From the Sidelines
Observations on Vashon Island sports, mostly the Pirates, from the sidelines.
State Tournament time
February 25th, 2010 at Thu, 25th, 2010 at 10:22 am by Rik ForschmiedtA busy month for the Pirates, with State Wrestling last weekend and basketball playoffs ongoing.
Sam Chapman, in yellow, and J.P. Martinez of Warden battle for the 112-pound state title.
Senior Sam Chapman, 112 pounds, led the Pirate grapplers with his second state championship and third medal finish. Three more Pirates of the seven state qualifers earned medals this year. Though Vashon finished 12th as a team, the first time out of the top-10 in years, It was a good showing in what was a re-building year.
Both boys and girls basketball teams rebounded from playoff losses to be one win away from State.
The girls crushed Bush Tuesday evening at home and the boys beat Seattle Academy last night. Now both teams have two chances to win one game and pack for Yakima.
Alex Wegner, 20, guards Seattle Academy's Adrian Brandon, 23.
Vashon’s girls play Lynden Christian today at 4:30 p.m. at Mountlake Terrace High School. The boys take on Kings tomorrow at the same gym. I’ve seen two times listed for tomorrow’s boys’ game. Double check the start time so you don’t miss the tipoff.
Today’s and tomorrow’s winners go to state. Losers have to play again Saturday for the final State slots.
To get to Mountlake Terrace, go north on I-5. Take Exit 181A/Lynnwood. Go right then stay in the left lane. The school will be on the left less than a mile from the exit. Watch closely because it’s easy to miss the turn the first time you go there.
Matt Amick drives to the basket after stealing the ball.
Allow plenty of time for the drive to Mountlake Terrace. Traffic on I-5 in North Seattle and South Snohomish County can get bogged down any time of day and especially during rush hour, which is anytime after 2 p.m.
Also, parking at the school may be tight because of earlier playoff games.
John Gage rejects a shot by Seattle Academy's Adrian Brandon.
Because this a playoff game season passes and Nisqually League passes will not be accepted.
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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