From the Sidelines

Observations on Vashon Island sports, mostly the Pirates, from the sidelines.

Friday Night Lights

October 1st, 2009 at Thu, 1st, 2009 at 9:43 am by Rik Forschmiedt

What are you doing Friday night?

Tomorrow (Oct. 2) is the second of only four home football games for the Pirates. Our boys still have a target on their backs even after last week’s loss at Port Townsend. And the Charles Wright Tarriers would love to stuff Vashon’s playoff hopes. Last year Vashon took a close game at CWA and the Tarriers will be looking for revenge.

Years ago the Vashon/CWA football game was the “Big Game,” but with a few WIAA re-classifications the game faded in significance. Now the rivalry is picking up again, not only in football but in all sports. The Tarriers will no doubt have a good contingent of fans to match the Pirate horde.

I got in a little trouble a few years ago for implying the Pirate booster burgers were better than some others on the Island; but my favorite Friday night meal is still a cheeseburger with onions at the football game. They’re only available at home football games, only three more times this year. There are hot dogs too, and usually veggie burgers.

All the seats in the stands will fill quickly so get there early, bring a folding chair or prepare to stand for the whole game.

Kickoff is 7 p.m. See you there

Rik Forschmiedt 21-year Island resident. Retired in 2006 after almost 11 years as Beachcomber sports editor. Has been a volunteer assistant coach for Vashon High School cross country, track and soccer teams.

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