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1A football quarterfinal quickly became the 'Shoreline Shootout'

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:04:13 PST

If offense is your thing, hopefully you made it down to Woolsey Stadium for Friday's Class 1A quarterfinal in which Nooksack Valley stunned King's 54-47.

Both squads were attempting to advance past the quarterfinals for the first time since the field expanded to 16 teams four decades ago.

The host Knights looked well on their way to going from winless in 2007 to the semis after scoring the first two times they touched the ball. But sandwiched between those touchdowns (opening kickoff return by senior Nick Swanson and a long run by junior quarterback Thomas Vincent) was a 15-play, 86-yard scoring drive spanning seven minutes by the Pioneers.

At 14-6, a jammed stadium probably realized that a pinball-machine scoring game was in store.

Vincent found Swanson from 44 yards out on King's fourth play from scrimmage and hit junior Curtis Clauson on a 5-yard strike early in the second period, making it an astonishing 26-6. The teams traded touchdowns to close the half, with King's up 33-13.

At this point, it looked as if Nooksack Valley's defense had taken a detour during the two-hour bus ride from Everson. But to say that there wasn't any panic in that locker room would be an understatement for the ages.

"We looked at our kids' eyes at halftime and said, 'Boy, they don't have any doubt. We've got to like this and take advantage of it,'" explained Nooksack Valley coach Robb Myhre, whose team had the highest scoring average in the 1A/2A/3A Northwest League. "And, they did a great job of doing that."

For the King's faithful, the third quarter unfortunately will live in infamy as the Knights were outscored 27-7. The fourth was even worse, as King's was shut out -- and eight seniors saw their high school careers come to an abrupt ending.

"I'm a proud papa, because our story line is (we were) 0-10 two years ago with kids having problems off the field, on the field," said King's coach Jim Shapiro, in his 13th year. "People didn't want to turn out for this football team. We went from 20 kids that were in the sophomore class that are now seniors, to eight. Those kids have battled, they've bought into the weight room, and they've truly decided to make a difference in this program. So to go from 0-10 to this level of football and to go (collectively) 100 plus (points) on the scoreboard against the No. 6 team in the state, it tells you what kind of kids we have in this program."

Here's a bunch of stats that didn't make it into Saturday's game story (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/highschoolsports/2010321889_fessenden21.html). You'll see that, not surprisingly, both squads feature a trio of skill-position stars.

King's (469 yards of total offense -- only 200 in the second half)
Vincent, the Cascade Conference offensive most valuable player: 17 of 34 for 301 yards and four touchdowns; 136 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns
Swanson (first-team receiver, co-special teams player of the year with Archbishop Murphy's Alex Martinez): eight receptions for 144 yards and a touchdown; 87-yard kickoff return for a touchdown
Junior wide receiver Curtis Clauson (first-team receiver): seven receptions for 86 yards and two touchdowns

Nooksack Valley (546 yards of total offense -- 340 after halftime)
Junior quarterback Tyler Perry: 14 of 21 for 154 yards and a touchdown; 44 yards on 16 carries and two touchdowns
Senior running back Nick deGrasse: 237 yards on 37 carries and four touchdowns
Senior wide receiver Anthony Reese: six receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown; two carries for 85 yards and a touchdown; interception; 83-yard kickoff return

Washington distance runners take to the Border (Clash) UPDATED

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:09:02 PST

I've attached the link for full results:http://www.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?do=title&title_id=423&event_id=22

Later this morning, the top high school cross country runners from Oregon and Washington will race in the 2009 Border Clash at Nike's headquarters in Beaverton, Ore. The current weather report down there shows the temperature to be in the the mid 40's with humidity approaching 90% and mild winds.

Besides the humidity factor, these conditions look identical to those that the Washington runners endured at the state championships two weekends ago in Pasco. For Glacier Peak freshman Amy-Eloise Neale and Garfield senior Anna Dailey -- the 3A and 4A state winners, respectively -- hopefully that's a good omen.

They headline a Washington contingent that's based upon top state finishes throughout all classifications. Local girl stand-outs include: Northwest School duo Maddie Meyers (1A state champion) and Eliza Rice (1A runner-up), Juanita's Tansey Lystad (third in 3A), Stanwood's Minna Fields (4A runner-up), and Redmond's Devin McMahon (third in 4A). On the boys side, Seattle Prep's Drew O'Donoghue-McDonald (second in 3A) and Redmond's Mack Young (2008 4A state champion) should be in contention.

