Federal Way Eagles: 2019 Washington high school 4A football preview

Here is an inside look at the 2019 Federal Way Eagles football team. Links: Federal Way team page | 2019 schedule | Roster 2018 IN REVIEW 6-4 in 4A NPSL Valley

Here is an inside look at the 2019 Federal Way Eagles football team.

Links: Federal Way team page | 2019 schedule | Roster

2018 IN REVIEW

6-4 in 4A NPSL Valley (third place)

COACHING RESUME

John Meagher, 23nd season

128-94 record

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 4. Defense - 7.

TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS

WR Ronald Davis, 5-10, 180, jr.

WR Jatavious Magee, 6-0, 185, jr.

QB/RB Corey Quinn, 5-8, 155, jr.

TE Leaso Tapipu, 6-0, 220, sr.

QB R.J. Tausil, 5-10, 215, sr.

TOP DEFENSIVE PLAYERS

LB Jaylen Bogan, 6-0, 200, sr.

DB Ronald Davis, 5-10, 180, jr.

DB Jatavious Magee, 6-0, 185, jr.

LB Damoni Nelson, 5-10, 165, jr.

DL Covenant Savusa, 6-2, 295, sr.

THREE TO SEE

Jatavious Magee, wide receiver

Coach Meagher promises junior will get more looks than any outside threat in program history

Corey Quinn, quarterback

When he is not under center, he will either line up in slot -- or next to Tausil at tailback

R.J. Tausil, quarterback

From first time Snohomish transfer threw a pass in weight room, Eagles were in awe

OUTLOOK

The Eagles always get their fair share of athletes. And two of the best of them happen to play quarterback.

So instead of choosing between Tausil, a passer, and Quinn, a runner, Meagher decided to utilize both of them.

And both have won games as starters. That is why the time-distribution plan remains the same.

The Eagles’ main issue heading into this season is depth on the offensive line. They lost a pair of all-leaguers, including Aho Makaafi, the division’s 2018 lineman of the year who is now at Puyallup.

The back end of the Eagles’ defense, led by McGee at safety and Davis and cornerback, should be a team strength.

2019 SCHEDULE

Sept 6: Jefferson, 7 p.m.

Sept. 14: Eisenhower, 6 p.m.

Sept. 20: at Beamer, 7 p.m.

Sept. 27: Auburn Riverside, 7 p.m.

Oct. 3: Kentlake, 7 p.m.

Oct. 11: at Decatur, 7 p.m.

Oct. 18: at Hazen, 7 p.m.

Oct 24: at Kentridge, 7 p.m.