Skyline Spartans put on a show in 57-25 blowout win
September 11, 2012
SALT LAKE CITY — Even when they didn’t need to be great, the Skyline High School Spartans looked the part.
Late in the third quarter, the game well in hand, quarterback Max Browne lofted a fourth-down pass that found the waiting hands of Matt Sinatro for a 41-yard touchdown.
The Spartans cut through the defense of host Cottonwood and rolled up 543 yards in a 57-25 blowout Sept. 7 in a game televised nationally by ESPNU.
No. 1 Skyline Spartans defeat No. 5 Bothell Cougars, 33-21
September 4, 2012
Nic Sblendorio, Skyline High School senior wide receiver, makes it onto three highlight reels as he eludes Bothell’s Sam McPherson on his 60-yard punt return touchdown during the second quarter. By Greg Farrar
In the moments with the game on the line, when a play here or there could have been decisive, the Skyline High School team kept its cool like a team that had been there before.
Jack Gellatly rushes Issaquah High School Eagles to first win
September 4, 2012
Issaquah High School’s football season opener was scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 31, but neither team showed up until the third quarter. Fortunately for Eagles head coach Chris Bennett, running back Jack Gellatly was the one who woke up, leading the Eagles to a 24-13 win over Interlake.
Gellatly had three rushing touchdowns for the night and ran for more than 80 yards en route to the Eagles’ first victory of the year. The first Gellatly score came right off the bat on the Eagles first drive.
“We went down and scored on our first possession and then after that to be honest we weren’t very good,” Bennett said. “We were kind of our own worst enemy. I can’t tell you how many turnovers we had. When you turn the ball over like that you don’t win, so we feel very fortunate to win. But we just couldn’t get going. We threw the picks, and in the run game we’d get a run here or there. Give credit to Interlake and their coaching staff, they did a nice job.”
Turnovers plague Liberty High School Patriots in season opener
September 4, 2012
Coming into the season, Liberty High School head coach Steve Valach stressed the importance of fundamentals for his young Patriots squad, in particular, taking care of the football.
But it was turnovers that put Liberty in the hole early, as the Patriots fell to Eastside Catholic, 41-14, in their season opener.
On the very first play of the game, Liberty fumbled the ball to the Crusaders. Eastside Catholic capitalized on the turnover for a quick score. The Patriots would go on to turn the ball over three more times, with two fumbles and an interception in the game.
Issaquah School District football preview ’12
September 4, 2012
Quarterback Jake Heaps glad to be at Kansas, out of spotlight
August 28, 2012
Jake Heaps will sit out this year at Kansas after transferring from BYU. The Seattle Times
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Jake Heaps once commanded rooms the way only star quarterbacks can. Since his days at Skyline High School, his existence centered on the number one, a ranking given to him by recruiting sites.
He wasn’t just Jake Heaps; he was Jake Heaps, the former top-ranked quarterback prospect.
Now, at the University of Kansas, Heaps has no number attached to his name. In fact, this season will be lived mostly in the shadows.
Max Browne named to preseason ALL-USA team
August 28, 2012
Skyline High School quarterback Max Browne has been named to the USA Today Preseason American Family Insurance ALL-USA Team.
Browne passed for 4,034 yards with 45 touchdowns in 2011 and is on pace to break Jake Heaps’ all-time passing record of 9,196 yards at Skyline. Browne currently stands at 8,428 career passing yards.
Browne committed to the University of Southern California in the spring and is the favorite to succeed current USC quarterback Matt Barkley in 2013.
Local dentists tackle football safety, donate mouth guards
August 21, 2012
Katie Wilson (left), a dental assistant with Issaquah Dental Arts, and Issaquah High School incoming freshman Tyrus Tuiasosopo show how the plaster impression of his teeth was made for his mouth guard. By Greg Farrar
No one likes to go to the dentist. But when a few visits to the dental chair might prevent a lifetime of returning to the dentist instead of returning kick-offs to the end zone, Issaquah High School football players might just oblige.
Skyline’s Peyton Pelluer chooses Washington State University
June 26, 2012
Skyline High School linebacker Peyton Pelluer verbally committed to Washington State University on June 18.
Pelluer will be a senior at Skyline this year, coming off an impressive 122 solo tackle campaign. His decision to become a Cougar was based on his comfort level with the coaching staff and the potential of the program.
“I felt comfortable around the coaches,” he told The Seattle Times last week. “They’re awesome and I built a strong relationship with them. That was key in my decision. But, really, I saw a lot of potential in the program. They need a lot of players to come in there and help the program get back to its old glory.”
His father Scott Pelluer was a four-year starting linebacker for Washington State from 1978-81 and played in the National Football League for five years with the New Orleans Saints.
Skyline quarterback Max Browne passes on Dawgs for USC
April 10, 2012
Nation’s top prep passer dreamed of throwing for the Trojans
Browne, the nation’s top-rated prep passer according to both Rivals.com and Scout.com, admitted he was “kind of nervous,” but the latest in a long line of USC All-American quarterbacks quickly put him at ease.
“Matt Barkley is a guy you see on ESPN very consistently,” said Browne, who ordered a chicken sandwich Barkley recommended. “That’s one of the biggest things you find with the guys at USC — they’re just real guys. I sat down for an hourlong lunch with Matt Barkley and it was an easy conversation.”
After three days in Southern California, Browne decided he was ready to tell friends and teammates he would play football for the Trojans. He made the announcement the night of April 4 at Skyline.
