Despite his team holding a 21-7 halftime lead, Joe Roth was worried.

The head coach of the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors was concerned that their opponent, the Ferndale Golden Eagles, would get their footing, come out of the locker room focused and methodically execute their heralded running game after the halftime break.

Roth’s concerns were merited as the Golden Eagles ran for nearly 300 yards in the second half, reached the end zone with their four offensive possessions (not counting a victory formation kneel down to end the game) and came from behind to defeat the Warriors 35-27 in a Wesco League crossover game played Saturday at Ferndale High School.

The Golden Eagles’ running attack — with junior Elliot Lenssen and senior Jon Stanek carrying the ball and a big offensive line led by 6-f

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