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Washington School for the Deaf among small schools embracing 6-player football

Trend for non-traditional football is on the rise

By Meg Wochnick, Columbian staff reporter
Published: October 7, 2022, 6:01am
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Washington School for the Deaf players practices a play Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at the WSD football field in Vancouver. Some of the state's smaller 1B schools are transitioning to 6-man football, including Washington School for the Deaf.
Washington School for the Deaf players practices a play Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at the WSD football field in Vancouver. Some of the state's smaller 1B schools are transitioning to 6-man football, including Washington School for the Deaf. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

At 5-foot-8 and 140 pounds, Evan Stromberg proudly lists his position as “everything” for the Washington School for the Deaf’s new 6-player football team.

That includes offensive lineman, where the Terriers’ junior does more than block and open holes for the run game.

“Two weeks ago, I had three catches,” Stromberg said.

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