His first carry at Marysville-Pilchuck went for a 33-yard touchdown. His second carry of the game resulted in a 66-yard touchdown. Squalicum senior Triston Smith is having the kind of career that can only rival Chad Clark in the school’s relatively short 20-year history. Smith’s knack of taking hand-offs to the house has him in rare company in Whatcom County history as well. Out of all the players that have rushed for over 2000 yards in their career, only five have averaged over nine yards per carry. Smith is one of them. The Storm’s ability to throw the ball has made it so opposing defenses can’t just key on Smith. Junior quarterback Spencer Lloyd, who coach Nick Lucey describes as a “football junkie”, has also proven to be a running threat to take pressure off of Smith. You also can’t forget the amazing offensive line for Squalicum. They are loaded from tackle to tackle, staring with left tackle Josh Jacobson (6-2 300). Kollin Johnson (6-5 260) is the real deal at left guard. Jasen Barber (6-3 205) is adjusting well as the new starting center. Right guard Dominic Mack (5-11 230) is one of the strongest players on the team, and sophomore right tackle Brandon Gimse (6-4 285) has an extremely bright future. They are also aided by senior H-Back Brian Pullman, who benches well over 300 pounds and can really push his opponents around.
Here is the current “yards per carry” top ten list of players that have rushed for over 2000 yards in their career:
- Brady Locker, Fern – 11.19 (260-2910)
- Jed Schleimer, MB – 9.27 (579-5368)
- Mike Stacey, NV – 9.20 (224-2061)
- Willy Scott, Fern – 9.16 (227-2080)
- Triston Smith, Squ – 9.07 (308-2794)
- Mikel Rathjen, MB – 8.94 (321-2869)
- Jesse Alderson, Mer – 8.83 (368-3250)
- Jake Locker, Fern – 8.72 (327-2853)
- Nick Ellis, Lyn – 8.70 (233-2026)
- Levi Wigg, MB – 8.67 (388-3364)