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Head Coach Interview – Keffrey Fazio (West Seattle)

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Varsity Hoops Live Coach Interview
West Seattle Wildcats – Head Basketball Coach
Keffrey Fazio

As we turn to holiday break in the early stages of the high school hoops season, Steve Dion catches up with West Seattle Head Coach Keffrey Fazio whose Wildcats squad is keeping pace in the tough Metro League. He discusses the identity of this year’s team and the culture of the basketball program over on California Avenue. Have a listen!

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West Seattle Head Coach Keffrey Fazio

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Rainier Beach Grinds Out Gritty Win Over West Seattle

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By Steve Dion

Saturday- December 17th 2016 Boys 3A Metro
West Seattle High School 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
West Seattle 14 12 9 11 46
Rainier Beach 11 17 8 14 50

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Rainier Beach Senior Khalil Shabazz

The marquee Metro matchup Saturday night featured the defending champs Rainier Beach visiting the West Seattle Wildcats. Both teams entered the game with a 3-1 league record which meant the victor would take the league in the Sound division.

A defensive battle was the theme of the contest starting under the rim with Yusuf Mohamed patrolling the post for WS and was countered by the physical Nehemie Kabeya for Beach. Meanwhile Tyler Lenzie and Tijohn Rodde found the mark from beyond the arc and at the break, Rainier Beach led by a pair.

When play resumed, West Seattle started to inhibit the Beach attack even more than it was heading into the game with talented guard Kevin Porter Jr. not playing by putting the Viks in foul trouble. This curbed the Beach offense, but West Seattle failed to capitalize. In the closing minutes, West Seattle led by a single point.

As Rainier Beach has done for years, they executed down the stretch by earning trips to the free-throw line and knocking down their shots. Monte Britt and Fred Roberson both buried critical pairs from the charity stripe and a desperation shot by the Wildcats was not enough to extend the ballgame.

Another gutsy win by one of Washington’s premier basketball powerhouses.

The Final Score
Rainier Beach 50, West Seattle 46.

Top Performers:
Rainier Beach
Tijohn Rodde- 11 points

West Seattle
Yusuf Mohamed- 12 points

Roosevelt’s Fourth-Quarter Burst Sinks Franklin

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By Steve Dion

Friday- December 16th 2016 Boys 3A Metro
Roosevelt High School 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Franklin 17 18 21 12 68
Roosevelt 19 22 15 24 80

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Roosevelt Rough Riders

In the final Friday night of hoops season before holiday break, a key Metro League matchup featured a Franklin team off to a 5-1 start and Roosevelt looking to keep pace in the standings.

The teams traded buckets in the first half of play with neither team able to gain a significant edge. Correy Garrison Jr. showed some razzle-dazzle ball handling feeding leading scorer Maurice Barnett. The guard/wing combo kept the Quakers within striking distance as Marquan Williams faced early foul trouble. The Rough Riders countered with efficient half court executing including several Clayton Moore buckets and spectacular free throw shooting. The home team led 41-35 at the break.

When play resumed, Franklin increased their defensive pressure and the effort led to another string of Barnett baskets. Heading into the final frame, the score was deadlocked at 56 apiece.

Roosevelt attacked the rim in the final frame and earned numerous trips to the charity stripe where they were an astonishing 29/31 in the ballgame. Franklin ran out of gas and so did the lights in the Roosevelt gym as a blackout took place with under a minute to play. After a 15 minute delay, both teams returned to the floor to finish the ballgame, a solid win for Roosevelt at an opportune time.

The Final Score
Roosevelt 80, Franklin 68.

Top Performers:
Roosevelt
Nick Blume- 17 points

Franklin
Maurice Barnett- 27 points

Head Coach Interview – Mike Bethea (Rainier Beach)

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Rainier Beach Vikings – Head Baskeball Coach
Mike Bethea

Dick Fain catches up with 8-time state championship head coach Mike Bethea from Rainier Beach to talk about what is shaping up to be another exciting Metro League season. He talks about this year’s Vikings squad and the tough tests his team will face this year.

