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 Football updates: Jackson, Archbishop Murphy, E-W, Lynnwood, Shorewood, Sho...
It feels like summer is just beginning, but the high school football isn’t all that far away. Practices begin Aug. 19 — seven weeks from today. (Practices for other fall sports start Aug. 24.) So what are local prep football players up to now? They are attending camps, lifting weights and strengthening bonds with teammates and coaches. For example, the Granite Falls football team — guided by new head coach Tracey Bechtholdt — just finished up at the Central Washington University camp in Ellensburg. Other area teams have been busy too. Here are some pretty in-depth looks at Jackson, Archbishop Murphy, Edmonds-Woodway, Lynnwood, Shorewood, Shorecrest and King’s. The stories appeared this week in the Enterprise Newspapers. *Jackson looks for another title *Archbishop Wildcats get a peek at newcomers *Edmonds-Woodway Warriors looking for balance *Lynnwood still in rebuilding mode *Many unknowns for Shorewood football *Three Shorecrest Scots vying for QB slot *King’s aims to build off last year ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
New Mariner boys basketball coach Tom Jensen The Mariner High School boys basketball team has a new head coach. His name is Tom Jensen. A story about Jensen’s hiring appeared in Tuesday’s Herald. Since then, I got in touch with Mariner athletic director/assistant principal Scott Powers. Here’s what Powers said about Jensen, a former Mariner basketball player who was coached by Dexter Griffen. (Griffen resigned in April after 11 seasons.) “The thing I’m excited about,” Powers said, “is Tom brings a lot of energy (and) a good solid basketball knowledge. But what really made him a standout candidate and hire, in this case, was the ability to just motivate kids. That was a big piece of it.” Jensen was one of five applicants for the job, Powers said. A 1999 Mariner graduate, Jensen coached the Marauders’ junior-varsity team this past season and is familiar with all the players. “It’s great to have someone there who knows the program,” said Powers. Speaking of knowing a program, Tracey Bechtholdt was hired as Granite Falls High’s head football coach after being the Tigers’ defensive coordinator the last four years. Bechtholdt replaced Eric Dinwiddie, who now is a Lake Stevens assistant football coach. Do you know of any other local head coaching changes? Send them to me at mcane@heraldnet.com. This is a perfect time for me to catch up on some of that stuff and let readers know who will be guiding their teams next school year. By the way, to participate in the latest Double Team reader poll, click here. The question this time is: Should two-a-day high school football practices be eliminated because of safety concerns? ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
Reader poll: No more two-a-day football practices? Every August, high school football teams around the country have two-a-day practices — a grueling tradition often dreaded by players but deemed necessary by coaches, who want to make use of every opportunity to prepare for the season. But are two-a-day practices safe? The answer is no, according to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, which recommends that prep teams avoid two-a-days in August when hot temperatures and intense physical exertion can lead to heat stroke or death. Check out this Associated Press article about the trainers’ suggestions. I found it on the ESPN Rise site. What do you think? Obviously the heat isn’t nearly as bad here in August as in, say, Texas. But should two-a-day practices be banned everywhere? Or are they just an important part of preparation that should be carefully monitored? ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
All-state boys soccer teams: Which local players made it?
Honors keep piling up for Michael Harris, a midfielder/defender who helped launch the Shorecrest High School boys soccer team to a state championship late last month. Harris was named the 2009 Class 3A all-state MVP. Harris, who verbally committed to play soccer for the University of Washington after he graduates from Shorecrest in 2010, also won the 2008-09 Gatorade Washington Boys Soccer Player of the Year award. Harris’ coach at Shorecrest, Drew Thompson, was named 3A all-state Coach of the Year. Here are the complete boys soccer all-state selections. 2009 all-state boys soccer teams Class 4A Player of the year — Justin Moore, f, South Kitsap. Coach of the year — Michael Krug, South Kitsap. First team Forwards — Dylan Gaydosh, Stadium; Ugo Okoli, Todd Beamer; Justin Moore, South Kitsap; Marco Acevedo, Pasco. Midfielders — Troy Peterson, Todd Beamer; Quinn Grisham, Issaquah; Andrew Clark, Pasco; KC Phillips, Stadium. Defenders — Colin Ip, Bellarmine Prep; Kurt Stalsberg, Mountain View; Brady Espinoza, Pasco; Dan Tonkovich, Roosevelt; Connor Moe, Snohomish. Goalkeeper — Emmanuel Martinez, Pasco. Second team Forwards — John Crenshaw, Marysville-Pilchuck; Oscar Diaz, Auburn Riverside; Septi Danciu, Evergreen (Vancouver); Brendon Gundry, Snohomish. Midfielders — Drew Landram, Kentlake; Mike Ramos, University; Jake Perry, Skyview; Sean Tollan, Rogers (Puyallup); Brady Ballew, Marysville-Pilchuck. Defenders — Lenin Ramirez, Jefferson; Kai Mumford, Olympia; Evan Johnson, Kamiakin; David Surdyk, Woodinville; Mike Smolkowski, Woodinville. Goalkeepers — Daniel Ervin, Skyview; Eric Owen, Stadium. Honorable mention Forwards — Andrew Weishaar, Puyallup; Jamael Cox, Stadium. Midfielders — James Matern, Ferris; Nico DeLaCruz, South Kitsap; Reid Jones, Cascade; Elwood Sevon, Marysville-Pilchuck; Miguel Acevedo, Pasco. Defenders — Tommy Ellis, Jackson; Bailey Martin, Stadium; Cameron Veres, Lake Washington; Gordon Savage, Eastlake; Taylor Jackson, Auburn; Chance Johnstone, Mead. Goalkeeper — Brian Schwartz, Skyline. Class 3A Player of the year — Michael Harris, mf, Shorecrest. Coach of the year — Drew Thompson, Shorecrest. First team Forwards — Daniel Gonzalez, Yelm; Junior Ayala, West Valley (Yakima); Marcus Brandford, Lakeside (Seattle); Caden Sowers, Ferndale. Midfielders — Michael Harris, Shorecrest; Chris Morris, Mercer Island; Quinton Beasley, Camas; James Gaynor, Columbia River. Defenders — Nick Terrel, Shorecrest; Dhavan Vengadasalam, Auburn