Rahmel Dockery and the Curtis Vikings had Skyline’s number in the first half of their 4A state semifinal match-up at the Tacoma Dome Nov. 27.
The undefeated Vikings of University Place were ready to depose the perennial champion in a rematch of the 2009 state quarterfinal. And by the way Dockery and his team performed, and with the mistakes Skyline made from the onset, it looked like Curtis would run away with a victory.
Damien Greene, Skyline junior defensive back, intercepts the 2-point conversion pass attempt meant for Curtis senior wide receiver Jordan Copeland in the end zone. Photo by Greg Farrar
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Between Eastlake and Skyline, 40 players from Sammamish schools earned All-League football honors for their top-notch play this fall.
Among the top honorees were Skyline wide receiver Kasen Williams who was named KingCo Crest Division offensive player of the year, and Skyline defensive back Jordan Simone, who earned defensive player of the year. Eastlake’s Gino Bresolin earned co-lineman of the year distinction with Issaquah’s Jay Deines.
In addition, Gene Dales, of Eastlake, was voted the division’s coach of the year.
Read moreAs has seemingly become expected at Skyline football games, Kasen Williams pulled out all the stops to lead the Spartans to another win against Issaquah Nov. 19.
Williams and the No. 1 Spartans (11-1) got out to a sloppy start in the state quarterfinal match-up, and even trailed 21-14 at halftime.
But he managed to cap two key scoring drives in the fourth quarter to help Skyline rally past the hosting Issaquah Eagles (9-3).
Skyline won 42-21 to advance to the semifinals against undefeated Curtis Nov. 27 at the Tacoma Dome.
“We knew what we were up against,” Williams said of the tough Issaquah team. “(But) we came out with the Skyline swagger.”
Skyline receiver and defensive back Kasen Williams runs the ball in for a touchdown after recovering an Issaquah fumble in the first quarter. Photo by Jim Simpkins/Crimson Photography
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The Skyline High School football team discovered Nov. 6 that it won’t be an easy cruise to a third straight Class 4A state title. Skyline had to rally in the second half to beat visiting Central Kitsap 16-14 in a preliminary round contest.
Skyline overcame upset-minded Central Kitsap in the fourth quarter Nov. 6.
Read moreFrom the beginning of the game Oct. 29, Kasen Williams knew he would have to make some key plays to beat Bothell and get the KingCo 4A title back.
The University of Washington-bound senior receiver did just that on parent’s night at Spartan Stadium. Not only did he and sophomore quarterback Max Browne connect for three touchdown passes, but Williams stepped up big on defense throughout and killed Bothell’s chances down the stretch on a takeaway.
The Spartans (8-1) are KingCo champs again after beating Bothell (7-2) 31-21.
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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
Week six of high school football on the plateau was full of big plays and big numbers for Sammamish teams. Both Eastlake and Skyline improved to 5-1 on the season Oct. 8. Eastside Catholic put up a good showing against O’Dea, but fell to 4-2 overall, 1-2 league.
Eastlake quarterback Keegan Kemp runs the ball Oct. 8. Contributed
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The fourth-ranked Issaquah Eagles’ defense knew if it could contain Skyline receiver Kasen Williams and stifle quarterback Max Browne’s throwing game, it would have a good chance at winning the cross-district match-up Sept. 24 at Spartan Stadium.
Skyline’s Jordan Simone grabs a pass in the first quarter. Photo by Christopher Huber
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Despite being down two touchdowns early in the game, the Skyline Spartans pulled off a 28-21 win against 3A powerhouse Bellevue Sept. 11 at Memorial Stadium.
The Wolverines got out to a 14-0 lead after quarterback Kendrick Van Ackeren ran for a 7-yard touchdown and running back Ari Morales ran in a 34-yarder.
But, with the ever-improving sophomore quarterback, Max Browne, at the helm, Skyline fought back with 28 unanswered points in the second and third quarters.
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The fact that Skyline sophomore quarterback Max Browne has some big shoes to fill might be a gross understatement. But he and his teammates aren’t letting the fact that three-time state champ Jake Heaps isn’t here to lead the team to another title get to them.
And even though Skyline lost a handful of its core varsity squad to graduation, Browne and the Spartans carried over their energy from the 2009 championship season with the same goal in mind — make it to the Tacoma Dome.
Skyline sophomore quarterback Max Browne delivers a pass during the team scrimmage Aug. 27. Photo by Christopher Huber
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