Photo Credit: Raphael Ghieuw Sien Caption: State Farm specialist Sarkissian, presenting check to WHS football team. Caption: State Farm specialist Sarkissian, presenting check to WHS football team.
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December 28, 2009
Nicole Doan
State Farm Insurance awarded the Washington High School football team $2,500 for being one of the winners of the Friday Night Feats video contest.
The prize-winning video, taken by the father of junior Camron Noorzad, featured defensive end and tight end senior Cedric Lousi’s play during the third quarter of the Sept. 12 football game against Deer Valley High School. Quarterback senior David Ross passed the ball to Lousi, who ran 60 yards to score a touchdown with five Deer Valley players on his tail.
“We were losing. So [the Deer Valley team was] talking a bunch of trash. That made me mad,” Lousi said. “I did whatever I could.”
Although the Washington Huskies ultimately lost the game 14-35, Lousi’s play won them $2,500.
“It’s a great cap to the season,” Coach Ken Wittmer said.
The 2009 Friday Night Feats contest highlights the grandest moments of the high school football season. Fans and a panel of judges determined the winners of the contest. Out of the 350 videos submitted, State Farm Insurance awarded $2,500 grants to 51 winners. The top three additional high schools won $15,000, $10,000 and $5,000, respectively.
The insurance company’s public affairs specialist Sevag A. Sarkissian and three Fremont State Farm agents visited Washington High School’s student center Dec. 17 to present the $2,500 check. Wittmer, the football team and school administrators attended the presentation.
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November 11, 2009
Yama Hazeer
The varsity football team lost its homecoming game by the final score of 10-28. Not only was it a homecoming loss, but the loss also gave the Pop Gould trophy to the James Logan Colts.
The Pop Gould trophy is a competition founded by J.V. Gould between rival schools James Logan and WHS. Every year the trophy is awarded to the winner of the Washington-Logan football game.
“I think our defense played well all night, but our offense struggled,” senior and captain David Ross said.
The Huskies held the Colts to only a field goal on their first drive, but turned the ball over which resulted in a touchdown for Logan. In the second quarter, WHS forced a fumble and took the ball deep into the field. Senior Josh Wilson kicked a field goal to make the score 10-3 during halftime.
After the half, the Colts scored quickly to make it a 15 point difference. The Huskies scored a touchdown off a two yard run from Ross, to make the score 18-10 in the third quarter.
“I don’t think we played as hard as we can,” senior Khalled Hassan said. “I’ve seen us make amazing plays. What lost us the game was pretty much lack of effort.”
WHS looked like they were ready to make a comeback, but colt receiver, Toni Pole caught a 78 yard touchdown reception to seal the win for Logan.
“I thought we played well with an exception to a few blown coverages and dropped passes,” senior Tanner King said.
Ross insisted that his injured elbow was not the reason for the team’s offensive struggles.
“We could have played a lot better on offense,” Ross said. “My elbow is good enough to play. I am getting surgery after the season.”
This was the first loss for Washington in league play. They are now second place in the Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL) behind Logan.
“In order to win in the playoffs we need to play a perfect game and everyone needs to execute their responsibilities,” King said.
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October 21, 2009
Yama Hazheer
Coming off a disappointing loss to the Tracy Bulldogs, the Huskies bounced back to defeat the American Eagles 54-3 on Oct. 9.
Due to an injury on the elbow of his throwing arm, senior and captain David Ross was not able to play as quarterback. Junior Deandre Carter stepped up in his place. He threw for 116 yards and two passing touchdowns. Carter also had an impressive interception in which he took back 72 yards for a touchdown.
Wide receiver and senior Nathaniel Solverson thought that Carter did a good job starting in place of Ross.
“I think Deandre did good especially because it was his first time playing QB in a game situation,” Solverson said.
Ross, playing wide receiver, had four receptions for 59 yards. One of the catches was for a touchdown. Senior Rico Jones had a 44-yard touchdown reception and a 22-yard run for a touchdown. Senior Tanner King also had two rushing touchdowns.
“Scoring those two touchdowns felt amazing, but I owe it all to my offensive line for their spectacular blocks,” King said. “We had a great game against American both offensively and defensively.”
Both the offense and defense combined to play phenomenally and it showed in the final score of the game. The Eagles were held scoreless for almost the whole game. A field goal late in the fourth quarter put the Eagles on the board.
“We all just got to take practice day by day, buckle down and get business done,” Solverson said.
Washington is currently tied for first place in the Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL) with Logan.
“In order to stay at this level for the duration of the season, we need to continue playing as a whole and get amped for every opponent we face,” King said.
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October 4, 2009
Yama Hazheer
Washington played against the Tracy Bulldogs Sept. 24, but lost due to their poor offensive play in the second half. WHS led the game at halftime, but were held scoreless in the latter part of the game and lost to the Tracy Bulldogs 21-42.
“I felt the game was alright in the first half. We had some mistakes but we were still up,” captain and quarterback David Ross said. “In the second half, we did not play Washington football.”
Fellow captain Cedric Lousi was also disappointed in the effort.
“It’s not about how you start, but how you finish,” Lousi said.
The loss dropped the Huskies to a record of 2-2. Not only did it lower the record, but they are not a top ten Bay Area high school football team.
We’re a good team and are capable of doing great things,” Lousi said. “We just have take advantage of every opportunity we get and just play Husky football.”
Despite the loss, Washington still remains at the top of the MVAL standings.
