Ferndale is 0-3 against Lake Stevens since August of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Golden Eagles will look to defend their home field against the Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Ferndale's win against Snohomish wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, the Golden Eagles made off with a 15-14 victory over the Panthers.
Meanwhile, Lake Stevens put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 42-0 win over Jackson. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 35 points or more this season.
Ferndale better keep an eye on Jayvian Ferrell. He was instrumental in Lake Stevens' win, rushing for 95 yards and a pair of scores. Ferrell was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 56 yards. Another big playmaker for Lake Stevens was Deuce Wilson, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Lake Stevens, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Wilson, who ran a punt back for a touchdown. Another bright spot was a kickoff return touchdown from Grayson Eggers.
One reason for the win was Lake Stevens' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Kayden Blanchard, Will Lynch, and Brayden Slezak, who each picked up one sack apiece. Antoine Griffin III was another major factor on D, making six total tackles (6.0 for loss).
Lake Stevens' victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Ferndale, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Ferndale was dealt a bruising 63-6 defeat at the hands of Lake Stevens when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Golden Eagles, Kolton Matson (who threw for 288 yards and five TDs while completing 78.6% of his passes, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