Mountainview; Jed Jacobsen, Mercer Island; Daniel Houston, Camas. Goalkeeper — Forrest Marowitz, Mercer Island. Second team Forwards — Brian Galvan, Sunnyside; Jared Brace, Columbia River; Miguel Gonzalez, Yelm; Jordan Savage, Enumclaw. Midfielders — Andrew Mastronardi, East Valley (Spokane); James Hoag, Franklin Pierce; Quinn Sinser, Eastside Catholic; Rene Caro, Mount Vernon. Defenders — Kevin Bodle, Mount Rainier; Simon Kidder, North Kitsap; Forrest Chapin, West Valley (Yakima); Matt Johnson, Mercer Island; Nate Chamness, Shorecrest. Goalkeeper — Keenan Joling, Capital. Honorable mention Forwards — Glenn Paden, Shorecrest; Danny Strome, Mercer Island; Race Sciabica, Bellevue; Stefano Louenberger, Franklin Pierce. Midfielders — Cristian Gonzales, West Valley (Yakima); Garrett Musar, Shorecrest; Pete Fong, Seattle Prep. Defenders — Brad Jackson, Bellevue; Kenny Buyco, Lakeside (Seattle). Goalkeepers — Brian Murray, Mount Rainier; Johnny Krueger, Lakeside (Seattle); Phil Lopez, West Valley (Yakima). Class 2A Player of the year — Alberto Quinones, mf, Prosser. Coach of the year — Joe McAulliffe, Squalicum. First team Forwards — Ian Houts, Archbishop Murphy; Casey Woodruff, Steilacoom; B.G. Guzman, Othello; Austin Walker, Cheney; Jake Nibley, Hockinson. Midfielders — Alberto Quinones, Prosser; Sam Oakley, Mark Morris; Drew Grannemann, Hoquiam; Clarence Gundersen, Centralia. Defenders — Brian Star, Lakewood; Paul Holloway, Cheney; Ryan Nicholas, Sultan; Tyler Florez, Riverside. Goalkeeper — Doug Ehlebracht, Archbishop Murphy. Second team Forwards — Victor Garcia, Aberdeen; Connor Shipman, Squalicum; Mynor Maza, Prosser. Midfielders — Brad Klees, Squalicum; Everado Lopez, Aberdeen; Evan Hindman, Black Hills; Dan Igbinoba, Cheney. Defenders — Steven Acosta, Tumwater; Chris Garcia, Prosser; Dave Ball, Black Hills; Cole McIlvaine, Sehome; Zak Billman, Steilacoom. Goalkeeper — Max Torres, Steilacoom. Honorable mention Forward — Andrew Blair, Lynden. Midfielders — Andy Mihovilovich, Sehome; Nathan Barnhill, Sultan; Chris Melink, Mark Morris; Jordan Con, Interlake. Defenders — Dylan Langei, Bellingham; Edgar Vasquez, Mark Morris; Adam McCuiston, Ridgefield; Andrew Furney, Burlington-Edison; Dustin Yarrington, Fife; Precilliano Martinez, Toppenish. Goalkeepers — Erik Suarez, Othello; Gilberto Martinez, Aberdeen; Jon Suek, Mark Morris. Class 1A Player of the year — Dillon Truscott, f, Charles Wright Academy. Coach of the year — Peter Knowles, Columbia (White Salmon). First team Forwards — Dillon Truscott, Charles Wright; Jose Zuniga, Granger; Eduardo Arzate, Connell; Jesus Silva, Highland. Midfielders — Jose Cruz Najera, Brewster; Ryan McCormick, King’s; Corey Day, Orting; Freddy Barragan, Connell; Sky Tweedie-Yates, Overlake. Defenders — Alex Escalera, Manson; Jose Tinoco, Brewster; Louy Lerebourg, White Salmon; Jose Alvarado, Connell; Ben Olp, Charles Wright. Goalkeeper — Dan Pershall, La Center. Second team Forwards — Josh Neblock, Stevenson; Jose Avila, Cascade (Leavenworth); Aaron Cabrera, White Salmon; Kyle Terriere, Seattle Academy. Midfielders — Luis Silva, Highland; Heber Vazquez, Wahluke; Quinn Murray, University Prep. Defenders — Miguel Angel Santana, Warden; Ramon Cortez, White Salmon; Sam Hauck, King’s. Goalkeeper — Brian Graf, Seattle Academy. Honorable mention Forwards — Pedro Farias, Cashmere; Carlos Pineda, Manson; Osbaldo Escoto, Manson. Midfielders — Tim Feth, Kiona-Benton; Geoff Wacker, Coupeville; Julio Juarez, Chelan; Mark Lovrin, White Salmon. Defenders — Zach Hollingshead, La Center; Andre Martin, Coupeville; Graham Thomas, Manson. Goalkeepers — Dakota Huntley, Meridian; Hernan Hernandez, Cashmere. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! All-state baseball teams: Which local players made it?
What a year for the Cedarcrest baseball team! The Red Wolves won the Class 2A state title in late May. Now Cedarcrest star Travis Cook has been named 2A baseball all-state MVP and Cedarcrest coach Scott Goldsberry is 2A Coach of the Year. Check out the complete all-state teams below. René Ferrán of the Tri-City Herald compiled the lists, which were picked by a statewide panel of reporters. 2009 all-state baseball teams Class 4A Player of the year — Brett Jacobs, if, Richland. Coach of the year — Ben Jacobs, Richland. First team Pitchers — Drew Vettleson, Central Kitsap; Tony Bryant, Kennewick; Billy Moon, University. Catcher — Josh Rapacz, Richland. Infielders — Tim Peterson, Emerald Ridge; Brady Steiger, South Kitsap; Brett Jacobs, Richland; Cody Shepherd, Richland; Trevor Mitsui, Shorewood. Outfielders — Sean Rehon, Puyallup; Andrew Mendenhall, Southridge; Chris Marangon, Tahoma. Second team Pitchers — Adrian Sampson, Skyline; Christian Kaiser, Lake Washington; Adam Cimber, Puyallup. Catcher — Robbie Ingram, Puyallup. Infielders — Tyler Roberts, Southridge; Sal Arena, Puyallup; Travis Hagel, Auburn; Shawn O’Brien, Kamiakin. Outfielders — Kyrell Hudson, Evergreen (Vancouver); Jamison Rowe, Richland; Garett Hall, Olympia. Honorable mention Pitchers — Cody Shepherd, Richland; Alexander Lee, Kentwood; Chris Armstead, Kelso; Stinson Ott, Richland; Jeff Ames, Skyview; Michael Calderon, Davis. Catchers — Quinn Batt, Olympia; Nick Andrews, Eastlake; Cameron Holcomb, Gig Harbor; Craig Keeton, University; Matt Harris, Moses Lake. Infielders — Spencer O’Neil, Southridge; Ryan Somers, Skyline; Brian Corliss, Todd Beamer; Zach Hendrix, Emerald Ridge; Devin Peterson, Marysville-Pilchuck; Bryant Robbins, Snohomish; Alex Potts, Lake Washington. Outfielders — Chet Thompson, Gig Harbor; Levi Cartas, Marysville-Pilchuck; Kyle Phillips, Curtis; Drew Loftus, Kennewick; Austin Denton, Marysville-Pilchuck; Colin Hering, Newport (Bellevue); Makaio Mobbs, Kelso. Class 3A Player of the year — Eric Peterson, if, Liberty (Issaquah). Coach of the year — Mike Doyle Jr., O’Dea. First team Pitchers — Taylor Hetrick, Timberline; Matt Boyd, Eastside Catholic; Casey Locker, Ferndale. Catcher — Chase Anselment, Meadowdale. Infielders — Cory Urquhart, West Valley (Yakima); Jake Lamb, Bishop Blanchet; Eric Peterson, Liberty (Issaquah); Michael Englund, Eastside Catholic. Outfielders — Alec Beal, Timberline; Andy Smith, North Kitsap; Josh Sale, Bishop Blanchet. Second team Pitchers — Jon Yearout, Columbia River; Ryan Brett, Highline; James Robbins, Shorecrest; Cody Hebner, Auburn