Head Coach: Jeff Chandler, 2nd season
Last year: 4-5, 0-4 in 4A Kingco Crest Division
2009 turnout numbers: 68
TOP RETURNERS
• Sr. Nikolaj LaCour, WR/DB: Sure-handed receiver had a great spring and summer after dislocating his shoulder late last year.
• Sr. Conner Floan, TE/DL: 6-foot-5, 235-pounder replaces Div. I prospect James Boker. Has tons of potential and athletic ability.
• Sr. Gabe Wiliams, OL/LB: Returning starter gives 100 percent on the field, a “warrior” according to Coach Chandler.
• Sr. Keegan Farley, C: Third-year starter has big-game experience, and a great attitude.
• Sr. Michael McClelland, OL/DL: One of the team’s vocal leaders, has an infectious enthusiasm for the game.
KEY NEWCOMERS
• Jr. Brady Anderson, QB: Started a couple games for Michael Conforto last year, much improved but will have a steep learning curve playing in 4A Kingco.
• Soph. Ian Seabrooks, OL/DL: One of the biggest sophomores in the league at 6-5 and 300 pounds, a raw but physically imposing talent.
DID YOU KNOW?
Coach Chandler’s most memorable football game was against Inglemoor in 2001, when his Eastlake Wolves were down 21-0 five minutes into the first quarter and then scored 45 unanswered points to win 45-21 in a torrential rainstorm. He said on the victory: “What made it memorable is that it was the players that provided the leadership. The turnaround came from the players and their belief in each other.”
QUOTABLE
“Last year I really wanted the seniors to have a good experience, and I think we did that. The kids really finished strong. (This year) we are really focusing hard on fundamentals and getting kids to develop a football I.Q. We also really need to create a football culture that kids want to be a part of. Only about half of the ninth graders that play (junior football) come out and play their sophomore year. We’re losing 20-25 potential players, and I’m not sure why that is. Hopefully that pipeline starts to fill up.” – Mustangs’ head coach Jeff Chandler
BIG GAME:
• Friday, Sept. 23 vs. Eastlake: A much-anticipated rivalry matchup at home against the Wolves, Coach Chandler’s former team, is a winnable game for the Mustangs. A victory here in their division opener would set the tone for a solid season and hopefully a playoff berth.
SCHEDULE:
(All games at 7 p.m.)
Redmond at Juanita – Friday, Sept. 2
Lake Washington at Redmond – Friday, Sept. 9
Redmond at Woodinville – Friday, Sept. 16
Eastlake at Redmond – Friday, Sept. 23
Redmond at Skyline – Friday, Sept. 30
Issaquah at Redmond – Friday, Oct. 7
Newport at Redmond – Friday, Oct. 14
Redmond at Edmonds- Woodway – Friday, Oct. 21
