From left, that’s West Seattle High School principal Bruce Bivins, Chief Sealth High School principal John Boyd, and Steve Huling, right after tonight’s “Huling Bowl” football game between WSHS and CSHS. Given the amazing year West Seattle’s having, you probably weren’t surprised to hear the Wildcats won – but the game was just part of what the night was about – we’ve got the story and video, just ahead:
By Patrick Sand
West Seattle Blog co-publisher
West Seattle’s own Friday Night Lights rolled out at Southwest Athletic Complex tonight as West Seattle met Sealth for the last regular season game for both teams. West Seattle won the game 42 to 13 in an evening that featured marching bands, alumni tailgate parties, and the return of a Huling to present the trophy at the end of the game.
West Seattle took the game on a series of long unbroken runs and a couple of long pass plays to receiver Markeem Adams that put them out in front 35 to nothing by halftime. Once again, the Wildcats were led by running back T.J. Lee. Lee’s longest run came when he went 65 yards mostly untouched to make West Seattle’s last score.
Sealth put together a better second half, relying on a speedier defensive pursuit of the West Seattle backfield. The Seahawks came up with a steady drive near the end of the game that began at midfield. Eight plays later they managed to score, then recovered their own onside kick. That led to another midfield possession which turned into another touchdown. Another onside attempt failed with less than a minute remaining in the game.
After the game, West Seattle coach Davis Lura talked about a different offensive look for the Wildcats and about Sealth’s speedier second-half efforts:
This year also marked the return of one Huling brother, Steve, who was on hand to present the trophy his family’s former car dealership had sponsored for several years. Here he is along with Sealth principal John Boyd at the presentation:
As always, the game drew fans, students, alumni and friends from all over West Seattle. There was tradition, ceremony and of course, both marching bands. Here’s Sealth’s band, which took the field just before kickoff to warm up the crowd.
Next week, West Seattle plays Eastside Catholic at Memorial Stadium on Friday night for the league title.
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