Mountainview; Jake Partridge, Rogers (Spokane). Catcher — Alex Sloan, Sumner. Infielders — Elijah Firestone, Timberline; Ryan Brett, Highline; Michael Bush, Eastside Catholic; Travis Chalk, Hanford. Outfielders — Karl Rodriguez, Lynnwood; Collin Feldtman, Bainbridge; Keenan Forch, O’Dea; Spencer Hannah, Ferndale. Honorable mention Pitchers — Brooks Roy, Franklin Pierce; Eric Moberly, O’Dea. Catchers — Patrick McNeel, North Thurston; John Burhman, O’Dea; Matt Hubbard, Timberline. Infielders — Matt Brown, Peninsula; Dean Breshears, Columbia River; Bobby Twedt, Sedro-Woolley; Will Martin, Bainbridge; Tanner Nielsen, North Thurston; Andrew Pagel, Prairie. Outfielders — Andrew Jacobsen, Franklin Pierce; Cameron Cutter, Bishop Blanchet; Desmond Santos, Mount Rainier; Kyle Siekawitch, West Valley (Yakima). Class 2A Player of the year — Travis Cook, p, Cedarcrest. Coach of the year — Scott Goldsberry, Cedarcrest. First team Pitchers — Robert Pehl, W.F. West (Chehalis); Jake Fife, Selah; Cam Booser, Fife; Travis Cook, Cedarcrest. Catcher — Devon Hughes, Centralia. Infielders — Casey Sawyer, Hockinson; Ethan Sterkel, Ellensburg; Lee Gomez, Othello; Craig Chittenden, Cedarcrest. Outfielders — Cody Ray, W.F. West (Chehalis); Drew Abelman, Cheney; Stephan Negron, River Ridge. Second team Pitchers — Tyler Sullivan, Kingston; Brandon Boyle, River Ridge. Catcher — Colton Schoelkopf, W.F. West (Chehalis). Infielders — Dominick Courcy, Centralia; Erik Forgione, W.F. West (Chehalis); Jordan Stauffer, Lakewood; Tyler Kane, Archbishop Murphy. Outfielders — Andrew Pullin, Centralia; Tyler McCarty, W.F. West (Chehalis); Kurt Linderman, Selah. Honorable mention Pitchers — Justin Windsor, Selah; A.J. Therrien, Pullman; Mike Hartley, Woodland; John Albert, Sehome; Brendon Storey, Ellensburg. Catchers — Dylan Boe, Burlington-Edison; Matt Snider, Selah; Blake Sjordal, Colville; Jesse Etchey, Lakewood; Jody Robertson, Hockinson. Infielders — Cameron Padron, Cedarcrest; Cody Weber, Pullman; Eric Tinnell, Ephrata; Jamie Fertakis, Pullman; Jon Matos, River Ridge; Anthony Pitsch, Sehome; Tenny Pitsch, Sehome; Danny Orr, Kingston. Outfielders — Tyler McLeod, Burlington-Edison; Ben Luce, Ellensburg; Boston Peterson, R.A. Long; Daniel Herda, Squalicum; Eric Eley, Klahowya; Spencer Nelson, Interlake. Class 1A Player of the year — Nick LaRoy, p, Kalama. Coach of the year — Bill Walker Jr., Naches Valley. First team Pitchers — Landon Cray, Chimacum; Nick LaRoy, Kalama; Trevor Davis, Cashmere. Catcher — Jake Sullivan, Freeman. Infielders — Nate Eppich, Connell; Dennin Harding, River View; Thomas Wilcox, Naches Valley; Jalan Dickerson, Rochester; Dalton Ritchey, Onalaska. Outfielders — Jacob Kitterman, Freeman; Ethan Flory, Naches Valley; Mikey Murray, Castle Rock. Second team Pitchers — Adam Ranger, Naches Valley; Frank Carpenter, Montesano; Eric Bateman, Seattle Christian. Catcher — Brandon Gillespie, Naches Valley. Infielders — Danny Poplawski, Overlake; Peter Martin, Toledo; Dylan Slunaker, Kalama. Outfielders — Beau Barnes, Freeman; Devin Manix, Chimacum; Casey Collins, Cashmere; Robby Sanders, Kalama. Honorable mention Pitchers — Corey Brundridge, Kiona-Benton; Chris Bishop, Rochester; Richie Ochoa, Friday Harbor; Colton Roy, Omak; Brandon Walker, Kalama; Dustin Hamilton, Castle Rock; Stockton Taylor, Brewster. Catchers — Sean McVicker, Kalama; DJ Mahon, Bellevue Christian; Ryan Aylward, Friday Harbor. Infielders — Elijah Roulst, Chimacum; Robbie Neal, Kalama; Luke Dilly, Cashmere; Bryce Garbe, Castle Rock; Eli Driessen, Brewster; Josh Bensussen, Overlake; Josh Burbery, Chelan; Kyle Karnofski, Castle Rock; Luke Besel, Bellevue Christian; Zach Gehring, Castle Rock; Zach Slesk, Meridian. Outfielders — Steven Horsley, Castle Rock; Dan White, Orting; Dylan Deckert, Rochester; Nate ReMillard, River View; Nick Modica, Onalaska. Class 2B Player of the year — Nathan Burres, p, Northwest Christian (Lacey). Coach of the year — Don Heinze, Northwest Christian (Lacey). First team Pitchers — Jeremy Harper, Mossyrock; Nathan Burres, NW Christian (Lacey); Brandon Austin, Rainier Christian; Creighton Alford, Asotin. Catcher — Josh Johnson, Liberty Bell. Infielders — Ryan Heinze, NW Christian (Lacey); Brandon Hoadley, Colfax; Robbie Groeschell, NW Christian (Lacey); Conner Mullan, Seattle Lutheran; Wade Hamre, Napavine. Outfielders — Mike Murphy, Lyle-Wishram; Dallis Turk, NW Christian (Lacey); Devin Carroll, Napavine. Second team Pitchers — Connor Craft, Napavine; Conner Mullan, Seattle Lutheran. Catcher — Matt Wujek, DeSales. Infielders — Brandon Austin, Rainier Christian; Chris Smith, Concrete; Alex Ulmer, Liberty Bell. Outfielders — Richie Westphal, DeSales; Tommy Gregg, DeSales; Kyle Tracht, NW Christian (Lacey). Honorable mention Pitchers — Nick Klicker, DeSales; Brandon Hoadley, Colfax; Jordan Ritzman, Pe Ell. Catchers — Trevor Alexander, Napavine; Carson McCord, Rainier Christian; Dylan Sattler, La Salle; Peter Wagner, Adna. Infielders — Victor Mata, DeSales; Cole Caldwell, Asotin; Pat Richard, DeSales; Chase Pilschke, NW Christian (Colbert); Scott Wedam, Mossyrock. Outfielders — Dillon Skeen, Pe Ell; Josh Day, Waterville; Riley Spooner, Asotin. Class 1B Player of the year — Marshall Byerley, c, Touchet. Coach of the year — Rich Jaeger, Wilbur-Creston. First team Pitchers — Johnny Boggs, Wishkah Valley; Jordan Wakefield, Curlew; Brandon Harvey, Pateros; Tuff Goble, Touchet. Catcher — Marshall Byerley, Touchet. Infielders — Michael Mayton, Lake Quinault; Nick Heitstuman, Colton; Jordan Wakefield, Curlew; Travis Camp, Wilbur-Creston. Outfielders — Josiah Rhoades, Lake Quinault; Chase Druffel, Colton; Cole McCanna, St. John-Endicott. Honorable mention Pitcher — Mike Rehn, Almira/Coulee-Hartline. Catcher — Andy Cook, Pateros. Infielders — Saul Martinez, Touchet; Abe Wilson, Pateros; Will Hoppes, Tri-Cities Prep; Chase Castona, Tri-Cities Prep; Dylan Tipps, Almira/Coulee-Hartline. Outfielders — Roger Anderson, Pateros; Colton Meyer, Colton. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! UPDATE: All-state softball teams: Which local players made it?
