SPSL South football: Federal Way even more dangerous!
8/21/2012by Tacoma News Tribune
If Federal Way's Mike Tate, left, and company get loose, they may run away with the SPSL South crown.
If Federal Way's Mike Tate, left, and company get loose, they may run away with the SPSL South crown.

 

ON THE THRONE: With core group of seniors, defending champion Federal Way should be even better than it was in 2011.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Big (6-2, 230) but fast (4.7 seconds in 40 meters), Federal Way’s Albert Havili is a heat-seeking missile at weak-side linebacker.

CHANGE IS GOOD: Or necessary. Without quarterback Justin Hordyk, Bethel will need to slow action down (scored SPSL record 451 points in 2011).

BY THE NUMBERS: Only one 1,000-yard rusher returns in the SPSL – Curtis High’s E.J. Deveaux, who also led league in touchdowns (18).

PROJECTED FINISH: Federal Way (10-1 last year), Graham-Kapowsin (5-5), Curtis (6-5), Bethel (8-3), Rogers (5-5), Puyallup (6-4), Beamer (2-8), Emerald Ridge (2-8), Spanaway Lake (1-9).

MARK THE DATE: Sept. 13, Graham-Kapowsin at Federal Way, Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m.

If Federal Way's Mike Tate, left, and company get loose, they may run away with the SPSL South crown.
EDERAL WAY EAGLES
Coach: John Meagher, 16th year
2011 record: 10-1, 1st in league; lost in 4A first round.
Offense: Coordinators (set) - Beckett Cordes and Marcus Yzaguire (pistol option). Returning starters - 7. Top players - QB Evan Elliott, 5-10, 175, Sr.; OL Albert Havili, 6-2, 230, Sr.; RB Rod Jones, 6-2, 240, Sr.; RB Chico McClatcher, 5-8, 155, So.; RB Zeek McNeal, 5-11, 175, Sr.; WR Mike Tate, 6-1, 175, Sr.; WR D’Londo Tucker, 6-1, 175, Sr.
Defense: Coordinator (set) - Bryant Thomas (3-5). Returning starters - 7. Top players - LB Albert Havili, 6-2, 230, Sr.; LB Rod Jones, 6-2, 240, Sr.; DB JJ McNeal, 5-7, 175, Sr.; DB Zeek McNeal, 5-11, 175, Sr.; DB Aaron Persinger, 6-2, 185, Sr.; DL Jay-Tee Tiuli, 6-3, 295, Jr.
Outlook: On paper, this should be Meagher’s best team ever at Federal Way. He has seven seniors who are three-year starters – ones who were thrown into the fire as sophomores during the disappointing 2010 campaign (4-6 record, one win at home). Last season, the Eagles won the league, and sport enough overall speed to fly away with another title.

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EDERAL WAY EAGLES
Coach: John Meagher, 16th year
2011 record: 10-1, 1st in league; lost in 4A first round.
Offense: Coordinators (set) - Beckett Cordes and Marcus Yzaguire (pistol option). Returning starters - 7. Top players - QB Evan Elliott, 5-10, 175, Sr.; OL Albert Havili, 6-2, 230, Sr.; RB Rod Jones, 6-2, 240, Sr.; RB Chico McClatcher, 5-8, 155, So.; RB Zeek McNeal, 5-11, 175, Sr.; WR Mike Tate, 6-1, 175, Sr.; WR D’Londo Tucker, 6-1, 175, Sr.
Defense: Coordinator (set) - Bryant Thomas (3-5). Returning starters - 7. Top players - LB Albert Havili, 6-2, 230, Sr.; LB Rod Jones, 6-2, 240, Sr.; DB JJ McNeal, 5-7, 175, Sr.; DB Zeek McNeal, 5-11, 175, Sr.; DB Aaron Persinger, 6-2, 185, Sr.; DL Jay-Tee Tiuli, 6-3, 295, Jr.
Outlook: On paper, this should be Meagher’s best team ever at Federal Way. He has seven seniors who are three-year starters – ones who were thrown into the fire as sophomores during the disappointing 2010 campaign (4-6 record, one win at home). Last season, the Eagles won the league, and sport enough overall speed to fly away with another title.


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