EARL BARDEN CLASSIC
2A/1A/B EAST/WEST FOOTBALL ALL STAR GAME
East Valley High School & Earl Barden Stadium
Saturday, June 19, 2027 - 1:00 PM
2027 - EAST & WEST COACHES
John Peterson
- Brings 39 years of coaching experience at Concrete, Willapa Valley, and Pe Ell–Willapa Valley, including head coaching at Willapa Valley and the past two years at Pe Ell–Willapa Valley.
- Has been part of three state championship teams—Concrete in 1985 and Willapa Valley in 1996 and 2001—and 32 playoff appearances.
- Has served as defensive coordinator and called the offense; earned District 4 Assistant Coach of the Year honors.
- Coached in the Earl Barden Game in 1997 alongside Rob Friese and supported the game through paperwork and chain crew duties.
- Knew Earl Barden personally and values the relationships built through the game.
- Is honored to return and recognizes the game’s significance to small schools and participating athletes.
Travis Todd
- Head Football Coach and Athletic Director at Brewster High School, now in his 15th year developing student-athletes on and off the field.
- Spent nine seasons as an assistant before becoming head coach, emphasizing team culture, character, hard work, accountability, and commitment.
- Played in the Earl Barden Game in 2008 after graduating from Odessa High School and returned as an assistant coach in 2023.
- Has coaching experience in baseball and basketball. Named the 2023 Dan White Assistant Coach of the Year and has been part of a state championship baseball program.
- Played four years of football and one year of baseball at Whitworth University; earned his master’s from Central Washington University.
- Enjoys spending time with his wife, Martha, and their five children.
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