By the way, Mountlake Terrace’s Kori Seidlitz — a member of the Class 4A softball all-state first team — finished third in voting for the 4A Most Valuable Player. Seidlitz received 17 points, including five second-place votes that were worth three points apiece. Here is a breakdown of the MVP voting, compiled by the Tri-City Herald’s René Ferrán. First-place votes were worth five points, second-place votes were worth three points and third-place votes were worth one point. Class 4A softball MVP 1st 2nd 3rd Points Fitzsimmons 10 - 1 61 Nyman 3 3 3 27 Seidlitz - 5 2 17 Wagner - 2 - 6 Fujita - - 4 4 Cross - 1 - 3 Andrews - 1 - 3 Schappveld - 1 - 3 Derrick - - 1 1 Klicker - - 1 1 Bobadilla - - 1 1 ***** I had a great time covering the East-West All-Star Football Game on Saturday. Congrats to the East team, which rallied to edge the West 13-12. It was a very entertaining game, and Everett High School’s Jake Frauenholtz had an outstanding afternoon, taking home the West team MVP award. I’m already looking forward to the 2010 East-West Game, which will also be in Everett. Enough football for now — let’s switch gears to spring sports. Like he has for the past several years, René Ferrán of the Tri-City Herald coordinated the 2009 spring all-state teams in softball, boys soccer and baseball. Here is his explanation of how the all-state teams are picked: First-team all-league selections, as well as league MVPs (in those leagues that separate them out), are eligible for the ballot, with a few exceptions. Ballots are sent out to media throughout the state. A player must receive a minimum of two votes to be eligible for honorable mention. OK, let’s get to it. We will start with all-state softball. I’ll follow up with posts for boys soccer and baseball later today. 2009 all-state softball teams Class 4A Player of the year — Amanda Fitzsimmons, p, Auburn Riverside. Coach of the year — Mike McMahon, Kelso. First team Pitchers — Amanda Fitzsimmons, Auburn Riverside; Kori Seidlitz, Mountlake Terrace; Crystal Nyman, Kelso. Catcher — Kyndell Andrews, Emerald Ridge. Infielders — Maggie Wagner, Woodinville; Hope Klicker, Walla Walla; Taylor Darneille, Wilson; Allegra Wilde, Kamiakin. Outfielders — Erin Fujita, Jefferson; Alexis Bobadilla, Walla Walla; Jessica Tanigawa, Marysville-Pilchuck. Second team Pitchers — Erica Hendron, Redmond; Bobbi-Jo Schaapveld, Rogers (Puyallup); Alexa Derrick, Emerald Ridge. Catcher — Shelby Gonzales, Moses Lake. Infielders — Kaylie Winston, Pasco; Jessica Glenn, Kentwood; Lindsay Sullivan, Woodinville; Aly Delizo, Mountlake Terrrace; Kerrianne Davidson, Emerald Ridge. Outfielders — Sydney Cejka, Richland; Stephanie Crystal, Kamiakin; Kelsey Segawa, Olympia. Honorable mention Pitchers — Kayla Evans, Kentwood; Alyssa Erickson, Central Valley; Mikenzie Voves, Issaquah; Heidi Wells, Stadium; Amanda Livingston, Mountain View; Taylor Bakos, Kennewick; Olivia Jacobs, Shorewood. Catchers — Briar Stanley, Monroe; Kelli Snyder, Kelso; Cassi Ellis, Eastmont; Taylor Pilkenton, Cascade; Moly Nelson, Issaquah. Infielders — Jenna DeRosier, Kelso; Carly McEachran, Jackson; Kylie McChesney, Puyallup; Tailer Snow, Kelso; Jessica McIntyre, Moses Lake; Erin Curtis, Central Kitsap; Jessica Guy, Mountain View. Outfielders — Ashlyn Mundo, Auburn Riverside; Kylee Gaspar, Mountain View; Maria Reisinger, Redmond; McKenzie Dessin, Mountlake Terrace. Class 3A Player of the year — Lindsay Willmann, p, Bainbridge. Coach of the year — Liz McCloskey, Bainbridge. First team Pitchers — Maddie Lynch-Crumrine, Sedro-Woolley; Lindsay Willmann, Bainbridge; Caitlin Colvin, Bonney Lake. Catchers — Kassy Williamson, Capital; Lindsy Dugan, Kennedy. Infielders — Kassie Cox, Yelm; Haley Harshaw, Columbia River; Kiley Hanratty, Timberline; Jaimie Henderson, Union; Lexi Orteza, Olympic. Outfielders — Alexandra Hudson, Everett; Farleigh Winters, Holy Names; Taylor Franich, Enumclaw. Second team Pitchers — Mariah Dawson, Union; Austin Rogers, Enumclaw; Kylie Sparks, Juanita. Catcher — Brittany Wisner, Bainbridge. Infielders — Haylee Baker, Bainbridge; Jennifer Welch, Juanita; Riley Hughes, Holy Names. Outfielders — Candy Button, Holy Names; Jerrica Kang, Lynnwood; Kristin Herren, Auburn Mountainview. Honorable mention Pitchers — Rachel Dosland, Capital; Kelli Crawford, Franklin Pierce; Emily Harpel, West Valley (Yakima); Jessi Duncan, Prairie; Stacy Webb, Port Angeles. Catcher — Alexis Cline, Union. Infielders — Grace Middlestadt, Prairie; Madie Baker, Holy Names; Carly Brog, Bellevue; Montessa Califano, Liberty (Issaquah); Alainah Hendrickx, Ferndale; Alix Van Zandt, Sammamish; Ashley Jahn, Columbia River; Dani Caver, Port Angeles; Danielle Lynn, Shadle Park; Kadi Henderson, Union; Ashley Dell’Osa, Enumclaw. Outfielders — Lindsay Sasse, Union; Chelsea Creech, Prairie; Sally Jones, North Thurston; Allie Burger, Shadle Park; Andi Garza, Juanita; Clara Dunn, Bainbridge; Katie Hertenstein, Union. Class 2A Player of the year — Sarah McNamee, p, Ellensburg. Coach of the year — Darcy Taylor, Burlington-Edison. First team Pitchers — Baily Harris, R.A. Long; Ramona Lorton, Centralia; Sarah McNamee, Ellensburg; Emily Holt, Woodland. Catcher — Breezy Lounsbury, East Valley (Yakima). Infielders — Lauren Liseth, Centralia; Rachelle Berry, Burlington-Edison; Marki Creger-Zier, Steilacoom; Sarah Hensley, Granite Falls. Outfielders — Amanda Deck, Tumwater; Eden Garza, Othello; Ashlynn Ishikawa, Burlington-Edison. Second team Pitchers — Beth Kassuhn, Steilacoom; Lindsey Dawson, Burlington-Edison. Catcher — Katie Guettinger, Pullman. Infielders — Shayla Dykeman, W.F. West (Chehalis); Jordan Scherer, Centralia; Sadie Petersen, R.A. Long; Meaghan House, Mark Morris. Outfielders — Kelsey Bailes, Ellensburg; Abby Marshall, North Mason; Hannah Marshall, North Mason. Honorable mention Pitchers — Lauryn Ticknor, W.F. West (Chehalis); Erika Hanson, Pullman; Brittany Allen, Archbishop Murphy; Monica Stout, Selah; Emily Anderson, North Mason. Catchers — Erika Mueller, Steilacoom; Sam Harris, Selah; Taylor Carlson, Interlake; Austin Wilkerson, Sehome; Elena Carter, Black Hills; Kaylie Dobbins, R.A. Long; Marea Homes, Archbishop Murphy; Maria Roney, Anacortes. Infielders — Amanda Boze, Tumwater; Amy Entrikin, Burlington-Edison; Caitlin Linehan, W.F. West (Chehalis); Ariana Bauer, Ellensburg; Staci McLendon, Woodland; Melanie Murphy, South Whidbey; Amy Sterk, Pullman; Jennifer Hupper, North Mason; Kahlee Barrio, Lakewood; Jennica Ebel, Colville; Moe Stuart, Colville. Outfielders — Raina D’Aleo, Pullman; Baylee Bunyard, Selah; Jamie Alliston, Selah; Katie