Bend High VS Caldera 9/19/25

Bend high School Football Team Information

Bend High Seniors

Lewis Knapp #2 Is a 2-year Football Letter winner as our Running Back / Linebacker. He was 2nd Team All IMC as a Linebacker. He is also a captain this year. He is also a 3-year Baseball letter winner as a Centerfielder and also lettered in Basketball and Track. After high school Lewis plans on studying Biology at a 4-year University. He would like to thank his teammates, coaches and Mrs. Cooper in the weightroom for all the support.

Omari Spalding #4 is a 2-year Football letter winner as a Slot back / Corner. Omari has also lettered in Track & Field and plans on earning a letter in basketball this year. He plans on going to college to play sports and pursue a career in the medical field. Omari would like to thank his friend’s family for making him the person he is today.

Max Duncan #5 is a 2-year Football letter winner as a Wideout / Corner. Max was 2nd team all IMC as Wideout last year. He was also voted captain this year. He also lettered in Basketball as our Point guard the last two years. He plans on attending a 4-year university and possibly play football. He would like to thank his mom, dad, brother, and grandparents. And of course, all the boys.

Josh Lambert #6 is a 2-year Football letter winner as a Running Back / Linebacker. Josh is a four-time Iron Bear winner. He also plays lacrosse and handles the face offs. He plans on studying physical therapy after this year of school. Josh would like to thank his mom, dad, and brother.

Waylon Meyer #8 is a 2-year Football letter winner as a Slot Back / Rover. Waylon also has earned a letter in baseball as an outfielder. He plans on going to trade school either as a lineman or plumber. He would like to thank his mom and dad for all the support.

Coben Williams #9 is a 2-year Football letter winner as a B back / Free Safety. Coben also has played lacrosse the last 3 years. He plans on studying to become a city firefighter. Coben would like to thank his mom, dad, close friends, and his coaches.

Colton Bolin #10 is a 2-year Football letter winner as a Wideout / Corner. Colton plans on studying to become a lawyer. He participates in mock trial and is a major part in the unified programs at Bend High. Colton would like to thank his mom and the big three.

Marcio Silva #11 is a 2-year Football letter winner as a Slot Back / Rover. Marcio is an all-league pitcher in the Spring. He plans on playing baseball in college. Marcio would like to thank God, my whole family, all my teammates and the coaching staff in baseball and football for making him into the man he is today.

Kaden Cooper #18 Is a 2-year Football letter winner as our Quarterback and was voted captain this year. He was an honorable mention IMC Quarterback last year. He is also a 3-time varsity letter winner in Baseball as a Catcher. He plans on studying Aeronautical Engineering at a University a later becoming a Pilot. He would like to thank his family for all of the support and the coaching staff that he has known for a lifetime.

Isaiah Krauss #19 Is a 2-year Football Letter winner as our B back / Defensive End. Isaiah was an Honorable Mention Inside Receiver in the IMC last year. He has earned letters in Basketball and Track and Field where he throws the shot and discus and run on the 4x100. He plans on continuing his athletic career in college next year. Isaiah would like to thank Mom and Dad and the Unruh, Harris and Speyer families.

Miles Krajczynski #22 Is a 2-year Football Letter winner as our Tight End / Defensive End. Miles is a captain and an Iron Bear winner this year. He has also played golf for the Lava Bears. He plans on attending OSU of Boise State and studying engineering. Miles would like to thank his parents and grandparents.

Kaleo Tarkwon #24 is a 2-year Football letter winner as a Wideout / Defensive Back. Kaleo has competed in the Track & Field program doing 300m hurdles and the 110m hurdles. He plans on going to trade school and focusing on welding. Kaleo would like to thank his mom, dad and his sisters.

Anthony Guzman Kuykendall #25 is a 2-year Football letter winner as a Wideout / Defensive Back. Anthony plans on going to college in Washington and studying nursing. Anthony would like to thank his mom, dad, coaches, and teammates and especially his grandma and papa.

Jackson Ottlinger #30 is a 2-year Football letter winner as a Running Back / Rover. Jackson was honored winning our Most Inspiring sophomore award and the Steady Eddie freshman award. He would like to eventually start a carpentry company. Jackson would like to thank mom, dad, sister, friends, coaches, and school staff.