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NFLPA- Seattle Chapter President Dana Sanders Joins
‘The Barbershop’ on KJR

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Sports Radio 950 KJR On-Air Interview
‘The Barbershop’ Show
Guest: NFLPA- Seattle Chapter President Dana Sanders

On Wednesday’s episode of “The Barbershop” on Sports Radio 950 KJR, Terry Hollimon & Marcus Trufant catch up with NFLPA- Seattle Chapter President Dana Sanders to talk about life after professional sports and the positive impact the Seattle NFLPA chapter achieves for its members and the community. They discuss the scholarship fund created for local high school students which will award $2,500 to a young man and woman to help with college tuition.

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Garfield’s Nowell Leads Charge Past Prep

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By Steve Dion

Tuesday- December 13th 2016 Boys 3A Metro
Garfield High School 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Seattle Preparatory 13 13 22 15 60
Garfield 19 26 29 16 90

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Garfield Sophomore Jamon Kemp

In the final week before holiday break, the Garfield Bulldogs and Seattle Prep Panthers squared off for a Capitol Hill showdown. The guard-strong Bulldogs and post-laden Panthers showcased their strengths early as Jaylen Nowell scored 15 of his game-high 25 in the first half while Nic Lynch anchored Prep with 11 in the first two quarters.

The double digit lead accrued in the first half by Garfield continued to grow in the third quarter highighted by a flurry of steals leading to dunks including an alley-oop slam by J’Raan Brooks who scored 19 for the Bulldogs. Kalu Stricklin continued to battle for Seattle Prep even with the game out of hand recording 15 tough points in the second half.

When the clock hit triple zeros, Garfield picked up their fourth win to continue a perfect start to the season handing Seattle Prep their first loss of the season.

The Final Score
Garfield 90, Seattle Prep 63.

Top Performers:
Garfield
Jaylen Nowell- 25 points

Seattle Preparatory
Kalu Stricklin & Nic Lynch-19 points

Post-Game Interview with Nathan Hale Head Coach Brandon Roy 12/9/16

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Nathan Hale Raiders – Head Basketball Coach
Brandon Roy

Following Friday night’s big win for Nathan Hale, Dick Fain catches up with Brandon Roy to talk about his thoughts on the matchup and the outlook for his team this season.

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Hale Outlasts Beach in Early Season Showcase

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Hale Outlasts Beach in Early Season Showcase
By Steve Dion

Friday- December 9th 2016 Boys 3A Metro
Nathan Hale High School 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Rainier Beach 15 10 16 20 61
Nathan Hale 17 17 17 23 74

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Nathan Hale Sophomore PJ Fuller

If tonight was a taste of what’s to come this Metro League season, we’re all in for a real treat as a capacity crowd filled the Nathan Hale gym to see the defending champion Rainier Beach Vikings take on the host Raiders.

The frenetic pace of play was present wire-to-wire with Hale leading the majority of the contest. Early foul trouble for Jontay Porter forced Coach Brandon Roy to keep the talented junior on the bench accordingly leaving older brother Michael to pick up the slack en route to his game-high 35 points. Meanwhile the supporting cast of Hale including PJ Fuller and Keegan Crosby recorded 9 & 12 respectively.

The Vikings trailed the majority of the ballgame, but a few second-half spurts made the contest interesting until the final minutes when Hale pulled away. Kevin Porter led RB with 14 tough points while being blanketed all game long. Also in double figures were Jorell Soterfield and N’Keil Nelson who scored 10 and 11 apiece. Some missed opportunities near the rim for the defending champs hindered their ability to pull out a big road victory, but they’ll certainly reload and likely give Nathan Hale a tough test on a bigger stage down the stretch.

The Final Score
Nathan Hale 74, Rainier Beach 61.

Top Performers:
Nathan Hale
Michael Porter Jr.- 35 points

Rainier Beach
Kevin Porter Jr.-14 points

Garfield Rolls Past Sentinels in Season Debut

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Garfield Rolls Past Sentinels in Season Debut
By Steve Dion

Tuesday- November 29th 2016 Boys 3A Metro/Pierce County
Garfield High School 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Spanaway Lake 8 12 19 17 56
Garfield 22 22 28 22 94

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Garfield Senior Jaylen Nowell

In the season opener for Metro League basketball, the Garfield Bulldogs welcomed in the Sentinels hailing from Spanaway Lake. This was an up-tempo contest from the opening tip in which the home team picked up an early lead and continued to build upon throughout the game.

