The Bothell High School gymnasium was full of cheering and fun a week ago, as Mayor Joshua Freed proclaimed that Jan. 8 would be known throughout Bothell as “Bothell High Cougar Football Day.” The honor was bestowed as a result of the team winning the 4A State Championship and finishing the year ranked 59th in the nation.
“The players and Tom were so exited to share and celebrate this day with the BHS, the parents and the community,” said Yonni Mills, BHS Athletic Director, in an email. “I would like to thank the community for their unbelievable support! ‘One Town. One Team. One dream.’ says it all.”
The team finished a perfect 14-0 during the regular season an playoffs.
“Many of the football players commented how ‘cool’ it was and how special they felt to have the Mayor Joshua Freed on campus to present the proclamation,” Mills said.
Cougar Football Day was announced at the MaxPreps assembly, during which the National Guard presented BHS Football with a national ranking trophy as part of the 10th annual MaxPreps Football Tour of Champions.
Proclamation:
Whereas, at the beginning of the 2014 season the Bothell High School Football Team committed to achieve the goal of playing in and winning the Washington State Championship; and
Whereas, the positive spirit that has been displayed throughout the years and especially this season brought families, alumni and the community together; and
Whereas, the players, coaching staff, parents, faculty, and Booster Club dedicated an amazing amount of time and energy to encourage and support the team taking them to play in the highest achievable level in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association; and
Whereas, the Bothell Football team was undefeated in 2014 with a 14-0 season; and
Whereas, the Bothell Football team went on to win their first-ever 4A State Championship Title on Dec. 6, 2014;
Now, Therefore, I, Joshua Freed, Mayor of the City of Bothell, do hereby proclaim Jan. 8, 2015 as “Bothell High Cougar Football Day” in the City of Bothell and urge all citizens to celebrate the success of the Bothell High Cougar Football Team and congratulate its players and coaching staff for their dedication and commitment to this team.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and office seal this 8th day of January, 2015.
