From the Sidelines

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

Plan Ahead for Pirate fans

January 19th, 2010 at Tue, 19th, 2010 at 11:12 am by Rik Forschmiedt

After yesterday’s big boys basketball win over King’s it’s back to the Nisqually League for the Pirates. Pirate fans have a lot to look forward to the rest of this month.

I’m only listing the home games here. If you can travel with the teams, check the high school Web site for time and location of away games.

Basketball is home tomorrow, Jan. 20, Jan. 22 and Jan. 29. Get there early if you want a seat for the boys game. In fact, plan to watch both games, the girls are ranked top-10 in the News Tribune rankings and I think they could be a sleeper team at state.

Wear green and gold and join the Green Tide, if you can find a seat.

Wrestling is home the next two Thursdays, Jan. 21 and 28. From recent results it looks like the coaches are doing their usual good job of preparing the squad to peak for the post-season. Vashon hosts the sub-regional tournament on Saturday, Feb. 6.

And don’t forget the Mustangs. McMurray wrestling and girls basketball starts Feb. 8.

Rik Forschmiedt 20-year Island resident. Retired in 2006 after almost 11 years as Beachcomber sports editor. Now a volunteer assistant coach for Vashon High School soccer teams.

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