Meridian High School Trojans Football
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Meridian High School, located north of Bellingham, WA, is home of the Trojan Football Team. For the 2006 season, the Trojans were members of the 1A Whatcom County League of the Northwest Conference, finishing as state 1A champions and league champs with a 14-0 record, 3-0 in league play.
Since 1974, The Trojans have been coached by Bob Ames, with a record of 241-113. In that time, the Trojans have accomplished...
State Championships: 1999 (2A), 2003 (2A) , 2006 (1A)
State Runners-Up: 1984 (1A) , 2000 (2A)
State Semifinalists: 1992 (1A) , 1995 (1A), 1996 (1A)
League Championships: 1983, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Undefeated Seasons: 1999, 2003, 2006
Undefeated in League: 1983, 1984, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007
All-State First Teamers: 57
All-League First Teamers: 215
IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER
1st Annual Meridian High School “Lift-A-Thon”
Trojan success on the football field owes a great deal to the emphasis placed on strength and conditioning, not just at the team level but also by the school in Weight Training classes. Meridian is launching a fundraiser to bring in much needed equipment. Full information on the fundraiser and how you can support the school is available here (PDF). The Lift-A-Thon takes place Nov. 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Meridian Fitness Center.
Meridian can boast of literally wearing about three weightrooms in the last 30 years (the original one in the real Old Gym, the temporary in the old cafeteria, and the temporary on the old stage). Unfortunately, while Trojan lifters have shaken down the old digs, most of the old equipment hasn't changed much in 20 years. This fundraiser will replace worn out equipment with new, safe weights and machines.
The Trojan football coaching staff would like to recognize the individuals and organizations below for their support at the $100o Platinum Level.
Platinum ($1000) |
Name on Plaque |
Kelly's O'Deli Catering |
Dean & Ruth Stacy |
Northwood Casino |
Terry & Renee Dawn |
S & S Concrete ($2000) |
Meridian High School / Class of 2007 |
A full list of donors is available on the News Section of the website.
Trojan News
Alumni Update: Jeff Bennum -- 08/08/2008, 6:27 am
The Trojan influence continues to spread. Jeff Bennum, QB of the 1999 championship team, has recently relocated to Georgia and is on the coaching staff of the Elbert County Blue Devils. Their first game will be on Aug. 22nd already.
Cross-Border Clash ? Milton-Freewater -- 07/17/2008, 5:18 pm
On Oct. 5, Meridian will travel to Ellensburg to play the McLoughlin High School Pioneers, from Milton-Freewater, OR. From the About Us section of the school’s site:
We are located in the small town of Milton-Freewater, Oregon in the northeastern corner of the state. Located in the scenic Walla Walla Valley at the foot of the Blue Mountains, Mac-Hi has approximately 500 students. We are a 4-A school and we compete athletically in the Greater Oregon League (GOL).
From the OregonLive site, it appears the Pioneers went something like 2-6 in 2007. MaxPreps has a little bit more as well. Some more links:
2008 Schedule -- 07/17/2008, 3:08 pm
Wed, Aug 20 First Day of Practice
*Fri, Sep 5 Squalicum
7:00 PM Home
Sat, Sep 13 Friday Harbor
2:00 PM Home
Fri, Sep 19 Orting
7:00 PM Away
*Fri, Sep 26 Lynden Christian
7:00 PM Away
Sat, Oct 4 M-Freewater
1:00 PM Ellensburg
*Fri, Oct 10 Nooksack Valley
7:00 PM Away
*Fri, Oct 17 Lynden Christian
7:00 PM Home
Meridian Homecoming
Sat, Oct 25 Friday Harbor
12:00 PM FHHS
*Thu, Oct 30 Nooksack Valley
7:00 PM Home
Scout.com Editors Plug Lintz -- 07/17/2008, 10:36 am
Dawgman.com/Scout.com editors Scott Eklund and Chris Fetters gave a three-part Pac-10 preview with KJR’s Elise Woodward this week. At about 14 minutes into Part 2, Eklund and Fetters note Andrei Lintz as an example of the “big, athletic kids” that WSU are recruiting.