Blanchard, Elma; Lindsey Heck, Centralia; Jessica Colburn, Fife. Class 1A Player of the year — Aubree Pocklington, c, Montesano. Coach of the year — Pat Pace, Montesano. First team Pitchers — Debbie Molsbarger, Connell; Danielle Nevers, Castle Rock; Taylor Gilbert, Cascade (Leavenworth). Catcher — Aubree Pocklington, Montesano. Infielders — Lacey Seidl, Castle Rock; Yessenia Vergara, Connell; Courtney Lloyd, Montesano; Lindsay Melton, Castle Rock. Outfielders — Robyn Garing, Chimacum; Hailey Givens, Onalaska; Kayla Bjorge, Connell. Second team Pitchers — Devyn Baker, Montesano; Sarah Barnes, Onalaska; Erika Ramstead, Nooksack Valley. Catchers — Shanika Sawyer, Connell; Kilee Lippincott, Chelan. Infielders — Korie Duce, Zillah; Heather Hesselgesser, Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls); Chani Brisby, River View; Alexis Justus, Forks. Outfielders — Shay Cheeseman, La Center; Rachelle Ridout, Montesano; Chelsea Rinard, Kalama. Honorable mention Pitchers — McCayla Hoffman, Cedar Park Christian; Randi Wright, Warden; Hailey Bator, Cle Elum; AnnAlise Nelson, Chelan; Amanda Friemel, Bellevue Christian. Catchers — Brittany Hope, Toledo; Samantha Moore, Castle Rock. Infielders — Kaycee Hathaway, Chimacum; Amber Durand, Onalaska; Tori Erickson, Montesano; Tara Peters, Chimacum; Kayleigh Klingberg, Castle Rock; Jamie Brunner, Chelan; Dani Wall, Tenino. Outfielders — Ashley Moore, Castle Rock; Veronica Hontou, Cascade (Leavenworth); Angelica Castaneda, Cascade (Leavenworth); Joanne Tevelde, Nooksack Valley; Samantha Benner, Chimacum; Tessa Lawrence, Winlock. Class 2B Player of the year — Jessika-Jo Sandrini, p, Adna. Coach of the year — Mike Raschke, Adna. First team Pitchers — Jessika-Jo Sandrini, Adna; Hannah Pomeroy, Mossyrock; Dallas Maupin, Kittitas. Catcher — Juana Lara, Adna. Infielders — Amanda Woods, Pe Ell; Jordan Nelson, Mossyrock; Taylor Hoke, Adna; Maria Villegas, Selkirk. Outfielders — Jordan Zurfluh, Adna; Rodina Jones, Mossyrock; Alison O’Toole, Orcas Island. Second team Pitchers — Angelina Phelps, Pe Ell; Rachel Eng, Colfax; Samie Miller, LaConner. Catcher — Elisha Lopez, Garfield-Palouse. Infielders — Abby Erickson, Colfax; Tianna Woltering, Garfield-Palouse; Anna Foy, Seattle Lutheran; Jennie Stahl, Liberty Bell; Kayvonne Vaver, Kittitas; Kimmie Smart, Seattle Lutheran. Outfielders — Mary Maupin, Selkirk; Molly Rashoff, White Pass; Sam Calahan, Kittitas; Sydney Harris, Orcas Island. Honorable mention Pitchers — Katie Peyton, Rainier Christian; Adria Garcia, Orcas Island. Catcher — Sareena Calahan, Kittitas. Infielder — Lanie Padbury, Orcas Island. Class 1B Player of the year — Kelsey Dorman, c, Touchet. Coach of the year — Brad Nilson, Colton. First team Pitchers — Jordan Signor, Inchelium; Kellie Sansom, Lake Quinault; Brooke Vincent, Colton. Catchers — Serena Condon, Inchelium; Kelsey Dorman, Touchet. Infielders — Courtney Druffel, Colton; Linda Solis, Touchet; Chelsea Meyer, Colton; Chelsey Walker, Lake Quinault; Marianna Raynor, St. Michael’s. Outfielders — Zoe Weaver, Touchet; Gabi Nilson, Colton; Nikki Fry, Inchelium. Honorable mention Pitchers — Jessica Charley, Taholah; Katie Richardson, Pateros; Kelsey Moser, Colton; Nicole Brown, Touchet. Infielders — Haley Moser, Colton; Meghan Cantrell, Touchet; Melissa Alma, Thorp-Easton; Tina Raynor, St. Michael’s; Dani Porterfield, Almira/Coulee-Hartline; Kari Allen, Pateros; Kerrie Kesti, Pateros; Stephanie Samuel, Touchet. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
East-West Football Game final: East 13, West 12 What a finish! Propelled by the throwing arm and running of Blake Bledsoe, the East team prevailed today in the 2009 East-West All-Star Football Game at Everett Memorial Stadium. Bledsoe rushed 13 yards for the go-ahead touchdown with 1 minute, 40 seconds to go in the fourth quarter. Earlier in the game — an annual showcase for Washington’s top Class 3A and 4A high school gridiron standouts — Bledsoe threw a TD pass to receiver Clayton Homme of Southridge High School in Kennewick. The West team had a chance to win it in the final minutes, but the East defense clamped down and prevented the West All-Stars from getting beyond midfield. Bledsoe (90 yards passing, 29 yards rushing) of Central Valley High in Spokane, was named the East team’s most valuable player. Everett High’s Jake Frauenholtz was named the West team MVP. Frauenholtz made three receptions for 42 yards, including a diving catch on fourth down that set up his team’s first score. He also returned an interception 34 yards, which led to the West squad’s second TD. Check out The Herald Sunday for most East-West game coverage, including notes and complete statistics. At Everett Memorial Stadium East 0 7 0 6 - 13 West 6 0 6 0 - 12 West-Lee 4 run (Gouveia kick blocked) East-Homme 13 pass from Bledsoe (Langlow kick) West-Carroll 25 pass from Baker (Baker pass failed) East-Bledsoe 13 run (Langlow kick blocked) ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
Reader poll: Who will win the 2009 East-West All-Star Football Game? (UPDAT... Don't forget to vote in the poll (see below). So far, the West team has a few more votes. This morning I recorded two video interviews with players from the East and West teams. The guys talked about what they think will happen in Saturday's game and shared personal highlights from East-West week. The first video features quarterback Blake Bledsoe (left) and lineman Steve Forgette (right) of the East team. Bledsoe is from Central Valley High School in Spokane; Forgette is from Heritage High School in Vancouver. Both of them are East team captains. The second video features lineman Grant Engel (left) and safety Nasser Kyobe (right) of the West team. Engel is from Skyline High School in Sammamish; Kyobe is from Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood. Both of them are West team captains. Here are the video clips. East team players Blake Bledsoe and Steve Forgette West team players Grant Engel and Nasser Kyobe ***** I figure many of the voters in this poll might be heavily influenced by West-side bias. But who knows? Maybe some Eastern Washington prep sports fans will check this out and weigh in. OK, the big East-West All-Star Football Game is Saturday. It kicks off at 1 p.m. at Everett Memorial Stadium. We’ve published stories all week about the players and coaches on the two teams. Based on what you have read and any other insights you have about the matchup … ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
