Sequim High seniors Michael Young, left, and Walker Ward are taking their football talents to the Southwest. The pair signed letters of intent to play football at Ottawa University in Surprise, Ariz.; the Ottawa Spirit play in the National Christian College Athletic Association, school officials announced last week. Ward, an all-Olympic league first team linebacker who led the team with 452 rushing yards and three touchdowns in just five games, will play running back at Ottawa. Young, an all-Olympic League first team player as a junior and first-teamer as a defensive back in 2021, will play wide receiver; he led the team with 11 receptions and had 246 all-purpose yards with three touchdowns. Submitted photo

Walker Ward, pictured here with with his father Paul Ward and girlfriend Olivia Hare and father Paul Ward, announces last week his intent to play football at Ottawa University in Surprise, Ariz. Sequim High teammate Michael Young also signed an intent to plat at Ottawa this fall. Submitted photo

Michael Young, seated next to his grandfather Paul Arnbrister, announces last week his intent to play football at Ottawa University in Surprise, Ariz. Sequim High teammate Walker Ward also signed an intent to plat at Ottawa this fall. Pictured with Young are, back row from left, Kim Thompson, Denny Thompson, Kikayla Halady, Zoey Thompson, Diana Young, Johnnie Young and Chris Young. Submitted photo