Stanwood High School Athletic Hall of Fame

03/12/2026

Time to take a step back into local history. Take a look back decades at a time at this date in Stanwood-Camano history ...

02/21/2026

01/04/2026

Reminder: We accept new Hall of Fame nominations annually between January 1 - February 15. Happy New Year!

Read about our 2024 Class here:
https://www.stanwood.wednet.edu/about/news/news-details/~board/stanwood-camano-school-district-news/post/shs-hall-of-fame-celebrates-2024-inductees

Nomination form: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1721991133/stanwoodwednetedu/mhxxqlnyxzxp0ogfx3ii/hofnominationform.pdf

10/17/2025

The SHS “Chain Gang”🏈
Inducted as Contributors in 2025

Since the mid1960s, and probably long before, Stanwood High has had a dedicated, all-volunteer group of men known simply as the “chain gang.” This crew of four manages the first down markers and the down indicator box during home football games in order to help the referee determine whether a first down has been achieved or not. The longest-lived crew of four included Gary Rygg, Rick Anderson, Dennis Thaut, and Brett Reid. This foursome “ran the chains” for more than 110 years combined.

A number of others have manned the 10-yard metal chain, the indicator box, or the metal clip over the years as well. Other longtime crewmen include Pug Lund, Mike Chandler, Phil Childs, Jerry Fure, Nick Hanson, James Headrick, John Magill, and Brian Norman.
Many memories come to the forefront for these men. Rygg, who served for 36 years beginning in 1979, recalls the celebration that followed a win over Anacortes in 1981 that ended what was, at that time, the state’s longest losing streak. “People came racing out of the stands and mobbed the team. It was quite a celebration for winning one game.”

Another memory was of the Stilly Cup win over Arlington, witnessed by an overflow crowd of an estimated 5,500 rabid fans. “Over the years we had the best seats in the house,” Thaut recalled. “I remember trying not to get run over by players heading out-of-bounds. One time I did get knocked into the long jump pit,” he laughed.
Weather was often an adventure, especially on those frosty nights in November. “One night it was so foggy the announcers in the press box couldn’t see us, so we had to move to the home side of the field,” said Rygg.

10/17/2025

The 1998 SHS Baseball Team
Inducted in 2025

The ‘98 baseball team under the leadership of Scott Knight became the first local club since 1974 to qualify for the Washington State Baseball Tournament.

The team’s accomplishments:
• Captured the Western Conference North 3A League title.
• Took second in the WesCo 3A League.
• Finished second in the District I championship to Shorewood.
• Qualified for the WIAA Baseball State Regional 3A championship.
• Finished with a 19-8 (16-4 in league) overall record.
• Recorded four all-time Stanwood High School ‘team records including batting average (.374); home runs (21); total runs (237); and doubles (52).
Individual season records set:
• Steve Wolfe: doubles (10); walks (23); home runs (tied with teammate Mike Powers-5); RBIs (33).
• Caleb Burke: hits (40) and singles (32).
• Karl Wenzel: batting average (.528).
• Mike Powers: home runs (tied with teammate Steve Wolfe-5).
• Gerad Kobernik: runs scored (33).

10/17/2025

The 2009 Girls Cross Country Team
Inducted in 2025

The ‘09 SHS girls cross country team finished third (just 2 points out of 2nd place) at the 4A State meet for the best placing of any Stanwood High team (boys or girls) in school history.

Other accomplishments:
• Minna Fields, a junior, took second overall for the highest finish (18 minutes, 17 seconds) ever by a female runner from Stanwood.
• Natasha Verma, the sole senior on the team, finished 7th for the second consecutive year with a time of 18:51.
• Ninth grader Jordin Stephenson took 25th, sophomore Jade Borseth placed 63rd after being sidelined for most of the season with an injury, and Maddi Davis (a junior) took fifth among locals for 103rd place overall.
• Sophomore Natalie Bergstrom (128th, 21:06) and freshman Megan Wyles (138th, 21:22) also competed well.
• Brynna Bodle and Alexandra Yerigan served as alternates for the State team.
• Prior to the State meet, the Stanwood girls won the district crown by 64 points over Arlington, won the WesCo 4A North meet by a healthy margin, and claimed the North County Invitational crown.

“These young ladies were built for success,” noted their coach Jordan Sneva. “They all came from great families, worked hard every day, and took their academics seriously. They will always represent SHS in a positive light.”

10/17/2025

ISAAC TEICHGRAB
Inducted in 2025 as an Individual Athlete

Isaac Teichgrab was a four-time State track and field participant for Stanwood High School between 2004-2008. He established SHS all-time records in the 4X400 relay as well as the 200- and 400-meter races. The latter two still stand.

Among his track and field accomplishments:
• Placed second in the 400 meters at the Washington State Track and Field Championships by a mere inch (2007).
• Still holds the Stanwood High School record in the 400 meters (48.69) and 200 meters (22.22).
• Remains in the all-time top 25 list for the 100 meters, 300m hurdles, long jump, high jump, discus, and javelin.
• Garnered all-league and all-district honors in 2007 and 2008.
• Voted Most Dedicated and Most Inspirational Athlete (2006).
• Earned the Sportsmanship Award at State meet (2007).
• Co-captain (2007 and 2008)
• Placed second in the Washington State Decathlon Championships with 5,853 points (2007).
• Took third in the National Junior Olympic Decathlon Championships with 6,143 points (2007).
• Three-time Everett Herald Athlete of the Week.

In addition, Isaac was honored as the 2008 SHS Athlete of the Year.