Reese and Pioneers 'Raise 7 For Matthew' against King's

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:47:03 PST

There's so much to discuss after a game like what was staged Friday night at Woolsey Stadium. But in Nooksack Valley's 54-47 Class 1A quarterfinal win over King's, another story broke out that superseded even the Pioneers escaping from under a 27-point hole.

First off, however, I need to back up just a bit to clarify that the difference-maker down the stretch for Nooksack Valley was Anthony Reese (and not Quinton deGrasse). Saturday's story (link here: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/highschoolsports/2010321889_fessenden21.html) has since been corrected, so that's good. This mistake stemmed from taking the roster at face value: deGrasse was listed as No. 7; Reese wears No. 85.

But for this game, it turned out, Reese opted to go with lucky No. 7 for a touching reason. Here's where the real -- and most important -- story begins.

The Pioneers entered Friday involved in a cause greater than themselves, greater than a chance at reaching the semifinals for the first time since 1975. They were playing for Matthew Newman, the junior quarterback for Highland (Cowiche), who suffered a concussion in a game Sept. 18 and immediately underwent surgery to remove a portion of his skull to help lessen the swelling and pressure around his brain.

Newman is currently at Seattle Children's Hospital, after spending three weeks at Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center. Here are two links if you'd like to get involved in a variety of ways: www.Raise7forMatthew.com and http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/matthewnewman1.

Back to Reese and his tribute to No. 7 for the Highland Scotties. Not only did the Pioneers' all-purpose star honor Newman, he was also seen along with other teammates holding up seven fingers after touchdowns.

There were plenty to go around, as Nooksack Valley's high-octane offense scored 41 points in the second half to shock the host Knights. These gestures go a long way in continuing the onslaught of support being shown to Newman as he enters his seventh week at Children's.

Semifinal high-school football pairings

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:08:21 PST

Skyview (10-2) vs. Ferris (9-3) at Joe Albi Stadium (Spokane) on Saturday, Nov. 28

Bothell (12-0) vs. Skyline at Tacoma Dome, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28

Click here for bracket.

Liberty (11-1) vs. Lakes (12-0) at Tacoma Dome, Friday, Nov. 27

Bellevue vs. Union at Tacoma Dome, Friday, Nov. 27

Click here for bracket.

Video highlights: Ferris vs. Eisenhower

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:08:41 PST

Class 4A/3A state soccer thread: Saturday edition

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:33:02 PST

Checking in here at Harry Lang Stadium again.

I'll be providing updates from all the day's action. I will also be updating goals on our twitter feed: http://www.twitter.com/seatimespreps

If you have any questions, be sure to shoot them my way.

Some quick-hitting predictions in the championships:

4A -- Issaquah over Skyline, 3-2
3A -- Mercer Island over Columbia River, 2-1

Analysis after the jump...

Video highlights: Liberty vs. Lindbergh

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:20:24 PST

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:08:24 PST

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Seattle Times People's Choice Game of the Week

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:03:48 PST

Trojans left waiting for next year (again)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:09:02 PST

Maybe next year.

The Auburn Trojans didn't think they were going to have to wait another season to return to the semifinals for the first time since 2007.

They thought they were good enough to beat Skyview down here in Vancouver, even without star RB/DB Chris Young, the Washington recruit who was one of three players suspended at the end of the regular season for an athletic code violation.

They did just fine without him in their first two playoff games and led 14-6 early Friday night against Skyview.

But the Storm stormed back and continued to rain on the South Puget Sound League's parade to earn its first semifinal berth. Along the way, Skyview eliminated Federal Way, then Bethel, and now Auburn, 34-21.

The Trojans lost despite the 268-yard effort of junior Alphonse Wade, who had a pair of 62-yard TD runs. They saw the early lead slip away and trailed 21-14 at halftime before Wade broke that second long scoring jaunt early in the third quarter.

