Skyline finds possible new quarterback from Florida
May 14, 2013
Skyline High School may have found its new quarterback — Florida all-state quarterback Kilton Anderson.
That’s according to several recent news reports, including a May 6 piece by Tom Hanson, a reporter in Marco, Fla., who wrote that the Naples High School junior is moving this summer to Sammamish and looking forward to throwing for the Skyline Spartans. Anderson told Hanson he is hoping to be settled in time to join Skyline for its spring practice.
According to Maxpreps.com, Anderson has 1,288 passing yards and has thrown for 17 touchdowns.
Brian Mogg tops state’s best young golfers
May 14, 2013
The boys golf state championships may not kick off until May 21, but Skyline High School junior Brian Mogg has already bested Washington’s top 116 players.
Mogg shot a 73-73 May 3 to win the invite-only Bill Egbers Memorial Golf Tournament, which featured the state’s top 116 boys 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A high school golfers.
Liberty hires new girls basketball coach
May 14, 2013
Liberty High School has hired Curtis Terry as the girls basketball coach.
Terry comes to Liberty after serving as an assistant at Auburn Riverside. He played basketball at UNLV and spent time in the NBA Developmental League. He also played for teams overseas.
Ballard blanks Skyline, 5-0
May 7, 2013
Spartans retain third rank despite loss
Winter Ridgeway, Skyline High School sophomore, delivers a pitch April 30 against Ballard. By Lillian O’Rorke
After suffering a 6-5 loss at home to Skyline High School April 3, Ballard turned the tide April 30 by pulling a 5-0 win over the No. 3 ranked plateau softball team.
“It’s softball, and that’s part of the game,” said Ken Brooks, coach of the Skyline Spartans. “We expected ups and downs with only having 12 kids turn out.”
Liberty limps into postseason
May 7, 2013
Darren Peterson (left), Liberty High School senior, gets the applause of Patriot parents in the fourth inning and celebrates the first of his two home runs against Mount Si by sharing a high-five with teammate Kyler Rose. Photo By Greg Farrar
The Liberty High School baseball team scored six runs in its May 2 regular season loss to Mount Si, and senior Darren Peterson was responsible for all of them.
The Liberty first baseman had an impressive day at the plate, going 3-4 with two homeruns and six RBIs.
“It felt pretty good,” he said after the team’s regular season finale. “Yesterday, we had a nice batting practice that got us loose and ready for today’s game.”
Issaquah track teams close out season with win against Newport
May 7, 2013
The weather has not always been ideal during this spring sports season, but it was nearly perfect as the Issaquah High School track team closed out its regular season with a win against Newport on May 2.
Issaquah was a double winner, with the boys securing a 76-69 victory, while the girls continued their strong season with an 87-63 win against the Knights.
Personal records were falling all over the place, as many Issaquah athletes put together their best performances of the season.
Paddling Festival is May 1
May 7, 2013
Lake Sammamish hosts the third annual Northwest Paddling Festival this weekend.
Experienced kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders will descend on Issaquah to celebrate all-things paddle sports, with a daylong festival May 11.
The event will feature paddling industry vendors, product demonstrations, kayak tours, stand-up paddleboarding lessons and a 6-mile paddle-craft race.
Issaquah track teams close out season with win against Newport
May 7, 2013
49ers sign former Skyline player as free agent
Former Skyline High School football player Luke Marquardt signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent April 27.
The 6-foot 8 1/2-inch, 317-pound left tackle played 30 games for Azusa Pacific University before a foot injury caused him to sit out his senior season and limited his participation at the NFL Scouting Combine earlier this year.
Marquardt was named to the 2013 Senior Bowl Watch List and, according to NFL.com, had coaches from several pro teams, include the 49ers, attend his pro day workout.
Liberty nets another draw with Mercer Island
April 30, 2013
By Greg Farrar
Jake Ericksen (left), Liberty High School senior defender, and Mercer Island senior midfielder Jamie Lungmus collide while trying to gain control of the ball in the first period during a hard-fought 90 minutes of soccer, which ended in a scoreless draw.
The Liberty High School boys soccer team has gone toe to toe with Mercer Island twice this season, both games resulting in draws.
New lacrosse program formed on Eastside
April 30, 2013
The Liberty Lacrosse Club has garnered enough interest to expand its program to include players younger than high school on the Eastside.
The expansion includes young players from the east side of Issaquah, Renton Highlands and Newcastle. Previously, young Eastside players have played in Issaquah Youth Lacrosse.
The club is part of the Greater Eastside Lacrosse League, which organizes and governs lacrosse on the Eastside from as far north as Woodinville and Bothell all the way down to Tahoma in Maple Valley.
“Every community on the Eastside has a program these days,” Brian Rinkenberger, youth director for the Liberty Club, said.
