Former Wolves Dawson Houston (left) and Kwamane Bowens are part of a semi-pro football team which has won six straight games. (Alia Houston photo)
Once were Wolves, always are winners.
Dawson Houston and Kwamane Bowens don’t rep the black and red anymore, but they’re doing just fine wearing purple and gold for the Everett Royals semi-pro football team.
While the duo is a bit dinged up at the moment, they’re holding out hope of seeing playoff action as their team basks in the glow of a 7-1 record and a conference title.
The Royals closed the regular season Saturday, July 29, holding off the South Lane Buzzards 20-13.
Having clinched the Impact East Division crown, now they’re one of 14 teams advancing to the Gridiron Developmental Football League playoffs.
Everett is slated to play the Spokane Wolfpack (4-4) in the postseason opener, though a date and time are still to be determined.
Win that game and the Royals advance to the quarterfinals to square off with the winner of a game featuring the Inglewood Blackhawks (7-0) and the Arizona Road Runners (4-3).
Houston, a two-year starter at quarterback during his time at Coupeville High School, has completed 16 of 29 passes in his rookie campaign, throwing for 153 yards and two touchdowns.
Bowens, who attended Coupeville Middle School, departed Whidbey for a few years, then came back around.
He was a high school gridiron supernova, played NCAA D-I football on scholarship, and returned to join Marcus Carr’s staff at CHS.
These days, the recently married music star is an assistant coach at Anacortes High School.
While on the field for the Royals, Bowens has racked up 42 tackles, two interceptions, and a fumble recovery.
Overall, Everett has outscored its foes 207-75 on the season.
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