It was 21-21 and surely the potent Trojans would find the end zone once or twice again. Instead, it was Skyview making the plays down the stretch. And for the second straight year, Auburn's title hopes ended in the quarterfinals. The team lost at this juncture last year to another Sky-high team, Skyline.

Coach Gordon Elliott gathered his dejected players around him and reminded them they had a great season, which they indeed did at 11-1. He congratulated the seniors and challenged the juniors and sophomores to learn from the experience and take the next step in 2010.

They should have the talent to do just that with backs like Wade and Austin Embody as well as gigantic lineman Danny Shelton (6-2, 320), who could be one of the top recruits in the country.

But the wait is over for Skyview, which has a nice offensive run/pass package and great chemistry. And the Storm just might not be over yet.

Final thoughts on Friday night football

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:39:36 PST

Bothell took care of business.

After Friday night's quarterfinal action, half of the matchup many expect to see next week in the Tacoma Dome is set.

Now all Skyline has to do is beat Curtis on Saturday.

"We just have the utmost respect for Skyline and their players and their coaching staff," Bothell coach Tom Bainter said after his team's 30-9 victory over Issaquah in the quarterfinals on Friday night. "Mat Taylor and I are really good friends and he e-mailed me said good luck and, you know what, he meant it from the bottom of his heart. I wish them good luck too and it will be a great rematch and what high-school football is all about. It will be a great thing for the fans to see."

Obviously, the Vikings could have something to say about that and there is no guarantee the Spartans win, but it's exciting to think about a rematch.

I caught Jake Heaps and few of his teammates walking around Pop Keeney.

Bainter also made a point to praise the play of Issaquah running back Grant Gellatly, who struggled against Bothell, but really played well in his two previous playoff games.

"For him to not just play offense, but he played defense too tonight, that's a tough kid," Bainter said. "I'm glad he's a senior."

After starting 0-2 this season, Issaquah turned it on late and finished the year 8-4. It was a strong run and helped show just how much talent KingCo 4A boasted this season.

Now, here is a look at the rest of Friday night's action.

Class 4A/3A state girls soccer thread from Harry Lang Stadium

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:17:02 PST

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Check in for analysis after the jump...

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:23:23 PST

We have reporters in the field at several locations tonight and they will be tweeting scores from both football and girls soccer here. I will be covering the Issaquah-Bothell game at Pop Keeney tonight and my Tweets will come in through my Twitter feed in the top right-hand corner of the blog homepage.

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High-school football live chat

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:01:19 PST

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Prediction time: Girls state soccer, semifinal edition

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:39:03 PST

CLASS 4A
Issaquah v. Kamiakin -- Anyone would be hard-pressed to pick against the Eagles right now. They have scored three goals or more in each game for more than a month. Read that sentence again, then reconsider the strength of the KingCo 4A League and the state tournament, and let that soak in. I'll take Issy 3-1.

Skyline v. Kentwood -- This should be a high-quality match. I've seen both these teams play in the playoffs and both really knock the ball around well. The Spartans have scored just one goal in five of their last six games, but I'm giving the defending champs the edge since they have done it before and the Conks have never made the semis. Skyline wins 1-0.

Shorecrest football coach resigns (UPDATED)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:03:03 PST

Shorecrest football coach Mike Wollan has resigned after going 40-52 in nine seasons.

"It's just time for me to do something different," said the recently-married Edmonds resident, who works for a manufacturing company in Mill Creek. "And, quite frankly, it's just tough to keep a pulse on the kids during the day when you're not in the building. Plus, getting up at 5 a.m. and getting home at 8 p.m. made for long days each season."

Wollan, 45, entered the program as a volunteer assistant 15 years ago before serving as an offensive coordinator the next five seasons. He inherited a 0-9 team in 2001 and yet won his first three games.

His best season came in 2005 when Shorecrest (with Eastern Washington's Jesse Hoffman) won a league championship in the hybrid Wesco South despite being a 3A team. This year, Shorecrest went 3-7 overall and 1-3 in Wesco 3A.

Wollan said that ninth-year defensive coordinator Brandon Christensen will likely be the successor, once the official hiring process in the Shoreline School District is finalized.

Interview with Kamiakin girls soccer coach Chris Erikson

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:44:34 PST

Since Issaquah plays Kamiakin this weekend in the 4A state girls soccer semifinals, I thought I would post a link to this interview with Kamiakin coach Chris Erikson.

