Burlington-Edison Tigers: 2019 Washington high school 2A football preview

By WILL HOLLAND Here's an inside look at the 2A Burlington-Edison Tigers. Links: Burlington-Edison team page | 2019 schedule | Roster 2018 IN REVIEW 4-6 in 2A

By WILL HOLLAND

Here's an inside look at the 2A Burlington-Edison Tigers.

Links: Burlington-Edison team page | 2019 schedule | Roster

2018 IN REVIEW

4-6 in 2A Northwest Conference - Sky (third place); lost to Black Hills in first round of playoffs, 48-8

COACHING RESUME

Herb Lehman, 8th season

43-31 record

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 4. Defense - 4.

TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS

OL Roger Burt, 5-10, 215, Jr.

RB Tate Cavanaugh, 5-10, 190, Sr.

OL Isaac Donovan, 6-4, 245, Jr.

WR Evan Larson, 6-0, 160, Sr.

 OL Dawson Metcalf, 5-10, 220, Sr.

TOP DEFENSIVE PLAYERS

DL Roger Burt, 5-10, 215, Jr.

DB Tate Cavanaugh, 5-10, 190, Sr.

DB Austyn Frazier, 5-8, 160, Sr.

DB Bret Johnson, 6-1, 175, Sr.

THREE TO SEE

Tate Cavanaugh, running back / defensive back

Started at safety for the Tigers last year, will take over the running back job for departed stud Axel Wilhonen in 2019.

Isaac Donovan, offensive lineman

Leads offensive line that returns three starters.

Austyn Frazier, defensive back

Ball hawk in the secondary, pulled down a few picks for the Tigers' defense in 2018.

OUTLOOK

In their first year in the NWC Sky Division, the Tigers took home a third place finish and a 4-6 overall record, which led them to a first round playoff appearance. 

The group was led by a cast of two-way seniors, four of whom were able to snag all-league honors. 

2019’s crew will be young and mostly inexperienced, as the Tigers return only eight total starters. 

Head coach Herb Lehman steps into his 14th season boasting a 43-31 record, and will hope to mold his young guys into division title contenders come November. 

It won’t be an easy task, as their division is home to the likes of powerhouses Archbishop Murphy and Lynden (last year’s state runner-up). Lots of holes to fill for this team in 2019, but they should be able to compete in the league. 

2019 SCHEDULE

Sept 6: Mount Vernon, 7 p.m.

Sept. 14: at Battle Ground, 3 p.m.

Sept. 27: at Blaine, 7 p.m.

Oct. 4: at Sedro-Woolley, 7 p.m.

Oct. 11: Lynden, 7 p.m.

Oct. 18: at Archbishop Murphy, 7 p.m.

Oct. 25: Lakewood, 7 p.m.