Kickoff Classic Preview: Coeur d’Alene vs. Bothell
By Colin Caruso
The third matchup in the Emerald City Kickoff Classic will be a cross-state contest between the Bothell Cougars and Coeur d’Alene. Bothell was a state semifinal team in 2009 and a quarterfinal team in 2010. This is their third trip to the Emerald City Kickoff Classic. Coeur d’Alene is making their second trip to the Classic, coming off a win two years ago versus Moses Lake. Coeur d’Alene were the state runner-ups last year in Idaho’s largest classification (5A) and were the state champions in both 2010 and 2011.
These series of games will be the second set of games in newly renovated Husky Stadium following the Husky opener last Saturday, Aug 31st, in the Dawg’s rout over Boise State. The Bothell – Coeur d’Alene game will kick off at 4pm, Saturday Sept 7th. Tickets are $15 at the door and $10 for seniors and students. This will be a tough matchup for the Bothell, who are going against one of the top teams in Idaho over the last few years.