According to his coach Paul Johnson, “Isaac is the smoothest sprinter that has ever graced the Spartan track program. That, combined with his overall athleticism, propelled him onto our SHS all-time record lists in more different events than any other athlete we have ever had.”

Following graduation, Isaac was selected to attend the United States Naval Academy where he ran indoor and outdoor track.

10/17/2025

KACI JONES
Inducted in 2025 as an Individual Athlete

Kaci Jones lettered four times each in volleyball and track and field as a Stanwood High athlete between 2008 and 2012. She was a state champion discus thrower and placed five times in three different field events.

Track and Field Accomplishments:
• State champion in discus at the 4A Washington State Track and Field championships (2012).
• Took 5th in State 4A javelin (2009) and shot put (2012), sixth in State 4A discus (2011) and javelin (2012), and ninth in both the discus and shot put at State (2011).
• Established SHS records in both the discus throw (140’ 6”) and shot put (40’ 10”) (2012).
• Three-time All-Western Conference North Division first-team member (2010-2012).
• 4A District I champion in discus (2011), javelin (2009), and runner-up in shot put (2011).
• Senior captain (2012).
Volleyball:
• Made All-WesCo 4A North second team three times as both an outside hitter (2008-2010) and twice as a setter (2009 and 2010).
• Established the school record for career aces (93).
Other honors:
• Salutatorian and ASB vice president (2012).
• Member of the 2011 SHS track and field team that was selected Washington State 4A academic champions.

Following high school graduation, Kaci entered the prestigious University of Pennsylvania and participated in field events for the Quakers for two seasons, qualifying for the 2013 NCAA Outdoor championships, finishing 3rd in javelin at the 2013 Ivy League Championships, and was named Freshman Field Athlete of the Year.

10/17/2025

NEIL KNUTSON
Inducted in 2025 as an Individual Athlete

Between the years 1971-74, Neil Knutson participated and lettered in track and field, football, and basketball at Stanwood High.

In track and field:
• At graduation, Neil held school records in the 120-yard high hurdles (14.7 seconds), the 180-yard low hurdles (20.1), the 440-yard relay (44.2), and the mile relay (3:33).
• Placed 2nd in the Washington State 2A Track and Field Championships in the 120-yard high hurdles (14.9 seconds) (1974).
• Took sixth in the 180-yard low hurdles (20.9) at State (1974).
• Finished 5th in the mile relay at the Washington State Track and Field meet (3:34.9) (1974).
• Placed 6th in the State 440-yard relay (44.2) (1974).
• Finished in the top ten at State in the 120 high hurdles and the 180 low hurdles (1973).
• In his three years of track participation, Neil took first place 42 times (1972-74).
• At one point in April 1974, he had the best high hurdle time (14.8 in the state of Washington.
Football:
• Played end on the 1973 SHS football team that finished runner-up in the first Washington State Football playoffs.
Basketball:
• Played on the Spartan hoop team that took 7th in the state championship his senior year (1973-74).

Later, Neil won the Washington State Community College high hurdles championship while running for Everett CC (1975).

Then, in the spring of 1977, Neil placed sixth in the 8th annual Pacific-8 Conference Track and Field Championships at Drake Stadium, UCLA as a high hurdler.

10/17/2025

SHARON COLE
Inducted in 2025 as an Individual Athlete

Sharon Cole was a three-sport, eight-time letter winner in three sports – track and field (3 letters), basketball (3), and volleyball (2) in the inaugural stages of women’s varsity athletics in the state of Washington under Title 9. As such, she was a member of the first Stanwood High School girls team to ever participate in interscholastic competition.

Accomplishments:
• Qualified to go to the Washington State Track and Field championships three years in a row. She competed in the low and high hurdles, long jump, and 880-yard relay (1970-1972).
• During her senior year, Sharon was the top point scorer in both basketball and track and field (1972).
• Named Stanwood High School’s Outstanding Girl Athlete (1972).
• Participated on three championship teams for SHS: 1970 track and field (league champs); 1970-1971 basketball (league champs); and 1971-72 volleyball (league champs).
• Member of 1969-1970 SHS basketball team that was the Cascade A League runner-up.
• Earned Torch Honor recognition while at SHS and was a member of the Letter Women’s Club.

10/17/2025

BRETT MYRON
Inducted in 2025 as an Individual Athlete

Brett Myron lettered seven times over three seasons (1989-1992) in football (3 letters), basketball (3), and track and field (1) and earned numerous recognitions for his efforts during that time.

Football:
• Selected All-Washington State Football Player as a receiver (1991).
• Played in the annual East-West All-Star Football game (1992).
• Held Stanwood High records for most touchdowns, most receptions, and most receiving yards in a season upon graduation in 1992.
• All-Area and Northwest AA League first-team receiver (1991).
• All-Area and NWAA second-team linebacker (1991).
• Received the Snohomish County Football Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete award for football performance, academic achievement, and school leadership (1992).
• Spartan Football Most Valuable Player two different years (1990 and 1991).
• NWAA League honorable mention linebacker and receiver (1990).
Basketball:
• Earned 2nd team All-Area and NWAA League honors two different years (1990-1991; 1991-92).
• Twice named Most Valuable Spartan Player (1990-1991; 1991-1992).
• Established SHS record for most three pointers made in a game (1991-1992).
• Selected team captain as both a junior and a senior (1990-1991; 1991-1992).
Track and Field:
• Ran the 400-meter dash in NWAA District meet (1991).
• Earned the Most Inspirational Award (1991).
Other Awards:
• Named Stanwood Lions Club Boy Athlete of the Year (1992).

Brett attended Washington State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Cum Laude, 1996.