From the Sidelines

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

And so winter begins

November 11th, 2009 at Wed, 11th, 2009 at 8:21 am by Rik Forschmiedt

The regular calendar says we have five and a half weeks until it is officially winter, but the sports calendar says winter begins this week.

The fall Pirate teams are done and signups for basketball and wrestling are this week.

Pirate football lost to Nooksack Valley yesterday in a play-in game to State, ending the fall sports season. The Pirates made their mark in the Nisqually League with football and girls soccer making it to the final game before being eliminated. Volleyball, in a rebuilding year, was in the running for the playoffs right up to the final league game. Boys tennis sent a few players through to the spring session.

And cross country sent two runners to State, where both Savannah Krug and Tylor Heit acquitted themselves well.

I just saw the line score for yesterday’s football game. While the final score looks lopsided, take away the third quarter and the Pirates were one point better than the Pioneers.

Basketball and wrestling practice starts Monday. First wrestling meet is Dec. 1, first home match is Dec. 16.

Both basketball teams have jamborees Nov. 28. The girls host my alma mater, West Seattle, Dec. 3. Boys first home game is Dec. 9.

McMurray girls soccer and boys basketball have been practicing for competition starting next week. Check the school Web site for schedules.

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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