Defending state champions blank Bainbridge 46-0

Wind, temperature more to the liking of Seahawks

By Steven Powell • November 16, 2024 1:30 am
Bainbridge quarterback Nate Putnam (10) gets off a pass just as Miguel Maldonado (5) hits him.
Bainbridge quarterback Nate Putnam (10) gets off a pass just as Miguel Maldonado (5) hits him.

When the wind speed and temperature are both in the 30s it’s a miserable day for football.

Bainbridge High School found that out Nov. 16 in the Round of 16 of the WIAA 2A state playoffs, losing at Anacortes to the Seahawks 46 to 0.

The wind deflated the Spartans from the start as the visitors went against the wind in the first quarter. Throwing and kicking into the wind proved to be almost impossible as Anacortes took a 16-0 lead with 2:34 left in the period. The Seahawks then put the game out of reach with two more scores, taking a 30-0 lead after one quarter.

Bainbridge had the wind advantage in the second quarter but could not capitalize. The only score that period came when Anacortes quarterback Brady Beaner scored on a 3-yard run to make it 37-0 at the intermission.

The BHS defense was on the field most of the time, as the offense’s incomplete passes kept stopping the clock, making the game take longer. Despite the score, the defense had some standouts. Wyatt Reed had an interception. Paxton Malloy had an impressive pass breakup and some tackles. Joseph Caron put pressure on the Anacortes quarterback and had some tackles. Others with numerous tackles were Garrett Goade, Rowan Meek and Wyndham Kocheness.

Bainbridge ended the season 8-3. The defending state champs move on to the quarterfinals.

Olympic’s season also came to a close in the Round of 16 at WF West, where the Trojans had no answers against the Bearcats in a 33-7 defeat. Riley McCoy’s three-yard rushing score with 3:51 polished off the team’s only scoring drive of the game.

The Trojans finished the year 8-3.

Paxton Malloy (6) knocks a pass away just as it was about to be caught in the second quarter of the game at Anacortes.

Paxton Malloy (6) knocks a pass away just as it was about to be caught in the second quarter of the game at Anacortes.

Three Spartans crunch an Anacortes receiver during a gang tackle at the game.

Three Spartans crunch an Anacortes receiver during a gang tackle at the game.

Sophomore Zach Ausmeier (41) tackles Shia Webster of Anacortes while Carson Williams (32) and Wyndham Kochenash (51) move in to help.

Sophomore Zach Ausmeier (41) tackles Shia Webster of Anacortes while Carson Williams (32) and Wyndham Kochenash (51) move in to help.

Carson Williams (32) tackles Anacortes quarterback Brady Beaner, with ball, with teammate junior Wyndham Kochenash (51) in hot pursuit.

Carson Williams (32) tackles Anacortes quarterback Brady Beaner, with ball, with teammate junior Wyndham Kochenash (51) in hot pursuit.

Hugh O’Neil (2) of Bainbridge returns a kick against the Seahawks.

Hugh O’Neil (2) of Bainbridge returns a kick against the Seahawks.

Nate Putman (10) and the Spartan offense didn’t get much going against Anacortes, but the Bainbridge quarterback will be back next year as he’s just a sophomore.

Nate Putman (10) and the Spartan offense didn’t get much going against Anacortes, but the Bainbridge quarterback will be back next year as he’s just a sophomore.