Woodinville sticking with same game plan
The Falcons won't change from their disciplined, focused approach as they prepare for their semifinal game against Skyline.
Seattle Times staff reporter
Woodinville has worked too hard to change anything now.
The second-ranked Falcons (12-0) are playing in the Class 4A football semifinals against Skyline largely because they have maintained a focused and disciplined routine throughout the 2011 season.
"We're preparing the same way we've been doing it," coach Wayne Maxwell said. "Our kids are just very competitive by nature. They were eager on our first day back from the weekend to see what the scouting report was on our opponent, watch film and kind of see what the challenges are for the week."
Woodinville players know what they're up against at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Tacoma Dome.
"They understand Skyline has been there and had a lot of success," Maxwell said. "I think they generally respect that but, I think at the same time, they are pretty confident in where we've been so far."
As they have all year, the Falcons plan to control the game with their balanced offense. Maxwell knows he has a dominant defense — Woodinville posted four shutouts and allowed an average of 7.6 points — but he wants to limit the number of possessions for Skyline and its standout junior quarterback, Max Browne.
"Especially with an explosive offense like Skyline where they can hurt you really fast, we definitely want to control the ball and have it on our side and limit his touches," Maxwell said. "Our kids have a good understanding of our strengths and who we are. If we can continue to do those things, hopefully, the good old scoreboard will take care of itself."
