King's Knights: 2019 Washington high school 1A football preview
By WILL HOLLAND
Here's an inside look at the 1A King's Knights.
Links: King's team page | 2019 schedule | Roster
2018 IN REVIEW
4-6 overall record, 4-1 in 1A North Sound Conference; lost to Lynden Christian 42-14 in district round of playoffs
COACHING RESUME
HC: Jim Shapiro
141-98 record (23rd season as head coach)
Coordinators: Jim Shapiro (OC); Dave Taylor (DC).
Base schemes: Spread offense, 5-2-3 defense
RETURNING
Offense - 4. Defense - 5.
TOP RETURNERS
OT Colin Hamilton, 6-7, 275, Sr.
WR/DB Davis Campbell, 5-10, 170, Sr.
QB Luke Marion, 6-0, 190, Sr.
TE/DE Elian Sundquist, 6-2, 200, Jr.
THREE TO SEE
OT Colin Hamilton, 6-7, 275, Sr.
A monster amongst children and an all-state candidate - Colin’s size separates him from the rest of the league, and his smarts on and off the field could get him some Ivy League offers this season. Currently has offers from USD and Central Washington.
WR/DB Davis Campbell, 5-10, 170, Sr.
An all-league selection last year, Campbell is a sure-handed playmaker that can impact the game on both sides of the ball.
QB Luke Marion, 6-0, 190, Sr.
Marion comes in as an experienced signal-caller, and his senior leadership will be instrumental in pushing King’s into the state playoffs.
OUTLOOK
The Knights will count on their small group of talented seniors to lead the way for a skilled, yet overall inexperienced squad after a second place league finish last year. A large underclassmen presence could mean struggles early on in efforts to get guys comfortable with the system. However, coming off the cusp of two consecutive losing seasons, veteran coach Jim Shapiro will be under a lot of pressure to bring the Knights back to their winning ways of old. Remember - the boys in black and red are only three seasons removed from a 2015 state championship run, in which they fell short to 1A powerhouse Royal. Expect a team with something to prove this season.
Sept. 6, 7 p.m.: at Lakewood
Sept. 13, 7p.m.: at Lakeside
Sept. 20, 7 p.m.: at Nooksack Valley
Sept. 27, 7 p.m.: Cascade
Oct. 4, 7 p.m.: Raymond
Oct. 11, 7 p.m.: at Granite Falls
Oct. 18, 7 p.m.: Cedar Park Christian
Oct. 25, 7 p.m.: at Sultan
Nov. 1, 7 p.m.: South Whidbey
*home games in bold