Senior sharpshooter Jaylen Nowell had no-rust to shake off as the versatile guard was extremely efficient from the field scoring a game high 23 points. Curtis Walker also had a nice night logging 22 tough points, most of which down in the scrum.

Spanaway Lake battled despite trailing by a wide margin as Divante Moffitt and Derek Gordon Jr. notched 14 apiece in the ballgame.

Daejon Davis excited the crowd with a few highlight dunks and J’Raan Brooks even entered the mix with a two-handed slam of his own late.

Overall, a good showing for what’s expected to be another tough Garfield team this year.

The Final Score
Garfield 94, Spanaway Lake 56.

Top Performers:
Garfield
Jaylen Nowell- 23 points

Spanaway Lake
Divante Moffitt-14 points

Kamiakin Spoils Crusader Three-peat Bid, Title Game Bound

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Saturday Nov 26th 2016 3A Semifinal Boys Football
Pop Keeney Stadium 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Eastside Catholic 10 0 17 0 27
Kamiakin 0 17 0 13 30

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Kamiakin Spoils Crusader Three-peat Bid, Title Game Bound
By Steve Dion

The two teams representing the 3A state championship game were to be determined at Pop Keeney Stadium in a double dip, the first of which between reigning back-to-back champs and their challenger Kamiakin Braves.

In typical Crusader fashion, they were up a touchdown before anyone could blink when Chris Lefau scampered 62 yards to the house putting the Braves in a hole early in the ballgame. Kamiakin was able to move the ball down the field following the EC touchdown, but came away emptyhanded when it stalled and resulted in a missed field goal.

The Cru were able to grab their first double digit lead of the game when Scott Lees knocked through a 27 yard field goal before the first quarter expired.
Kamiakin needed a big momentum swing and they got it with a heavy dose of old school ground and pound football. The one-two punch of Zach Borisch and Jethro Questad moved the ball at will and scored 17 unanswered points in the second quarter to take a halftime lead. This included a pair Borisch quarterback keepers from 6 and 15 yards out respectively and a Garrett Paxton field goal.

Just like the game started, the Crusaders started the second half with a bang by recovering an onside kick. This led to a game tying score minutes later. Eastside continued to roll with 10 more unanswered point to take their second double digit lead.

Could the Braves fight back again?

Another string of chunk runs on the ensuing drive set up a tremendous touchdown reception by Benson Smith who hauled in a tipped ball showing complete concentration. The Kamiakin defense started to heat up and gave their potent offense another crack at the Cru. Isaiah Brimmer gave KHS the lead again on a picture-perfect fade route. The missed point after made the score interesting with the Braves only up by three.

In Eastside’s final drive in the closing minutes, they were able to move the sticks, but the Braves prevented a big play by one of their many capable stars and closed the deal with a Brimmer pick with just over a minute remaining. A new 3A champion will be crowned this year.

Does Kamiakin have 48 more minutes of magic this season?

The Final Score:
Kamiakin 30, Eastside Catholic 27.

Top Performer

Kamiakin
Zach Borisch- 4 total TDs

Murphy Avenges 2015 Tumwater Knockout in Otton’s Final Game

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Saturday Nov 19th 2016 2A Playoffs Boys Football
Tumwater District Stadium 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Tumwater 0 10 0 0 10
Archbishop Murphy 10 7 14 17 48

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Murphy Avenges 2015 Tumwater Knockout in Otton’s Final Game
By Steve Dion

The juggernaut of 2A this season Archbishop Murphy traveled south to take on Sid Otton and Tumwater for a state semi berth and a chance to avenge last year’s finish when the Wildcats were eliminated by this same Tumwater team.

Archbishop jumped out to a quick double digit lead as Ryan Henderson buried a 39 yard field goal on the opening drive. Later in the quarter Collin Montez scored the first of many Wildcat touchdowns, this time from one yard out.

The Tbirds gathered their composure and established a run game with Noah Andrews and Jakob Holbrook to set up a circus catch in the endzone by Andrew May. Tumwater then tied the game when Nathan Seaman buried a field goal.