Cal Bullock #50 is a 2-year Football letter winner as an Offensive Guard / Linebacker. Cal was honored with most inspirational JV Lineman for the Lava Bears. Cal has also participated in the lacrosse program as well. He plans to go to college and do the ROTC program. Cal would like to thank mom, dad, brother, and grandparents for all of the support they have shown him.

Myles Borshell #51 is a 2-year Football letter winner as an Offensive Guard / Linebacker. Myles is a captain and was an all-IMC honorable mention offensive lineman. He plans on becoming a firefighter. Myles would like to thank the whole football team and coaches as well as his whole family for their support.

Ethan Schofield #52 is a 2-year Football letter winner as an Offensive Center / Defensive End. He anchors our offense and will go down as one of the best shotgun snappers our program has ever had. Ethan plans on going to COCC for construction management. Ethan would like to thank mom, dad, family and friends.

Liam Neil #55 is a 2-year Football letter winner as a Offensive Tackle and / Defensive Tackle. Liam was our JV most inspirational lineman. Liam has been a 3-time letter winner for Golf as well. He looks forward to becoming an off-road fabricator or Engineer. Liam would like to thank his mom and dad.

Lucas Quade #58 is a 2-year Football letter winner as a Offensive Tackle and Defensive Tackle. Lucas is a captain this year and was also awarded honorable mention offensive lineman. Lucas has also been a successful wrestler in his career at Bend High. He plans to study construction management at Boise state. Lucas would like to thank his mother, father and friends for everything that they have done for them.

Brody Dean Ziegler #70 is a 2-year Football letter winner as a Defensive Tackle. Brody is also a member of the wrestling program. Brody would like to be a weightlifter after high school. He would like to thank his mom for letting play football with his brothers.

Brody Hawes #76 is a 2-year Football letter winner as Offensive Guard / Defensive Tackle. Brody plans on studying fire science to become a firefighter. Brody would like to thank his father, his team and coaches for always supporting no matter what.

Eben Osher #88 this is his 1st year on varsity as a Tight End / Defensive End. He plans on going to Lane C.C. and getting into business. Lane would like to thank his parents for supporting him and my coaches for motivating and teaching me.

Jack Burge #89 is a 2-year Football letter winner as our Kicker. Jack also participates on our soccer and baseball programs. Jack plans on going to college and hopefully keep on kicking. He would like to thank I want to Coach Cooper and Coach Longwell as well as Adam Davis. I want to thank my parents and grandparents for cheering me on also.

Adam Davis #99 is a 2-year Football letter winner as our Kicker / Punter. Adam is a member of the Soccer program as our Center Back and in the Golf program in the Spring. He plans on going to college to study chemical engineering. He would like to thank his mom, dad, brother, and his teammates and coaches.

Coaches Outlook

Before I get started with our season outlook I would like to pass on to our Lava Bear Family the heartfelt condolences to Bradley Hughes’ family and love ones. Bradley is as much a part of this program as any other family member. I am not much for dedicating a season or playing for someone. This program has been about playing for us, the current Team and the Long Blue Line before us. I say this now more than ever, because Bradley is ‘us’ and will forever be a part of the Long Blue Line. We wear a Tank on our Helmet for you Bradley. May we make you proud tonight, this season, and forever. We love you.

As this city continues to grow and change one constant is the unwavering support for high school athletics. First and foremost, I would like to thank our community for your support. Whether as a fan in the stands, a boaster with a quick sponsorship of our programs, or even an atta boy in the supermarket to our players, it is all appreciated and still makes this place one of the most desirable places to live in all the Northwest. Thank you.

Graduating 30 seniors would be a source of heartburn and hair loss for any coach. My doctor gave me a clean bill of health and I haven’t had much change in hair growth. Much of it has to do with the fact that we are able to reload with 24 Seniors in this football class of 2025. Many have had varsity experience last year and are primed to continue to compete in the IMC and test their medal versus the rest of the state. The class of 2024 will be missed but the saying goes, “Once A Lava Bear, Always A Lava Bear” will always apply and we hope to see you on our sidelines because you will always be a part of this program.

As the Lava Bears embark on this 2025 football season, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude and share my excitement for the journey ahead. It’s an incredible honor to serve as the Head Coach of the Bend Senior High School and I am proud of the hard work, commitment, and growth I’ve seen from our players, coaches, and support staff throughout the offseason. The program has embodied our core tenants of Total Release mentality. With the senior class leading and 50 plus freshman sandwiching a power packed junior and sophomore class, this program is headed in the right direction.