Thanks to Ron Newberry at CoachesAid.com for providing this link. Click here.

Here is another link to a story that talks about Kalama High School's link to the movie sensation "Twilight." Click here.

Mercer Island tennis team starts 'Light the Courts' project

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:33:45 PST

One of Joyce Hedlund's long-term goals as Mercer Island tennis coach was to find the funds to put lights on the school's tennis courts. As a way to honor her memory -- Hedlund died on Nov. 4 after suffering a stroke earlier in the week -- Mercer Island tennis players are trying to raise money to make her dream a reality.

To start the fund-raising effort, the team took leftover baked goods from Hedlund's memorial service and held a bake sale. They raised $350 and plan to use that as a starting point to come up with the $60,000 they need to put lights on the tennis courts.

If anyone is interested in contributing to the cause, checks can be made out to the MIHS Joyce Hedlund Memorial Fund. I don't have an address or specific contact information yet, but as soon as I do, I'll post it here.

Pick the winners of the 2A, 1A, 2B, 1B football winners

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:05:36 PST

Your chance to pick our Top Ticket games

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:36:46 PST

We picked winners in four of the quarterfinal games on our Thursday Prep Preview page. Here is your chance to pick which teams will advance to the semifinals.

AAA Washington Varsity News -- Episode 12

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:18:23 PST

Meadowdale assistant Eric Marty's highlight reel

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:36:37 PST

Here are some video highlights from Meadowdale assistant coach Eric Marty's Italian Football League season.

Here is the story I wrote on Marty for Thursday's paper.

Bothell prepares for familiar foe; Skyline offense heats up

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:26:33 PST

Bothell knows all about the potential matchup that could be waiting in the semifinals. The Cougars understand that most people expect a matchup with Skyline at the Tacoma Dome next week.

But Tom Bainter and his players aren't looking ahead yet. They know all too well the difficulties that Issaquah presents this week when the Eagles visit Pop Keeney at 7 p.m. Friday night in a 4A quarterfinal matchup.

"We feel like they're full strength now," Bainter said. "At the beginning of the year, we played them Week 1, and they had a new quarterback. They were playing without (Grant) Gellatly, and we kind of feel like they were just seeing what they could do and what they were going to be good at."

After falling to Issaquah (8-3) twice in 2008, the Cougars (11-0) took out the Eagles in the Emerald City Kickoff Classic, 36-14, but Bothell isn't taking that as a guarantee this time around.

"There won't be any of that," Bainter said. "(Our players) know Gellatly makes a world of difference. They know that their quarterback is seasoned now. We've played them three times and we know how tough they are. We know how well coached they are and we know we're up for a heck of a battle."

Focus makes a difference for Spartans

When asked about Skyline's 63-14 victory over South Kitsap last week, coach Mat Taylor made a point to praise the Wolves.

"South Kitsap's a good team," he said.

Then he went on to say the key to the Spartans' early success was their ability to execute every play the coaching staff sent in.

The end result was a first-half that saw quarterback Jake Heaps complete 20 of 27 passes for 303 yards and seven touchdowns.

"It was probably the best half of football, offensively, I have ever seen from the production, to the effort, to the execution, to the discipline," Taylor said.

Here's what Taylor had to say about Curtis, the the Spartans' opponent this week.

"They've got some studs. They're just a good football team. They're 11-0. They're really big up front. On offense they've got two really big backs. They've got a quarterback that does a nice job and they've got a receiver (Rahmel Dockery) -- I just saw today that he was offered by Washington State -- he's averaging like 30 yards a reception and he's dynamite on special teams."

Knock on wood, Bellevue remains healthy

With David Nguyen working his way back into the lineup, Bellevue continues to get healthier.

"We're doing OK. We're hanging in there," coach Butch Goncharoff said. "Guys are playing and going through it. Knock on wood, we're fairly healthy really for the second, third week in a row. We're getting better. Fundamentally we're getting better and I think we're getting better at the right time."

