ARLINGTON – Eagles football has been leading the way this season, with the varsity program currently in the playoffs. But an undefeated season has already been attained — by the freshman crew.
ARLINGTON — For most high school athletes, the opportunity to compete at the state level is a just a dream. For Arlington’s Emma Janousek and Cassidy Rude, it’s already come true.
What should have been a sweep for the Cougars turned into a nail-biter on Friday, Nov. 2, as they faced Sedro-Woolley at Lake Stevens High School, managing to clinch a 21-14 victory over the Cubs and advance to state.
Four local runners, from both Arlington and Lakewood high schools, took advantage of their opportunity to compete in the WIAA State Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 3.
Daily Sports Schedule — Nov. 3
Arlington cross country runners Emma Janousek and Cassidy Rude are set to race at the WIAA 4A State Cross Country Championships at the Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco at noon.
Daily Sports Update — Nov. 2
Arlington Eagles football plays Kentwood Conquerers at French Field at 7:30 p.m.
Lakewood Cougars football plays Sedro-Woolley at Lake Stevens High School at 7 p.m.
A cold, wet and windy Friday night at Mariner High School’s Frank Goddard Memorial Stadium turned out to be in the Arlington Eagles’ benefit as the team topped the Marauders, 35-21, on Oct. 26.
Thousands of runners raced for the best times during the District 1 2A/3A/4A Cross Country Championships, which took place at Lakewood High School on Saturday, Oct. 27, and local athletes took some of the top spots.
For Lakewood and Arlington high school mountain bikers, it’s time to get ready for the new season. The teams, which practice together, formed three years ago and last year were ranked the No. 8 and No. 10 teams overall.
The undefeated Lakewood Cougars football team compete against also undefeated Kings Knights for the league championship at Kings High School at 7 p.m.
Arling-ton’s team of cross country runners has been out-performing even themselves this season and came away successful in the Wesco 3A/4A Cross Country Championships at Cedar-crest in Marysville on Oct. 18, with both the boys and girls varsity teams advancing to the 4A Bi-District Meet at Lakewood on Saturday, Oct. 27.
The Arlington football team suffered a close 28-21 loss in a non-league contest on Thursday, Oct. 18, to Inglemoor at Pop Keeney Stadium, their last regular season game of the year, and head now to the district playoffs where they face some fierce competition.
It’s the last week of regular season competition for the Lady Eagles volleyball team, which lost 3-1 to the Lake Stevens Vikings on Thursday, Oct. 18, and they’re aiming to finish strong.
