BELLINGHAM, WA (November 12, 2024) – Sedro-Woolley High School has won the 2024 WECU/Cascadia Daily News Game of the Week Student Section Competition. With this win, Sedro-Woolley dethrones the reigning champions, Anacortes High School, who earned second place.
As champions, Sedro-Woolley will receive $1,500 for their ASB fund and the highly coveted WECU Student Section Competition trophy. Anacortes High School will be awarded $500 for their spirited participation.
The competition, held from November 5–15, invited fans to vote on wecu.com/game-of-the-week for the student section that best-embodied school spirit. This year’s event saw an incredible surge in engagement, with votes skyrocketing from 2,700 in 2023 to more than 7,300 in 2024—a testament to the growing enthusiasm and community involvement surrounding this annual celebration of high school pride.
Sedro-Woolley’s standout performance featured a rousing “We believe that we will win” cheer, complemented by synchronized chants, themed outfits, and an array of spirited effects like powder cannons. All the student section videos showcasing the dynamic energy of this year’s competitors are available on WECU’s YouTube channel.
“This competition is a celebration of community, school pride, and the incredible energy our students bring to every game,” said Keith Mader, Director of PR at WECU. “The creativity and passion displayed this year have been nothing short of inspiring, and it’s clear that high school spirit is alive and thriving in our region.”
The 2024 Game of the Week series featured an exciting lineup of matchups:
- September 6: Lynden at Ferndale
- September 20: Mount Vernon at Burlington
- September 27: Lynden at Anacortes
- October 11: Marysville Getchell at Sedro-Woolley
- October 18: Sehome at Bellingham
- October 25: Blaine at Mount Baker
- November 1: Nooksack at LC
The Student Section Competition started in 2021 with past champions including Anacortes High School (2023), Ferndale High School (2022), and Nooksack Valley High School (2021).
For more information about the Game of the Week series and to view the student section videos, visit WECU’s YouTube channel.
About WECU:
WECU is a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. WECU was founded in 1936 as the Bellingham Teachers Credit Union. Today, it serves over 163,000 members with more than $2.8 billion in assets. WECU is committed to enhancing the financial well-being of its members and making a positive impact in the communities it serves.