Here is what Goncharoff had to say about Glacier Peak:

"They're well coached. They've got a good offense. Their defense, they move it around a little bit. They're big. I think they're hard to play the first time around because of some of the things they do and, if you're not used to it, it can be tough. I think the same can be said for us. We're hard to simulate as well. I think it's going to be a good game. The one thing I'll say is they can be down 31-3 and it's still a game. I don't think they're going to quit, that's for sure."

For more playoff notes, check out our high-school football notebook in Thursday's paper.

Josh Smith makes it official

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:52:49 PST

Josh Smith, the Kentwood standout who verbally committed to UCLA recently, has signed his letter of intent to play for the Bruins next season.

Our Washington men's basketball reporter Percy Allen wrote in his blog that Smith, a 6-foot-10, 270-pound center, signed on Tuesday at the Rotary Boys and Girls club. Smith is rated as the No. 1 center in country according to ESPN Rise.

All-league cross country: Metro League

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:43:03 PST

BOYS

First team
Drew O'Donoghue-McDonald, Seattle Prep, Sr.
Steven Robinson, Bishop Blanchet, Jr.
Abraham Berhe, Ingraham, Sr.
Abdallahi Abdi, Ingraham, Jr.
Sean McDonald, Seattle Prep, Jr.
Alex Duffy, O'Dea, Jr.
Matt Crawford, Seattle Prep, Jr.

Second team
Michael Corr, Seattle Prep, So.
Jake McGanney, Lakeside, Sr.
Raleigh Bean, Bishop Blanchet, Sr.
Max Singler, Bishop Blanchet, Jr.
Spencer Sherman, Bishop Blanchet, Jr.
Spencer Belcher, Bishop Blanchet, Sr.
Kyle Blume, Bishop Blanchet, Sr.

Honorable mention
Casey Bateman, Nathan Hale, Sr.
Thomas Hollowell, Nathan Hale, Sr.
Alex Kampp, Eastside Catholic, Sr.
Ethan Davis, Nathan Hale, Jr.
Trevor Robinson, Nathan Hale, Sr.
Natan Lee-Engel, Nathan Hale, Fr.
Remi Schneider, Lakeside, Sr.

Football playoff poll questions

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:54:32 PST

Who is going to win the 4A and 3A state titles? Here is your chance to weigh in.

Peyton Siva makes SportsCenter's top plays

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:42:27 PST

Here are the highlights from SportsCenter's top plays from Tuesday night. Former Franklin guard Peyton Siva checks in at No. 7 for Louisville.

Here is another highlight package from earlier this year. There is a big block and an impressive dunk from Siva, a freshman who is listed at 6-0, 170 pounds.

This week's national high-school football rankings

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:03:52 PST

USA Today Super 25

There are no local teams.

Click here.

ESPN RISE Fab 50

Bothell jumps one spot to No. 41.

Click here.

RivalsHIGH 100

Bothell jumps to No. 42.

Lakes is No. 80

Skyline is No. 81

Click here.

MaxPreps Freeman Rankings

Bothell is No. 30

Skyline is No. 65

Click here.

Skyline QB Jake Heaps wins Player of the Week award

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:28:56 PST

I wanted to pass along this press release that I received this week.

Quarterback Jake Heaps of Skyline High School (Sammamish, Wash.) was named the U.S. Army Player of the Week for the week ending 11/14/09. Heaps led his team to a 63-14 win over South Kitsap High School (Port Orchard, Wash.) in the first round of the Washington Class 4A state playoffs. Heaps was 20-for-27 for 303 yards and seven touchdows. He will play in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Jan. 9 for the West Team.

As a junior, Heaps was a participant last year in the U.S. Army National Combine, a national event for the top junior football players in the nation. In his junior season, he passed for over 2,900 yards and 38 touchdowns. In addition, he is the focus of a website dedicated to his exploits, JakeHeaps.org

The senior has had a remarkable season, throwing 29 touchdowns versus just four interceptions. In Saturday's impressive state playoff win, he didn't throw a single interception.

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl Player of the Week was designed to recognize the nation’s top performance of the week. The winner will be announced each Monday, throughout the season and noted on www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com.

Celebrating its 10^th anniversary, the U.S. Army All-American Bowlis the premier high school football game in the country, annually setting new attendance records every January at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.The game, which features the best high school football players in the nation,has helped launch the careers of Reggie Bush, Vince Young, Adrian Peterson, Tim Tebow and many other college and NFL stars since the first game in 2001. The game also crowns the U.S. Army Player of the Year during Bowl Week in San Antonio.

