Although the current numbers are an inaccurate reflection, the football program is growing and the team is better than years past. The team’s record is currently 1-4, with losses to Cedar Park Christian, O’Dea, Kennedy and Eastside Catholic. The one win came in California, a 29-7 victory against Xavier Prep. Football is a sport, however, that numbers and stats do not always explain. The team has been getting better and better over the past several years in terms of effort, drive, and skill.

When asked about the current status of the team, captain Patrick Bowers said, “Through our values of sportsmanship, effort, and camaraderie we have the time of our lives hitting the opponent in the face with our face. We look forward to the rest of the season and winning state.”

A few signs that the team is improving is that there now exists a more dominant passing game in the Seattle Prep offense. Rather than focusing on running the ball, the offense has more variety and is seeing great success. Some personnel changes have also improved the team. Head coach Bill McMahon has supported the new offense and has helped drive the team to success. Ross Humphries also joined the team as the offensive line, middle linebacker, and special teams coach, giving special teams the attention it deserves and improving the technique of the linemen.

Athletic director and offensive coordinator Mark Cross commented about the team, “Over the past 11 years of coaching, I would say that this has been a very special group in that they show an extremely high level of effort regardless of their opponent.” Overall, there are many signs indicating that Seattle Prep’s football team will be a force to reckon with in the next few years.