Get unlimited local news and information that matters to you.

Gallery: Ferndale football’s season ends at first round of state

November 11, 2023 2:15 am

Kevin Woods hugs Hunter Wills who is holding his football helmet behind his back. — Ferndale senior wide receiver Kevin Woods, right, hugs junior receiver Hunter Wills after a home loss to Mount Tahoma in the first round of the 3A state tournament on Friday, Nov. 10. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Bishop Ootsey aims to launch the football as two other players stop at their tracks right before reaching him. — Ferndale senior quarterback Bishop Ootsey launches a pass downfield. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Ferndale sophomore Cecelia Carlson sings the national anthem as referees behind her pay respects with their hats to their chests. — Ferndale sophomore Cecelia Carlson sings the national anthem. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Mount Tahoma senior quarterback Tre Walker chased by three opposing team players as one of them is left on the grass. — Mount Tahoma senior quarterback Tre Walker scrambles down the field. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Leaves rain down on the field above the crowd of players, children, and staff. — Leaves rain down on the field above the Mount Tahoma sideline during Friday's blustery game. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Devon Addison, Logan Walker, and Deonjae Ervin celebrate by leaping into the air as other members rush towards them. — Mount Tahoma junior cornerbacks Devon Addison (3), Logan Walker (15) and senior cornerback Deonjae Ervin celebrate an interception by Addison late in the second quarter. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

A Mount Tahoma coach runs yard markers alone back to the sideline after they were blown onto the grass field with white markers underneath his feet. — A Mount Tahoma coach runs yard markers back to the sideline after they were blown onto the field. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Ferndale senior runningback Conner Walcker dives for a pass as the football is just out of his reach while another player rushes next to him. — Ferndale senior runningback Conner Walcker extends for a pass just beyond his reach. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Talan Bungard (31) and Kleaveland Atwood (6) share a moment as they're both squatting down without their helmets as they hold each other. — Ferndale junior running back Talan Bungard (31) and senior running back Kleaveland Atwood (6) share a moment after the game. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Deonjae Ervin slowing down after being over thrown as both teams are watching far behind him. — Mount Tahoma senior wide receiver Deonjae Ervin slows down after being over thrown. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Malachi Neilsen and Joshua Durr take down Bishop Ootsey by holding onto both sides of him as his legs fly out above him while his team watches from the sidelines.. — Mount Tahoma junior defensive end Malachi Neilsen (55) and sophomore free safety Joshua Durr (32) take down Ferndale senior quarterback Bishop Ootsey. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Ferndale lost to Mount Tahoma 21-7 Friday, Nov. 10 at home.