This year’s team brings a strong mix of returning veterans and promising new talent. Our athletes have trained with intensity, bonded through shared goals, and committed themselves to not just being better players—but better young men. The adage of I won’t know how well I have done as a football coach until 10 years from now will always live with me as my most important goal. Seeing so many past Lava Bears thrive in our community and continue to support the Long Blue Line, is still the best part of the job.

This season we have emphasized mental discipline, self-accountability, and playing for something bigger than ourselves. Our boys have poured themselves into this program and take a great deal of pride in the Bear Claw and what it stands for. Every practice rep, film session, and weight room hour has been geared toward building upon the culture of STEP UP. We’re excited about the challenges ahead. Our schedule is competitive, and every Friday night will demand our best. But we are ready. We are committed to representing Bend Senior High School with pride, loyalty, and class—win or lose.

One of the cornerstones of this program is gratitude. To be grateful doesn’t cost a cent but means the world. To be grateful builds community, and that is what being a Lava Bear is all about. Debbie Christian, our School Accountant, is second to none. She will be so upset that I am ‘wasting ink,’ as she will say, but if it were not for Debbie, we would not be able to do what we do. She is the rock that we stand on daily and is always on speed dial for all of our coaches in this program as well as our school. Debbie has helped with every aspect of finances for our program over the last 20 years. Whether it be to help clear a student in the beginning process, helping students pay for spirit packs during the summer, collect fundraising dollars, be present at the front gates at so many home games taking tickets, help bonehead coaches pay bills in a timely fashion, remind same bonehead coaches to write a thank you card to sponsors, and so much more. For the last 20 years at Bend High, she has been a selfless servant leader that I could not imagine being able to do what we do without her. Debbie from the bottom of our hearts at Bend Football ‘Thank You’ for making this place so special.

In summation, after two years as your head coach, I would again like to thank the administration at Bend High for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be the Bend Lava Bear football coach. Under Principal Chris Reese’s tenure at Bend High, he has continued the tradition of employing educators who want to help students in extracurricular programs. We are blessed to have nine men who take a great deal of pride in their paying job as teachers, as well as their passion side gigs as coaches of your young men. These teacher-coaches will be asked on many occasions if they are going to the game this Friday night because the average student doesn’t see them as football coaches. These men take a great deal of pride in this, and it is a direct result of our administration.

It is our hope that what you see on the field tonight and in the community afterward will make you proud to be a part of this family. We’re glad you are here tonight to support us, and we hope to give a great effort this season.

TR!!! STEP UP!!! Go Lava Bears!

Coach Cooper

Coaching Team

Scott Baker - Scott is in his 19th year with Bend Football. This year, Coach Baker will coach with the JV’s. He will also assist in coaching JV Quarterbacks and Defensive Line. Scott was an outstanding prep athlete from Crater High School along with being an outstanding basketball player at Willamette University. In 1993, Scott was a part of the national championship basketball team at Willamette. He is also a member of the Willamette University Athletic Hall of Fame. Scott teaches Math at BSH. He and his wife, Rachael, have a son, Austin (21), at Wesleyan University and a daughter, Abby (18) at BSH.

Doug Brown - Doug begins his 29th season as a BSH football coach as the Head JV Coach and works with Offensive Line and Linebackers. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History at San Diego State in 1987, and he taught at Sunset High School before coming to Bend. Doug taught Social Studies at Bend and is married to Diane. They have two sons, Liam and Cameron. Both sons are a part of the Long Blue Line as BSH graduates. Doug earned his master’s degree from Concordia University and spent a semester in China as a teaching diplomat. Doug and Diane have 4 grandchildren.

Kevin Cooper - Kevin begins his 19th season in the Lava Bear Football Program, and his 3rd season as the Head Coach. He coaches Varsity Quarterbacks and also serves as the Offensive Coordinator. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and later earned his master’s degree at Chapman University. He teaches Social Studies. Kevin and his wife, Kristin (who is also the Lava Bear Volleyball coach), have three children: Kaden, Kai, and Klayton.

