The Bearcats won their first state football playoff game last week and they head into the quarterfinals on Saturday against Sumner.
Even though Michael Bumpus spent his college days on the Palouse, he still marvels at how well he’s blended into the small-town atmosphere in Monroe.
Born in Hawaii but raised west of Los Angeles in Culver City, Calif., Bumpus has flare. A dynamism many remember from his days setting program records as a punt returner at Washington State (2004-07).
“I call it the first small town outside of Seattle because once you get past Woodinville, there’s not much left,” Bumpus said.