When Carl Haberberger took the reins of the football program at his alma mater — Cascade of Leavenworth — in 2023, he had his son, Dash, in mind.
At the time, Dash was in middle school, bubbling over wanting to play for the Kodiaks someday.
Haberberger wanted to make sure the program was rebooted and ready.
And after years of rebuilding — with its share of dispiriting moments — the Kodiaks are now in playoff-ready shape in the Class 1A ranks.