Snohomish alum Jon Brockman is headed to the NBA
I was MUCH more interested in the NBA Draft this year because former Snohomish High star Jon Brockman had a chance to get picked. And tonight that chance turned into certainty. The Portland Trailblazers picked Brockman with the eighth pick in the second round (38th overall. Then Portland traded Brockman’s rights to Sacramento. I just talked to Brockman’s high school coach, Len Bone of Snohomish. Bone was extremely excited. He and his wife were among the many friends and family members who watched the draft on TV at Brockman’s house. Here are some of Bone’s comments. Len Bone’s general thoughts on Jon Brockman getting drafted Bone and his wife watched the draft on TV at Brockman’s house in Snohomish. University of Washington men’s basketball coach Lorenzo Romar was also there. “To be drafted into the NBA is an incredible honor for anybody, and he’s worked hard to try and have that dream come true.” “That’s pretty cool for Snohomish. (Brockman is) not only a great player but a great person. It’s going to be fun to see if he can play at the professional level. I think he can. I think he has some things that professional teams sometimes don’t have.” In addition to hustle and being a relentless rebounder, Brockman has “incredible character. He’ll be a great teammate. I think any team would have been fortunate to have him.” “It’s been a fun night.” “I don’t even usually watch the NBA draft.” Bone and the Brockmans used to be neighbors but now the Brockmans live about 5 miles away, closer to Glacier Peak High School. What happened when Brockman was picked? “Everybody just stood up and started yelling. It was pretty fun. Coach Romar was right in front there.” Bone estimated that Brockman received about 40 text messages within 30 minutes of getting drafted. “He’s been a pretty popular guy tonight.” What was Brockman’s mood leading up to draft? “He’s been pretty quiet that last few weeks because he’s known that something was going on.” Bone didn’t know what to expect tonight. “But I knew that something was going on and that he was going to get drafted in the second round.” Bone said Brockman talked to three or four teams leading up to draft. Comments about Brockman teaming up with Spencer Hawes in Sacramento The Brockmans and the Hawes family are good friends. Bone said Hawes talked to Brockman on the phone a couple times today. Hawes’ mom, dad and sister were at Brockman’s house tonight. Hawes and Brockman played together on the Friends of Hoop select team. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! East-West Football: Taylor Cox's helmet art
In addition to trading stories, East-West All-Stars trade stickers. The football players wear their respective high school helmets, but they trade extra decals with each other and place them all over the helmets. The result is a cool hodgepodge of logos that symbolizes the relationships players develop during the week. At practice this morning at Everett Memorial Stadium, West team member Taylor Cox, an Eastern Washington University recruit from Jackson High, had stickers from Everett, Lake Stevens, Marysville-Pilchuck, Lindbergh, Issaquah, Nathan Hale and Auburn on his black Jackson helmet (see photo). “It’s just a symbol of us representing all of the schools,” Cox said, “just coming together and coming out one last time to play a high school game — just having fun with it. Everyone’s bonding.” Cox got an Everett High decal — a giant E — from West teammate Jake Frauenholtz. But Cox's favorite sticker is Lindbergh High's fierce-looking eagle head. Cox gave the red-and-white eagle logo a prominent spot, just above his face mask on the front of his helmet. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
East-West Football: Video clips of West team Today is Day 3 of preparation for Saturday’s East-West All-Star Football Game in Everett. The East and West teams have only one practice today, from 9 to 11 this morning at Everett Memorial Stadium. After that, the guys head over to Evergreen Lanes for some non-football fun. This evening the players will split up into small groups and go out into the community for dinners with local families. The players’ personalities and enthusiasm definitely bubbled up when I was at the Tuesday morning practice. A bulky West player from Skyline High showed off his celebration dance, setting off an impromptu dance contest among several linemen. And at the end of practice, the West players huddled up and did a team unity chant. Check out the video. West football team spirit After that same practice Tuesday, West assistant coach John Meagher talked to players about their potential roles on the field. Meagher, from Federal Way High, told players that the starting lineup has not been set for Saturday’s game and players have time to make a case for why they deserve playing time. Here is the video. West assistant coach John Meagher talks to players ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
East-West All-Star Football: What about the East team? So far this week I have focused mainly on the West team, which features 10 players from local high schools and three local coaches, including West head coach John Ondriezek. But what about the East team? OK, OK. I’ll give them some attention. This morning I talked to East assistant coach Jim Sharkey, who is the head football coach at Ferris High in Spokane. Sharkey is the offensive coordinator for the East team. Here are some of his comments. On how difficult it is for the athletes to get used to playing football again “As the week progresses they’ll kind of get back into it. It is tough, this transition. But I thought our tempo and our speed was 100 percent better (today) than (on Monday). On teaching unfamiliar sets and formations to the players “Trying to teach them a new offensive scheme and a new defensive scheme, there’s a lot of different things. But I’ve been really impressed with the kids picking that up and their willingness to learn some new things.” On East quarterbacks Luke Schindele, Blake Bledsoe and Kevin Stringer “They all kind of bring something a little bit different, so it will be fun.” (The East team will run a spread offense and try to make good use of two tall receivers on the outside: 6-foot-6 Clayton Homme and 6-5 Guy Varsek.) On the East team’s enthusiasm and desire to win “There’s no doubt. They’ll get more competitive as the week goes on. There’s always been a little bit of trash talk starting.” ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
