Team History
Coach Shap has coached at King's since 1994 (his first three years were as an assistant under head coach Russ Roberts). 2025 represents Coach Shap's 28th season as the head coach of the Knights and his 32nd year with the program. Shap's first head coaching year a very young team went 1-9. Three seasons later that group of young players were seniors and in 1999 the team turned the tide to a 9-1 record. In 2015 the team reached the state championship game earning 2nd place honors. In 2021 the team reached the state semi-finals and earned 3rd place honors.
The team has appeared in the state quarter-finals nine times and competed for the first time in the schools history in the 2A classification playoffs in 2005. Coach Shap has been voted Coach of the Year by the league in 1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2015 and 2019 - he also coached the East/West All Star "West Team" in 2002. In 2012 Coach Shapiro was named Washington State Coach of the Year and National Football Foundation Coach of the year.
The team has been named WIAA Academic State Champions in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2023. The 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 seasons the team produced over 4,000 offensive yards each year and Associated Press all state caliber players.
The program continues to produce quality student/athletes with graduates earring scholarships to play for universities like Washington, Washington State, Nevada, Yale, Columbia, BYU and others.
Coach Shap has coached at King's since 1994 (his first three years were as an assistant under head coach Russ Roberts). 2025 represents Coach Shap's 28th season as the head coach of the Knights and his 32nd year with the program. Shap's first head coaching year a very young team went 1-9. Three seasons later that group of young players were seniors and in 1999 the team turned the tide to a 9-1 record. In 2015 the team reached the state championship game earning 2nd place honors. In 2021 the team reached the state semi-finals and earned 3rd place honors.
The team has appeared in the state quarter-finals nine times and competed for the first time in the schools history in the 2A classification playoffs in 2005. Coach Shap has been voted Coach of the Year by the league in 1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2015 and 2019 - he also coached the East/West All Star "West Team" in 2002. In 2012 Coach Shapiro was named Washington State Coach of the Year and National Football Foundation Coach of the year.
The team has been named WIAA Academic State Champions in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2023. The 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 seasons the team produced over 4,000 offensive yards each year and Associated Press all state caliber players.
The program continues to produce quality student/athletes with graduates earring scholarships to play for universities like Washington, Washington State, Nevada, Yale, Columbia, BYU and others.
Division Year Win Loss Playoff Win Playoff Loss
2A 1997 1 8 0 1 1-9
2A 1998 3 6 0 0 3-6
1A 1999 9 0 0 1 9-1
1A 2000 7 2 0 1 7-3
1A 2001 5 4 0 0 5-4
1A 2002 6 3 1 1 7-4
1A 2003 5 4 0 0 5-4
