From the Sidelines
Observations on Vashon Island sports, mostly the Pirates, from the sidelines.
The next season
November 21st, 2009 at Sat, 21st, 2009 at 10:06 am by Rik ForschmiedtWith a little lull between seasons we’ve had time to relax and get ready for basketball and wrestling.
I saw a few minutes of both boys and girls basketball practice at VHS yesterday. The girls were just finishing and looked tired but happy. The boys came out and got right to work. They look like they are ready now to defend their state title tomorrow, but I’m sure coach Andy Sears has lots of preparation planned.
Didn’t get to wrestling practice but saw saw a few very tired wrestlers heading out.
Joining the girls basketball team this year is exchange student Elisa Wendt from Freiburg, Germany. Vashon must have made a good impression on the Wendt family because Elisa’s brother also was an exchange student here. Elisa’s host dad just happens to be coach Henry Porter.
Exchange student Elisa Wendt and assistant coach Gary Means chat after girls basketball practice.
We’re off to Colorado to meet our new grandson next week. Mom played rugby, Dad played and coaches football and Grandpa favors running and soccer, so the kid will have a choice, along with kayaking and all the other outdoor stuff that is big there.
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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