentiment., 

“I  think that this group of kids plays collectively better than anyone else they’ve played like and that shows.”

Despite their strong start and resilience, the team faced a setback with a 6-14 loss to Mount Vernon on October 18th.

Running Back Caden Christy reflected on the game, saying, “I think that we went into the week way too confident because we haven’t lost to them since 2017, so we were not practicing as hard as normal this week.” 

Nonetheless, the team pulled off an awesome victory of 40-0 in their first postseason game against Mountlake Terrace, determined to keep their playoff dreams alive.

The players aren’t just learning skills on the field; they’re also gaining life lessons from their coaches. 

“Drew is a person that’s determined to make our football team better and our pride all around,” said running back Sherman Griffin.

 The move to the 3A division has been a new experience for Sedro-Woolley, and Coach Aungst reflected on the change: “In theory, yeah, but in the northwest conference Two A is the toughest there is,” said Aungst, “so it’s actually been a little bit easier go for us this year. Playing in that conference the last couple of years has prepared us for a little bit harder competition.” 

  With dedicated coaches, talented players, and a commitment to constant improvement, Sedro-Woolley is proving they’re ready to tackle the challenges of 3A football.