As the half was winding down, the Tbirds had a chance to take the lead, but the Cats defense held firm and gave their offense a chance to take a lead to the locker room.

Anfernee Gurley hauled in a late touchdown grab before the second quarter elapsed and the scoreboard read 17-10 in favor of ATM with one half to go.

Tumwater’s defense emerged from the locker room with renewed energy and were able to force two early turnovers. However, these opportunities did not result in any points.

The turning point occurred when Collin Montez picked off a pass deep in his team’s territory and ran the ball back 96 yards for the score.

Emmanuel Osuoha joined the party with a few late touchdowns to add to the Wildcats lead. Abraham Lucas played a crucial role in the second half shutout of the Tumwater attack.

With the win, Archbishop continues their run of dominance and places themselves one step closer to a state title. For Tumwater, their season ends, but more importantly, Sid Otton closes out his legendary coaching career.

The emotions on the field after the game covered the gamut and reminded us why we love high school football.

The Final Score:
Archbishop Murphy 48, Tumwater 10.

Top Performer

Archbishop Murphy
Collin Montez- 2 TDs (1 yard rush, 96 yard interception return)

O’Dea Bookends Abes Season to State Semi Berth

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Friday Nov 18th 2016 3A Playoffs Boys Football
Memorial Stadium 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Lincoln 0 7 0 13 20
O’Dea 7 7 7 7 28

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O’Dea Bookends Abes Season to State Semi Berth
By Steve Dion

In a rematch of week one between the O’Dea Fighting Irish & Lincoln Abes which O’Dea prevailed 31-14, the winner of Friday night’s game at Memorial Stadium would punch their ticket to the state semis.

Lincoln worked the opening possession down the field effortlessly until they reached the one yard line where they were stopped and held scoreless. The Irish countered with a touchdown drive capped off with a 36 yard Hunter Franco run.

The momentum swung in Lincoln’s favor midway through the first half when a fourth down stop led to a Ben Malietufa run to the endzone to tie the game. LHS even had a chance to take the lead when they regained possession. However, a forced fumble gave O’Dea the ball back and before the half concluded, Ben Beale found a wide open Sam Sanchez to give the Irish a 14-7 lead heading into the break.

When play resumed, Jamyn Patu earned a heavy dose of O’Dea touches and found an opening from 19 yards out early in the third to put his team up 21-7.

The Abes returned the favor by marching down the field and punching it in from two yards out by LJ Lovelace.

Patu struck back with another touchdown to retain the two-possession lead, could Lincoln keep pace?

Joey Sinclair took to the air and found a heavily covered Kavon Holden who hauled in a tremendous grab to bring the score back within one possession.

With the clock winding down, the Abes found themselves with an opportunity to tie up the game, but a big stop by O’Dea tough defense was enough to finish the Abes comeback threat.

The Fighting Irish return to semifinal weekend under Monte Kohler illustrious tutelage still in heavy contention for another state title.

The Final Score:
O’Dea 28, Lincoln 20.

Top Performer

O’Dea
Jamyn Patu- 2 TD’s (18, 19)

2016 Coach Interview
Kamiakin
Head Coach Scott Biglin

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2016 Coach Interview
Kamiakin – Head Football Coach
Scott Biglin

The Kamiakin Braves have reached the quarterfinal round of the 3A state football bracket under Head Coach Scott Biglin and are getting set for a big game against Bonney Lake on Saturday in Kennewick. Listen as Steve Dion catches up with Coach Biglin to reflect on their season and discuss the culture of the program that has led to its success over many years.

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2016 Coach Interview
Ellensburg
Head Coach Randy Affholter

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2016 Coach Interview
Ellensburg – Head Football Coach
Randy Affholter

The Ellensburg Bulldogs have advanced to the quarterfinal round of the 2A football tournament with Coach Randy Affholter at the helm and the Sedro-Woolley Cubs on tap. He talks about the identity of the program he has built and the adversity his team has overcome this season. He also previews the matchup versus Dave Ward’s tough Cubs squad and how the 2A bracket has shaped up.

