First National Bowl Division I football championship game
7 p.m. Friday, Anchorage Football Stadium
Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students (65 and older, 6th grade and younger get in free)
TV: Livestream coverage at nfhsnetwork.com (subscription required)
Radio: KAFC FM-93.7; pregame coverage begins at 6 p.m.
East Thunderbirds (9-1)
Coach: Jeff Trotter (8th season, 44-31)
Points scored: 375
Points allowed: 136
State championships — 2016, 2003, 1990, 1987, 1986, 1985.
Runner-up finishes — none.
2018 game by game
East 47, Chugiak 0
Cesar Chavez (Arizona) 40, East 14
East 40, Juneau 0
East 42, South 13
East 47, Dimond 0
East 33, Bartlett 15
East 27, West 7
East 42, Service 27
East 49, Chugiak 21 (quarterfinal)
East 34, Colony 13 (semifinal)
West Eagles (6-4)
Coach: Tim Davis (10th season, 75-30 record)
Points scored: 264
Points allowed: 195
State championships — 2015, 2013, 2010.
Runner-up finishes — 2017, 2016, 2014, 2004.
2018 game by game
West 18, Soldotna 13
West 55, Juneau 9
Bartlett 32, West 7
Service 27, West 0
Colony 24, West 19
West 21, South 14
East 27, West 7
West 55, Dimond 6
West 43, Wasilla 8 (quarterfinal)
West 39, Bartlett 35 (semifinal)
Legendary thoughts
According to Tom Huffer Sr., Alaska High School Hall of Fame coach from Chugiak:
West wins "if (it) can throw the ball against that bunch."
East wins "if (it) continues to run the ball so well. The team is so big and strong up front."
A compliment from each coach
Davis on East: "Great athletes. Great coaching."
Trotter on West: "West schemes up everyone well. It's tough to beat Tim Davis, his staff and those guys twice."
(Note: The Alaska School Activities Association began crowning state champions in 1990. Before that, champions were determined in an invitational tournament.)