2A 2004 4 5 0 1 4-6
2A 2005 7 3 1 1 8-4
1A/2A 2006 3 6 1 1 4-7
1A/2A 2007 1 9 0 1 1-10
1A/2A 2008 4 5 0 1 4-6
1A/2A 2009 6 3 2 1 8-4
1A/2A 2010 7 1 3 1 10-2
1A/2A 2011 6 2 ` 3 1 9-3
1A/2A 2012 9 0 2 1 11-1
1A/2A 2013 7 2 2 1 9-3
1A/2A 2014 7 2 2 1 9-3
1A/2A 2015 8 1 4 1 12-2
1A/2A 2016 6 2 0 1 6-3
1A/2A 2017 3 6 0 1 3-7
1A 2018 4 5 0 1 4-6
1A. 2019 4 5 0 1 4-6
1A. 2020 5 2 0 0 5-2 Season played during winter of 2021
1A 2021 8 1 2 1 10-2
1A. 2022 8 1 0 1 8-2
1A. 2023. 9 0 0 1 9-1
1A. 2024. 6 3 1 1
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2A 1997 1 8 0 1 1-9
2A 1998 3 6 0 0 3-6
1A 1999 9 0 0 1 9-1
1A 2000 7 2 0 1 7-3
1A 2001 5 4 0 0 5-4
1A 2002 6 3 1 1 7-4
1A 2003 5 4 0 0 5-4
2A 2004 4 5 0 1 4-6
2A 2005 7 3 1 1 8-4
1A/2A 2006 3 6 1 1 4-7
1A/2A 2007 1 9 0 1 1-10
1A/2A 2008 4 5 0 1 4-6
1A/2A 2009 6 3 2 1 8-4
1A/2A 2010 7 1 3 1 10-2
1A/2A 2011 6 2 ` 3 1 9-3
1A/2A 2012 9 0 2 1 11-1
1A/2A 2013 7 2 2 1 9-3
1A/2A 2014 7 2 2 1 9-3
1A/2A 2015 8 1 4 1 12-2
1A/2A 2016 6 2 0 1 6-3
1A/2A 2017 3 6 0 1 3-7
1A 2018 4 5 0 1 4-6
1A. 2019 4 5 0 1 4-6
1A. 2020 5 2 0 0 5-2 Season played during winter of 2021
1A 2021 8 1 2 1 10-2
1A. 2022 8 1 0 1 8-2
1A. 2023. 9 0 0 1 9-1
1A. 2024. 6 3 1 1
186 - 116
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Each year college and universities come to King's to inquire about our student athletes. Many of our former players have gone on to play college football at various levels. Below is a list of who have gone on to play at the next level. If you know of anyone who graduated from King's and played college football please contact Coach Shap via email so we can add them to the list. 1982 Evan Western - University of Washington 1984 Kevin Gabelein - Pacific Lutheran University - Offensive Guard 1984 Ken Steward - Pacific Lutheran University - Linebacker 1984 Jay Young - Azusa Pacific University 1986 Mark Hodson - Pacific Lutheran University - Offensive Line 1987 Curt Whitton - Linfield College - Defensive Back 1989 John Accetturo - Linfield College - Defensive Line 1990 Jim Shapiro - Azusa Pacific/Pacific Lutheran - Receiver 1990 Scott Larsen - Pacific Lutheran University - Defensive Back 1991 Todd Echelberger - Azusa Pacific University - Offensive Lineman 1991 Brandon Beard - Azusa Pacific University - Offensive Lineman 1991 Todd Kimball - Linfield College - Running Back 1991 Scott Schoenfeld - Azusa Pacific University -Receiver 1991 Ron Kirkpatrick - Linfield College - Safety 1992 Daren Wallace - Linfield College - Defensive Back 1992 Brian Smith - Wheaton University - Quarterback 1995 Andy Nevans - University of Washington - LB/Special Teams 1996 Kevin Urie - Azusa Pacific University - Defensive End 1996 Tyler Teeple - Pacific Lutheran University - Quarterback 1999 Mike Shelford - Washington State University - Center 2000 Blair Foerster - University of San Diego - Defensive Back 2001 Masaki Matsumoto - Trinity International - Running Back 2001 John Bear - Trinity International - Offensive Lineman 2001 Marc Stepper - Pomona Pitzer - Defensive End 2001 Gavin Kirk - Azusa Pacific University - Defensive End 2002 Taylor Hoppe - Portland State University - Offensive Lineman 2003 Evan Gay - Trinity International - Offensive Lineman 2003 Jesse