Herald Names Andrei ?Boys? Athlete of the Year? -- 06/28/2008, 8:09 am
In Saturday’s Herald, Meridian’s Andrei Lintz is named The Bellingham Herald?s Boys? Athlete of the Year.
Meridian?s Andrei Lintz set the standard for local highschool athletes this year, and now he?s taking his talents to the Pac-10 Conference.
Named all-state in football and basketball and a state champion for the Trojans? track and field team, Lintz is The Bellingham Herald?s Boys? Athlete of the Year.
He earned first-team all-state honors as a defensive end and punter for Meridian, which finished 11-1 and reached the Class 1A state quarterfinals. As a junior in 2006, Lintz was a key two-way starter for the Trojans, who went 14-0 and won their third state championship in nine years.
During the winter, he was Meridian?s senior post player, averaging 16.1 points and 5.7 rebounds. The Trojans went 10-3 in Northwest Conference play, but their postseason hopes were hindered by illness late in the season as they advanced to the 1A district tournament.
Off-Season Pictures -- 05/08/2008, 8:05 pm
Thanks to Dr. Dan Brinkman and Hap Nightingale, we have some off-season, non football pictures.
Dr. Brinkman sends these track & field photos…
Hap Nightingale sends several pictures of Trojan alums playing for the Bellingham Bulldogs.
Talking Track ? Trojan 4×100 Team -- 04/25/2008, 3:30 pm
The Meridian 4×100 team currently has the 6th best time in the state for 1A, according to Athletic.net. And fully 3/4 of that relay team are Trojan footballers?Sean Hurlbut, Andrei Lintz, and Max Crook. In his first year out for track, Andrei also has the 9th best 100m time and the best shot-put distance at better than 50 feet. Max has the 6th best javelin throw at north of 172 feet.
On the girls side, Alicia Wolf of the Castenada clan and Miranda Heslep, both with family ties to the football program, are having excellent years as well.
Bellingham Bulldogs Semi-Pro -- 04/07/2008, 9:03 am
Apparently, there’s a new team in town, the Bellingham Bulldogs Semi-Pro team, with play beginning Mar. 22.
A quick look at the roster shows more than a few Trojan alums: James Jones, Joel Pears, Corey Culp, and Jimmy Nightingale, Chase Schmidtz, and Austin Childs.
Update 2
Added Chase and Austin to the list.
Update
From Rob Brower, the Bulldog’s marketing director, “Tickets are only $10 and may be purchased online at www.bellinghambulldogs.com/tickets.html or at the Civic Field ticket window on the day of the game. All children 12 and under get in free.”
A 1999 Trojan Reunion, of Sorts -- 04/07/2008, 8:58 am
Jimmy Nightingale (#30), Joel Pears (#20), and Chase Schmidtz (#32) enjoy a reunion of sorts, atop an opposing running back, during a Bellingham Bulldogs game.
Thanks to another alum, Hap Nightingale, for the picture.
Update
#30 Jimmy Nightingale.
#22 Cory Culp
#34 Chase Schmidtz
#20 Joel Pears
| Score | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| L 7-21 | Montesano | 11/17/07 |
| W 35-0 | Castle Rock | 11/10/07 |
| W 42-14 | Nooksack Valley | 11/01/07 |
| W 50-14 | Nooksack Valley | 10/26/07 |
| W 49-35 | Sehome | 10/19/07 |
Upcoming Games
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Forum Polls
MHS Football Trivia
Longest Winning Streaks
27: 1998-2000
14: 2003-Present
12: 1984
11: 1996
10: 1997
9: 1995
9: 2001
From Team Records page
Other Sites:
Statewide Stats Database
All-Time Playoff Performances