Eager Eagles prepping to fly

By Patrick Massey

The Cossatot River Eagles junior varsity football team held a practice for the public on Aug. 11 to show off their skills from their summer training program. Cossatot River School District is launching its brand-new football program this year for eighth and seventh grade.

A total of 24 students joined the nascent program for the 2023-2024 football season. The district hopes to launch a senior program in the future.

Coach Dakota Barrett said he’s proud of the new football program and its student-athletes. He’s been training his team to the max with the goal of a winning first season. The Cossatot River Eagles play their first game against Centerpoint on Sept. 5.