Skyline football wins, goes to state championship
November 30, 2011
Even when the Woodinville Falcons were poised for a last-minute comeback, the Skyline Spartans seemed confidant on the field that things would go their way.
Max Browne and the Skyline offense had done its job. The defense had held just well enough in key situations. And even though Woodinville recovered an onside kick and nearly scored a game-winning touchdown with 28 seconds left, Skyline seemed to hold onto a tradition built on its ability to thrive during the state playoffs.
Max Browne, Skyline junior quarterback, breaks the tackle of Woodinville senior linebacker Jacob Hollister on a keeper for nine yards to the Falcon eight-yard line, as the Skyline sideline looks on during the first quarter. Photo by Christopher Huber
Eastlake out after ugly loss to Lake Stevens; Skyline advances
November 23, 2011
Eastlake head coach Gene Dales didn’t have much to say after the game Nov. 19.
As quickly as the fog settled over the field at Eastlake High School Stadium after halftime on this near-freezing night, so did the realization among everyone at the game that the Wolves wouldn’t be advancing to the state semifinals in Tacoma.
Keegan Kemp, Eastlake senior quarterback, streaks past the Lake Stevens defense for a touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter Nov. 19. Photo by Christopher Huber
No. 1 Eastlake dominates Issaquah in 44-17 win
October 18, 2011
Through tough defense and spot-on special teams play, the Eastlake High School Wolves defeated the Issaquah Eagles 44-17 in KingCo 4A Conference play Oct. 14.
Eastlake, the Seattle Times’ No. 1 ranked 4A school in the state, handed the Eagle’s their second loss of the season.
With 6:18 left in the first quarter, Eastlake senior Colton Teglovic intercepted and returned a pass for a touchdown from Issaquah senior quarterback Ethan Kalin.
Eastlake senior running back Ryan Lewis crosses the goal line on a 12-yard carry for the second of his second-quarter touchdowns Oct. 14 against Issaquah. Photo by Greg Farrar
Eastlake football is firing on all cylinders for 2011 season
August 30, 2011
If Eastlake football fans are wondering what the Wolves will do after losing star running back Kyle Lappano to graduation, it seems they don’t have much to worry about this fall.
Not only is the Eastlake varsity squad returning a full front of big and quick linemen, it’s also looking to take advantage of a new weapon in Ryan Lewis.
The senior running back was clocked at a 4.33-second 40-yard dash this summer, according to coaches.
Eastlake’s Kepa Hughes runs blocking drills during a pre-season practice Aug. 25. Coach Gene Dales expexts him to be a force on the line this year. Photo by Christopher Huber
Skyline football looks for another run at the state title
August 30, 2011
It didn’t take long for the Skyline Spartans football team to bounce back from defeat at the 2010 state 4A title game. From players’ reactions after the final buzzer sounded, the loss to Ferris stung.
Ultimately, it inspired the team to start preparing for the 2011 season earlier than ever. Players began optional workouts in January instead of March. And coupled with the handful of team and 7-on-7 camps they attended, the Spartans seemed to exude as much confidence as ever during late August practices. That’s despite losing Kasen Williams, considered by many national publications to be last year’s top wide receiver prospect in the nation.
Max Browne, Skyline High Schoo junior quarterback, tossed the ball during a play at practice Aug. 15. Photo by Christopher Huber
New coach hopes to rev up Eastside Catholic football
August 30, 2011
Implementing your own system into a football program as a first-year coach takes time. But new Eastside Catholic High School head coach Jeremy Thielbahr couldn’t be more energized about the 2011 football season.
The former University of Idaho running backs coach has been on the job in Sammamish for a few months, and he seems to be making headway among a team that looks eager to get back to contention for the playoffs.
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Skyline works for its win over Eastlake
October 23, 2010
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Skyline's Kai Jandoc (2) tries to get past Eastlake linebacker Matt Uhlar (16) in the third quarter.
The Eastlake Wolves did what it set out to do Oct. 22 against Skyline. It established a dominant running game early.
Eastlake even gave Skyline some early motivation by scoring first on a Kyle Lappano 60-yard touchdown run on the second play of the game.
And even though Lappano obliterated Eastlake’s single-game rushing record (set by Cameron Hunt in 2009), the Skyline Spartans wound up on top in a 36-22 win at Spartan Stadium. Skyline (7-1 overall, 4-0 KingCo Crest) will host Bothell Oct. 29. Read more
Eastlake football stops Issaquah in triple overtime
October 19, 2010
Eastlake running back Sam Gillis powers through the Issaquah defense in the third quarter as linemen Rio Fernandes (65) and Andrew Carey (54) block. Photo by Christopher Huber
Plateau football programs prepare for season
August 31, 2010
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Skyline sophomore quarterback Max Browne delivers a pass during the team scrimmage Aug. 27. Photo by Christopher Huber
Kasen Williams to play in Gridiron Kings game
July 12, 2010
Skyline Spartans rising senior Kasen Williams was recently announced as one of two players from Washington to participate in the ESPN RISE Games’ Champion Gridiron Kings event July 24-25 in Orlando, Fla.
The event is an elite high school football spectacle that features 65 of the nation’s top players in seven skill positions — quarterback, running back, tight end, wide receiver, linebacker, cornerback and safety. Read more