East-West Football week is here!
My day began at the Holiday Inn Downtown Everett, where top-notch athletes from across the state converged to kick off East-West All-Star Football week. Many of Washington’s best Class of 2009 high school players — including 10 local athletes — are in town this week for the annual East-West All-Star Game, which is set to kick off at 1 p.m. Saturday at Everett Memorial Stadium. After checking in at the Holiday Inn this morning and getting acquainted, players from the East and West teams had a busy day that included flexibility testing, team photos and their first practice. West team head coach John Ondriezek was pleased with how the practice went. “The kids showed a lot of spirit and enthusiasm,” said Ondriezek, Mariner High’s longtime football coach. “They’re knowledgeable athletes and they’re just nice kids. They worked hard.” “What impressed me too was there was a lot of team unity there,” he added. “It’s important to these kids to do well.” Both teams practiced in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts today but did not do full-contact drills. West players will don their full gear on Tuesday and get more intense, said Ondriezek. But in Monday’s limited drills, coach Ondriezek liked what he saw from the West squad. “We got accomplished what we wanted to get accomplished today. Everything that was on the schedule, we got done,” he said. “And I think it’s because the coaches were organized and the players responded.” Asked if any players stood out, Ondriezek named T.J. Lee, a running back/defensive back from West Seattle, and massive Issaquah lineman Dillon Reagan. Lee sprinted along the left side and caught a long pass from West team/Lake Stevens quarterback Nick Baker near the end of practice. “He has a lot of speed and he is a game-breaker,” Ondriezek said. Meanwhile, Issaquah’s Reagan (6-foot-3, 295 pounds) showed good technique and impressive quickness for a huge lineman. “He just moves really well,” Ondriezek said. “He stays low.” Team practices at Everett Memorial (3721 Oakes Ave.) are open to the public. The schedule is… *Tuesday: 9-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. *Wednesday 9-11 a.m. *Thursday 9-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. *Friday 9-10:45 a.m. and 2-4:30 p.m. Tickets for the 2009 East-West All-Star Football Game are $7. They will be sold before the game Saturday at Everett Memorial. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
UPDATE: Three-sport athletes: Story and list of locals
Coaches and readers frequently tell me how frustrated they are to see the number of three-sport athletes decline year after year. But even though specialization has become more common for teens in prep sports, a fair amount of kids still participate in three sports throughout their high school years. Somehow, they find a way to balance their academic responsibilities with a dizzying athletic schedule that gets even crazier during the summer. Glacier Peak High’s Miranda Granger is a talented three-sport athlete who competes in soccer, basketball and softball. To get an idea of what Granger’s head-spinning summer schedule is like, check out this article by our own Nick Patterson. Included with Nick’s story is Granger’s schedule for an average week this summer. Granger, who hopes to earn a college softball scholarship, will be a senior next school year. She is one of many Class of 2010 locals who are expected to continue to participate in three varsity sports. Based on responses from area coaches and athletic directors, here are some of the top local senior-to-be three-sport athletes, organized by school. (If you know of others, e-mail me at mcane@heraldnet.com.) Archbishop Murphy Savannah Fletcher — volleyball, basketball, track Jake Hines — football, swimming, baseball Arlington Andy Smith — football, basketball, track Coupeville Jason Bagby — football, basketball, baseball Chad Brookhouse — football, basketball, baseball Megan Smith — soccer, basketball, softball Edmonds-Woodway Andy Willcock — football, basketball, baseball Sam Storino — football, wrestling, baseball Everett Ben Barhanovich — football, basketball, baseball Molly Burton — volleyball, basketball, golf Spencer McKinnon — football, basketball, track Glacier Peak Jack Bonner — football, basketball, soccer Miranda Granger — football, basketball, soccer Granite Falls J.J. Campbell — football, basketball, track King’s Makenzie Taylor — cross country, basketball, track Lakewood Cameron Fry — football, basketball, baseball Lynnwood Justin Ansdell — tennis, basketball, baseball Marysville-Pilchuck Cali Cull — volleyball, basketball, track Alisha Oden — volleyball, basketball, track Meadowdale Sam Werner — football, basketball, soccer Monroe Suzanna Ohlsen — cross country, basketball, track Oak Harbor Rashaad Smith Jr. — football, basketball, track Shorecrest Jordan Brown — football, basketball, track Chris Freeborn — cross country, diving, track Matty Rohrback — football, swimming, baseball Stanwood Joe Eidsness— football, wrestling, track Alex Hatley— football, wrestling, track Mark Pelham— cross country, wrestling, baseball Kale Schmidt— football, basketball, track Callen Shaughnessy— volleyball, basketball, tennis Ben Ulrick— football, wrestling, track Sultan Zach Beebe — football, basketball, track Cassie Beucherie — volleyball, basketball, track ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