For more information on the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and its related events visit www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com and www.goarmy.com. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl and its related events are owned by SportsLink, a New Jersey based sports marketing and event management company.

All-league cross country: Cascade Conference

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:22:03 PST

BOYS

First team
Taylor Guske, Lakewood
Conner Ballew, Archbishop Murphy
Chad Skiles, Lakewood
Harris Hap Emmons, King's
Sam Holeman, Archbishop Murphy
Ryan Loutsis, Archbishop Murphy
Maika Matalomani, Granite Falls

Second team
Josh Denison, Cedarcrest
Ben Mow, Granite Falls
Nick Howe, Lakewood
Nate Faubion, King's
Ben Saari, South Whidbey
Chad Linnerooth, Cedarcrest
Avery Jensen, Lakewood

GIRLS

First team
Rhiannon Alexander, Granite Falls
Rici Morrill, Sultan
Chelsea Stokes, Lakewood
Cara Strodel, Cedarcrest
Rachel Cundy, Lakewood
Missy Dowd, Cedarcrest
Adele Eslinger, King's

Second team
Makenzie Taylor, King's
Chelsea Sowards, Lakewood
Desiree' Nieblas, Cedarcrest
Michaela Bartz, Archbishop Murphy
Rachel Mow, Granite Falls
Morgan Hamm, King's
Chantal White, South Whidbey

All-league cross country: Emerald City League

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:03:03 PST

GIRLS
Rookie of the year - Eliza Rice, Northwest
Coach of the year - Natalie George, Seattle Academy
Sportsmanship - Northwest

First team
Linnea Hattery, Annie Wright, Jr.
Bree Oldham, Bellevue Christian, So.
Noelle Crosby, Bellevue Christian, Fr.
Erin Peterson, Bellevue Christian , Sr.
Olivia Krishnaswami, Bush, Jr.
Jackie Swett, Bush, Sr.
Sally Larson, Cedar Park Christian, Fr.
Sydney Stolmeier, Cedar Park Christian, Fr.
Faith MacDonald, Cedar Park Christian, Jr.
Maddie Myers, Northwest, So.
Eliza Rice, Northwest, Fr.
Elizabeth Webber-Bruya, Northwest, Jr.
Jennifer Patterson, Overlake, Sr.
Shayla Maupin, Seattle Academy, Sr.
Clare Bartell, Seattle Academy, So.
Rachel Warren, Seattle Academy, Sr.
Clare Liddell, Seattle Academy, So.
Elizabeth Thompson, University Prep, Jr.
Vivienne Western, University Prep, Jr.

The Seattle Times: High School Sports Blog

1A football quarterfinal quickly became the 'Shoreline Shootout'

Washington distance runners take to the Border (Clash) UPDATED

Reese and Pioneers 'Raise 7 For Matthew' against King's

Semifinal high-school football pairings

Video highlights: Ferris vs. Eisenhower

Class 4A/3A state soccer thread: Saturday edition

Video highlights: Liberty vs. Lindbergh

Follow Saturday's high-school sports action

Latest updates

Seattle Times People's Choice Game of the Week

Trojans left waiting for next year (again)

Final thoughts on Friday night football

Class 4A/3A state girls soccer thread from Harry Lang Stadium

Follow Friday night action

Latest updates

High-school football live chat

Prediction time: Girls state soccer, semifinal edition

Shorecrest football coach resigns (UPDATED)

Interview with Kamiakin girls soccer coach Chris Erikson

Mercer Island tennis team starts 'Light the Courts' project

Pick the winners of the 2A, 1A, 2B, 1B football winners

Your chance to pick our Top Ticket games

AAA Washington Varsity News -- Episode 12

Meadowdale assistant Eric Marty's highlight reel

Bothell prepares for familiar foe; Skyline offense heats up

Josh Smith makes it official

All-league cross country: Metro League

Football playoff poll questions

Peyton Siva makes SportsCenter's top plays

This week's national high-school football rankings

Skyline QB Jake Heaps wins Player of the Week award

All-league cross country: Cascade Conference

All-league cross country: Emerald City League