Slaman - Naval Academy Prep School - Receiver 2005 Andrew Lutton - Azusa Pacific University - Punter/Kicker 2006 Spencer Clark - Claremont/Mudd/Scripps - Running Back 2007 Karl Frisk - Rose-Hulman - Offensive Lineman 2007 Victor Swanson - Pacific Lutheran University - Linebacker 2008 John Burlery - Champan University - Receiver 2010 Thomas Vincent - University of Washington - QB 2010 Parker Browning - Pacific Lutheran University - OT 2010 Paul Lutgen - Washington State University - LB 2012 - Zachary Evans - PLU 2013 Billy Green - BYU - QB 2013 Mason Friedline - Yale - OL 2013 Ben Welch - PLU - WR 2013 George Foster - PLU - OL 2013 Chris Jenkins - Wheaton - LB 2013 Caleb Taylor - University of Washington - DB 2014 - Zach Jacobson - Johns Hopkins - OL 2014 - Jordan Turner - North Park University - WR 2015 - Laka Wilkins - Eastern Washington - LB 2016 - Koa Wilkins - University of Idaho - DB 2016 - Jack McCleod - Whitworth - OL 2016 - Ryne Badgley - Whitworth - OL 2016 - Duncan Cull - Whitworth - DE 2017 - Jesse Hibbard - George Fox University - OL 2017 - Caleb Perry - Washington State University - RB 2018 - Taylor Schoenfeld - University of San Diego - DT 2018 - Brennen Blevins - Pacific Lutheran University - WR 2019 - Luke Bobin - Pacific Lutheran University - WR 2020 - Colin Hamilton - University of California Berkley - OT 2021 - Jack McCalister - University of Washington - Punter 2022 - Lucas Prendergast - Nevada to Montana - WR 2022 - Jackson Locke - Central Washington - OL 2022 - Hayden Teeter - University of Puget Sound - QB 2022 - William Marquart - Pamona - OL 2023 - Ben Dutton - Washington State University - TE 2023 - Bennet Neild - Central Washington University - Long Snap 2024 - Matthew Williams - George Fox - Kicker 2025 - Simon Vander Wel - Columbia University - OL |
2009 Season Outcome
vs. LaConner Win vs. Charles Wright Loss vs. Coupeville Win vs. Lakewood Win vs. Cedarcrest Loss vs. S. Whidbey Win vs. Sultan Win vs. Granite Falls Win vs. ATM Loss vs. Friday H. Win vs. Onalaska Win vs. Nooksack Loss 2008 Season Outcome vs. LaConner Win 51-12 vs. Charles Wright Win 17-7 vs. Coupeville Win 23-12 vs. Lakewood L 22-25 vs. Cedarcrest L 21-35 vs. S. Whidbey L 0-31 vs. Sultan Win 48 - 27 vs. Granite Falls L 42-13 vs. ATM L 12-37 Districts vs. Lynden C. L 14-27 2007 Season Outcome vs. Gold Beach (Or.) Loss 7-47 vs. Friday Harbor Loss 14-21 vs. Sultan Loss 19-47 vs. Lakewood Loss 7-19 vs. Whidbey Loss 44-7 vs. Cedarcrest Loss 34-12 vs. Coupeville Loss 24-14 vs. ATM Win *Forfeit vs. Granite Falls Loss 28-15 vs Lynden Christian Loss 25-6 2006 Season Outcome Vs. Cleveland Win 2-0 Vs. F. Harbor Loss 9-19 Vs. Sultan Loss 13-22 Vs. Lakewood Win 33-19 Vs. Whidbey Loss 20-31 Vs. Cedarcrest Loss 14-20 Vs. Coupeville Win 21-14 Vs. ATM Loss 14-49 Vs. Granite Loss 26-27Districts vs. Nooksack Win 21-6 Districts Vs. Cascade Loss 10-12 2005 Season Outcome Vs. Cleveland Win 15-8 Vs. Cascade Win 27-13 Vs LaConner Win 25 - 7 Vs. Granite Falls* Win 35 - 6 Vs. Sultan* Loss 0 - 35 Vs. Archbhishop* Loss Jul-49 Vs. S. Whidbey* Win 45 - 8 Vs. Lakewood* Win 29 - 14 Vs. Cedarcrest* Win 17 - 3 Vs. Lynden Christian Loss 28 - 3 District vs. Meridian Win 28 - 21 State vs. Elma Loss 6 - 35 |