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Kelso vs. Meadowdale
Audio Game Recap
Dick & Steve Varsity Football Live

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Varsity Football Live – Game Recap – Steve Willits

Kelso vs. Meadowdale

Listen to Dick and Steve Willits break down a thrilling playoff battle between the Hilanders & Mavericks.
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Raymond vs. La Conner
Audio Game Preview
Dick & Kaleb on Varsity Football Live

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Varsity Football Live – Game Preview – Kaleb Hart
Raymond vs. La Conner

Dick and Varsity Football Live guest Kaleb Hart preview Saturday’s playoff game between Raymond & La Conner.
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Graham-Kapowsin vs. Camas
Audio Game Recap
Dick & Paul on Varsity Football Live

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Graham-Kapowsin vs. Camas

Dick and Paul Valencia bring us this playoff wrap-up of the Eagles and the Papermakers.
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Graham-Kapowsin vs. Camas
Audio Game Recap
Dick & TJ on Varsity Football Live

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Varsity Football Live – Game Recap – TJ Cotterill
Graham-Kapowsin vs. Camas

Dick and TJ Cotterill talk about the playoff matchup between the Eagles and the Papermakers.
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Montesano vs. Connell
Audio Game Recap
Dick & Ian on Varsity Football Live

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Varsity Football Live – Game Recap – Ian Cope
Montesano vs. Connell

Listen to Dick and Ian Cope talk about the playoff battle with the Bulldogs and the Eagles.
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O’Dea Roars Past Ferndale in Dominant Second Half

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Friday Nov 11th 2016 3A Playoffs Boys Football
Memorial Stadium 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Ferndale 14 0 0 7 21
O’Dea 0 7 21 14 42

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O’Dea Roars Past Ferndale in Dominant Second Half
By Steve Dion

With only sixteen teams remaining in the quest for a state championship, one of the standout contenders in O’Dea welcomed in the Golden Eagles from Ferndale. The Fighting Irish were looking to keep their undefeated record intact, but would need to knock off a tough Northwest squad to move on.

Ferndale jumped out to quick lead through some sleight of hand in the backfield. Ben Broselle ripped off a 60 yard run early in the first quarter.

The Golden Eagles defense fed off that momentum and contained O’Dea’s playmakers in the early going.

FHS grabbed possession back and were facing a 4th and long from the O’Dea 40. Showing no fear, they went for it and Broselle dashed right up the gut to the endzone 14-0.

Ferndale had a chance to put themselves up 3 scores and potentially put themselves in a great position to put the Irish in big trouble, but fumbled and O’Dea recovered.

O’Dea took advantage and finally broke through on a drive which Warren King imposed his will with quarterback sneak into the teeth of the Ferndale defense to move the sticks. The offense capped it off with a jump pass to Sam Sanchez who was wide open in the endzone.

With 8 seconds remaining and Ferndale punting the ball, Shea Carstens returned the kick 77 yards for a touchdown. Unfortunately, a personal foul negated the score and Ferndale maintained their 14-7 lead heading into halftime.

O’Dea responded in a big way.

Early in the 3rd frame Jamyn Patu finally found some daylight from the backfield and took the rock 70 yards up the sideline to tie the game up.
Moments later, Kyle Hollabaugh returned a fumble for touchdown to give the Irish the lead. Coincidentally, the rain started to fall as Hollabaugh crossed the goal line.

Soon to follow: another Patu touchdown run. Then a pitch and catch by King to Quinton Lewis. The ensuing kickoff was fumbled and returned by Parker Dana for a score to put a stamp on the contest.

When the dust settled, O’Dea walked away winners 42-21. They will face the Lincoln Abes in the quarterfinal round.

The Final Score:
O’Dea 42, Ferndale 21.

Top Performer

O’Dea
Jamyn Patu- 2 TD’s (5, 70)

2016 Coach Interview
Ferndale
Head Coach Jamie Plenkovich

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2016 Coach Interview
Ferndale – Head Football Coach
Jamie Plenkovich

The Ferndale Golden Eagles have put together a strong season in the always competitive Northwest League. Head Coach Jamie Plenkovich joins Steve Dion to take a look back at the notable games against Lynden & Squalicum, the strong football roots in Northwest Washington, & looks ahead to Friday’s big playoff game against O’Dea.