Matt Craven - Matt served 11 seasons as the Lava Bear head football coach. He begins his 21st year as a member of the staff. This year, Matt will coach the Defensive Line and coordinate the defense along with Coach Gilsdorf, Coach Weisner, and Coach Kent. He earned a degree in Mathematics at Linfield College and a master’s degree in Education at Chapman University. Matt was a First-Team All-State Strong Safety in 1992 for Bend High and was voted Male Athlete of the year in 1997 at Linfield College as a football and track athlete. Matt and his wife, Eris, have a son, Sean (21) and a daughter, Leah (19).

Scott Gilsdorf - Scott begins his 20th season on the Lava Bear coaching staff following 7 very successful years at Tigard High. Scott coaches the secondary and will co-coordinate the defense. He is an English teacher at BSH. Scott was a member of Tigard’s staff in 2003 when the school won the OSAA State Championship and helped the school advance to postseason play seven straight years. He was a three-year varsity player at Central Catholic and served as an assistant at the parochial school for 4 years. Scott and his wife Cambria have a daughter, Brooklyn (18) and a son, Broch (15).

Randy Thompson - A Bend High School grad of 1999, Randy received a Law Enforcement degree from Western Oregon University, and he works as a Deputy Sheriff in Bend. He helps coach the freshmen offensive line and will be the freshmen defensive coordinator. He is married to Justine, and they have two sons, Cameron and Nathan. Randy has coached at BSH for 19 years.

Quinn Clair - Quinn is a 2006 graduate of Bend Senior High School, where he led the IMC in rushing his senior year. Quinn helps with the robust social media programs associated with Bend Football. Quinn played baseball at QWESTA JC in San Luis Obispo and graduated from OSU. He is teaching science at Bend Senior High School, and he is married to Katie. Coach Clair is also the Head Varsity Baseball coach at BSH. He coached football for 11 years, and this year he continues his role as the Lava Bears’ media czar. Quinn and Katie have a son, Hayes (3), and a daughter, Hattie (1 month).

Nate Neil- Coach Neil begins his 11th year with the Lava Bear football program. He will continue his tenure as Head Coach for the freshmen. He will also be coaching the quarterbacks and defensive backs. Coach Neil went to Corvallis HS (’95) and attended Western Oregon University (’99). He was a TE at WOU. Nate is married to Stacy and has two sons, Liam (18) and Sam (14).

John Weisner- John is entering his 13th season as a football coach, his 7th for the Lava Bears. John graduated from Bend Senior High School and played college football at Oregon State University. John and his wife, Jodi, have three children: Madilynn, Micajah and Aubree. John is currently the President of Coral Construction Company and was an original founder of Lava Bear Youth Athletics.

Liam Brown- Liam begins his 6th season as a Lava Bear football coach. This year, he will co-coordinate the offense with Coach Cooper. Liam was a 2010 graduate of BSH where he earned All-League honors as an offensive guard. After high school, Liam attended Whitworth University and was an All-League offensive lineman. Liam will be the offensive line coach and teach social studies at BSH. He is married to Marit and lives in Bend. They are raising a daughter, Nell and a son, Orin.

Brody Hadley- Brody will be coaching the freshmen secondary for the Lava Bears. He has coached high school football for 8 years. He is married to Heidi and has recently earned his Oregon Teaching Credential, and he teaches at Pilot Butte Middle School.

Brody attended BSH and graduated in 2013. He was a 3-time track letter winner and a 2- time football letterman as a corner for the Lava Bears.

Kross Knoll- Coach Knoll will coach defensive backs and wide receivers in his 3rd year with the Lava Bears. Kross was a 2018 graduate of Cashmere High School in Cashmere, WA. Upon graduation, Kross enrolled at George Fox University, where he majored in Business Administration in 2022. Kross is married to Marisa, and they recently welcomed a son, Kameron. He is currently employed as a teacher at Baker Web Academy.

Fred Kent- Coach Fred Kent starts his 8th year at BSH as the outside LB and running backs coach. Fred helps coordinate the defense with coaches Craven, Gilsdorf, and Weisner. Fred graduated from Portola HS in California in ’97. Coach Kent attended Lewis and Clark College as a biology major and currently teaches science at Bend HS. He and his wife Melanie, have two sons, Fred (22) and Jordan (20).

Pat McHenry- Coach McHenry has rejoined the Lava Bear football coaching staff for his 31st year of coaching at BSH. Pat is a resident of Bend, and he taught Business and Social Studies at BSH for 16 years. He is currently retired from teaching and has 5 grandchildren. He will be working with the JV outside linebackers and special teams.