ESPN story link: Obama, basketball and the pursuit of power Usually I keep my blog posts focused on local high school sports. But every once in awhile I read something — like this article from ESPN.com — that I think might capture your interest, even though it doesn’t fit into the prep sports category. Are you still with me? OK, everyone knows that President Obama loves basketball and that in many ways it helped shape his youth and career. But what effect does Obama’s passion for hoops have in the political world, specifically in Washington, D.C.? According to this intriguing ESPN.com article by Wright Thompson, many power-hungry folks in D.C. (congressmen, political analysts, etc.) are trying to improve their basketball skills in hopes of getting an invitation to play with Obama. Basketball is being used as a political tool in D.C., Thompson writes, and if you have game you might make important connections with influential people, maybe even Obama. In a section of the article titled “Hooping Toward the Epicenter,” Thompson claims: …all over town, people are playing hoops, in newly started leagues, in pickup games at private schools, even in Congress. They're trying to work their way into games with Obama, or at least with his advisers. Hoops in D.C. has become another way to get ahead. For the longest time I’ve been playing basketball just for fun and exercise. Who knew it would become a crucial political move? ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
King’s wins Scholastic Cup championship Congrats to King’s High of Shoreline, the Class 1A Wells Fargo Scholastic Cup champion for the 2008-2009 school year. Winners in the six Washington Interscholastic Activities Association classifications are picked based on academic excellence, sportsmanship and athletic performance. The other winners were Mead (4A), Mercer Island (3A), Squalicum (2A), Bear Creek (2B) and St. John/Endicott (1B). Archbishop Murphy was the 2A runnerup, finishing just 10 points behind Squalicum. Check out the complete Scholastic Cup standings here. Click on a school name to see how the school performed in sports and activities. According to a report on WIAA.com, the Scholastic Cup is the association’s most prestigious annual school award. Here is more information, provided by the WIAA, about the awards, including how schools earn and lose points based on sportsmanship. The Wells Fargo Scholastic Cup is awarded to the schools that compile the highest Wells Fargo Scholastic Cup points based on their participation and finish at the WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires State Championships. The top eight schools in each of the WIAA Academic State Championship categories and classifications also receive Wells Fargo Scholastic Cup points. In an ongoing effort to promote sportsmanship, the Association incorporates a sportsmanship component into the Wells Fargo Scholastic Cup award. Schools receive Wells Fargo Scholastic Cup points for displaying outstanding sportsmanship throughout the school year. Schools with no more than one student or coach ejection in all varsity sports for the school year will receive 25 Wells Fargo Scholastic Cup points. Schools lose Wells Fargo Scholastic Cup points on a progressive basis for the second, third and fourth varsity player or coach ejection throughout the year. Schools with five or more ejections are disqualified from the Wells Fargo Scholastic Cup competition. All sportsmanship points for the Wells Fargo Scholastic Cup competition are added or deducted after the conclusion of the WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires Spring State Championships. In addition to King’s and Archbishop Murphy, here are some of the other area schools who ranked high in the Scholastic Cup standings. Class 4A 13th place: Shorewood 14th: Jackson 23rd: Kamiak 24th: Snohomish Class 3A Tie-18th place: Shorecrest Tie-21st: Everett 23rd: Meadowdale Class 2A 2nd place: Archbishop Murphy Tie-14th: South Whidbey Class 1A 1st place: King’s Class 1B 11th place: North Sound Christian ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
Edmonds-Woodway’s new girls basketball and wrestling coaches I just got an e-mail from Edmonds-Woodway athletic director Julie Stroncek, who announced two head coach hirings. The Warriors’ new girls basketball coach is Duane Hodges. A 1973 graduate of Bothell High, Hodges played basketball at Bothell and Central Washington University. Over the years, he has coached basketball at King’s, Snohomish County Christian and Shoreline Christian. He was the Shoreline Christian girls head coach this past season. Hodges replaces Wayne Edwards, who resigned after two seasons as interim head coach. E-W’s new head wrestling coach is Joe Trieu. He wrestled four years at E-W, qualifying for the state championships every year, and graduated in 2003. Trieu was a Warriors assistant coach the past two years and was also head wrestling coach at College Place Middle School. Trieu takes over for Mike Hanchett, who resigned after coaching 29 years in Edmonds. During his final season Hanchett was named Class 4A head coach of the year in District 1 and Region 1. Do you know about any other local head coach hirings or openings?. If you do, e-mail me at mcane@heraldnet.com. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
Back in action: All-Area recap, All-Wesco link, East-West football coming soon After enjoying a few weeks off, I am back in the office and ready to write. I took a brief but memorable road trip to Montana (where one day I golfed and the next day it snowed!) and spent lots of time outdoors in Everett. The weather was so great that yard work didn’t actually seem all that bad. My talented co-workers churned out a bunch of great prep sports stories while I was gone, including our spring All-Area Player of the Year articles. Here is a quick rundown of those stories, including our All-Area teams in softball, baseball and boys soccer. SOFTBALL Mountlake Terrace’s Kori Seidlitz is The Herald's All-Area Softball Player of the Year BASEBALL Meadowdale’s Chase Anselment is The Herald's All-area Baseball Player of the Year BOYS SOCCER Marysville-Pilchuck striker John Crenshaw led the Tommies on a wild ride this season We also published the spring 2009 All-Wesco teams while I was gone. To see who was honored, click here. I’ll be working on a variety of stories this week, but next week I will focus completely on the 2009 East-West All-Star Football players. You can expect to see several stories per day, including features, profiles and notebook. I’ll also try to do a few interviews that we will post online. All of that stuff will lead up to the big game, which is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. June 27 at Everett Memorial Stadium. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! |
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