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Lynnwood vs. Garfield
Audio Game Recap
Dick & Steve Varsity Football Live

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Lynnwood vs. Garfield

Listen to Dick and Steve Willits break down an opening round playoff battle between the Royals & Bulldogs.
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Skyview vs. Olympia
Audio Game Recap
Dick & Paul on Varsity Football Live

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Skyview vs. Olympia

Dick and Paul Valencia bring us this playoff wrap-up of the Storm vs. the Bears.
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Richland vs. Central Valley
Audio Game Recap
Dick & Mike on Varsity Football Live

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Varsity Football Live – Game Recap – Mike McDonnal
Richland vs. Central Valley

Dick and Mike McDonnal discuss the opening round playoff matchup between the Bombers and Bears.
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Oak Harbor vs. Timberline
Audio Game Recap
Dick & JJ on Varsity Football Live

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Varsity Football Live – Game Recap – JJ Jensen

Oak Harbor vs. Timberline

Dick and JJ Jensen recap the 3A playoff thriller between the Wildcats and the Blazers.
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Sedro-Woolley vs. Sammamish
Audio Game Recap
Dick & Kaleb on Varsity Football Live

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Varsity Football Live – Game Recap – Kaleb Hart
Sedro-Woolley vs. Sammamish

Dick and first-time Varsity Football Live guest Kaleb Hart talk playoff football between Sedro-Woolley & Sammamish.
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Peninsula vs. Stadium
Audio Game Recap
Dick & TJ on Varsity Football Live

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Varsity Football Live – Game Recap – TJ Cotterill
Peninsula vs. Stadium

Dick and TJ Cotterill talk about this first-round playoff battle between the Seahawks and the Tigers.
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Hoquiam vs. Kings-Way Christian
Audio Game Recap
Dick & Ian on Varsity Football Live

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Varsity Football Live – Game Recap – Ian Cope
Hoquiam vs. King’s Way Christian

Listen to Dick and Ian Cope talk about the first round playoff matchup with the Grizzlies and the Knights.
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Gig Harbor Fends Off Interlake in Playoff Downpour

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Saturday Nov 5th 2016 3A Playoffs Boys Football
Interlake High School 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Interlake 13 0 0 0 13
Gig Harbor 0 14 0 0 14

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Gig Harbor Fends Off Interlake in Playoff Downpour
By Steve Dion

A late Saturday afternoon with unrelenting rain at Interlake High School was the scene for an opening round playoff matchup between the host Saints and visiting Gig Harbor Tides.

Interlake was ready to defend their home field at the onset as their first play from scrimmage was a flea flicker to put them within striking distance. Moments later, Duncan Varela found Micheal Veliyev behind the Tide secondary for the opening score of the game from 31 yards out.

A minute later, Veliyev picked off Nick Yockey’s pass and the Saints were in business.

In the closing seconds of the first quarter, Varelia connected with Charlie Galanti to put Interlake up by 13. The Tides were reeling.

Needing a successful drive, the Gig Harbor put together a series of plays which eventually placed them in striking distance for their first points of the game; a fake handoff by Ben Hollenbeck which allowed the Tide quarterback to trot into the endzone untouched.

Feeding off the momentum swing, Gig Harbor came up with a fumble by the Saints and before the half concluded grabbed a one-point lead when Martin Brazier punched it in from 2 yards out.

When play resumed, so did the rain and a flurry of turnovers created a game which saw few legitimate scoring opportunities. The score remained 14-13 and the clock was winding down.

In the final two minutes of the contest, Interlake had the ball on the Gig Harbor side of the field and were driving. Varela was able to move the sticks a number of times to retain fresh sets of downs. The Interlake quarterback tucked the ball and was endzone bound, but the ball came loose and the Tide defense jumped on it within their own 5 yard line.

Utilizing timeouts effectively, Interlake was able to stop the Tides from running the clock dry and had one last gasp effort. However, Cole Workman hauled in a late interception to put the game on ice. Gig Harbor moves on in the 3A state playoffs, Interlake concludes their season.

The Final Score:
Gig Harbor 14, Interlake 13.

Top Performer

Gig Harbor
Martin Brazier- Go-ahead 2-yard TD