Lynnwood vs. Everett
Listen to Dick and Steve Willits break down a WesCo matchup between the Royals & Seagulls.
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Listen to Dick and Ian Cope talk about the Bulldogs and their game against the Grizzlies.
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Dick and Paul Valencia bring us this audio wrap-up
of the Chieftains vs. Hawks matchup.
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Dick and Jeff Rex talk Red Raiders vs. Cubs football and the highlights from tonight’s game.
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Dick and JJ Jensen recap the Eagles game vs. the Bears.
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Dick and Vern Foster recap the Eagles game vs. the Monarchs.
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Listen to Dick and Ian Cope talk about the Bobcats and their game against the Wolves.
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Big Games of the Week: Skyline vs. Bothell & Sumner vs. Olympia
10-7-16
Dick and Josh Anderson talk Cubs vs. Tigers football and the highlights from tonight’s game.
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Lynnwood vs. Meadowdale &
Mountlake Terrace vs. Everett
Listen to Dick and Steve Willits break down two WESCO League Matchups.
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Dick and Paul Valencia bring us this audio wrap-up
of the Papermakers vs. Storm matchup.
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Dick and Vern Foster recap the Monarchs game vs. Ridgefield.
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Dick and TJ Cotterill talk about this 4A NPSL-Olympic game
as the Trojans battled the Lions.
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| Friday | Oct 14th | 2016 | 3A Metro | Boys | Football | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Stadium | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final | |
| Eastside Catholic | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| O'Dea | 7 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 20 | |
It is never good to start with a three and out and that’s unfortunately what O’Dea did. The Crusaders made them pay when Ze’shaun Lewis connected with Marcus Stoebner for a 53-yard score less than 3 minutes into the contest.
O’Dea regrouped with a drive highlighted by some nice Jamyn Patu runs. Patu eventually punched it in from 10 yards out to tie it up.
If there was any doubt about Hunter Bryant’s recovery process from knee injury in the Skyview game, it was put to rest when he took a screen pass 72 yards to the house to put EC back on top.
The half ended with a bit of controversy when the Cru were on the doorstep of breaking the game open. With 5 seconds remaining in the second quarter, they opted for a corner fade to Bryant which was broken up by Dominique Gates. The scoreboard read triple zeros, but the officials claimed there was one second remaining. Eastside Catholic was able to boot in a field goal for a 17-7 lead at the break with a fire-breathing Monte Kohler making his way to the locker room.
The Crusaders received the ball to start the second half and within the first minute, an errant snap rolled into the endzone and resulted in a safety making it an 8 point game.
O’Dea built some momentum off this play and kept the Cru attack at bay throughout the 3rd quarter.
The Irish had a chance to tie it up pending a two point conversion early in the 4th, but were stuffed by a gutsy goal line stand from the Eastside defense and settled for 3 cutting the deficit to 5 points. The Cru regained possession and were on the move to seal it. As they moved into Irish territory, Dominique Gates hauled in a massive interception for O’Dea.
This time, they took full advantage of the opportunity and from six yards out O’Dea quarterback Warren King rolled out and bolted to the corner pylon to take the lead. There was some déjà vu on the two-point conversion as King dashed to the goal line giving his team a 3-point lead.
Eastside had their shot. They moved the ball down the field in a hurry and were facing a 4th down deep in O’Dea territory. A Lewis pass was broken up, but defensive pass interference gave them a fresh set of downs.
The Cru moved it to the 3 yard line and called a timeout with less than 20 seconds remaining. On third down, Lewis drops back, sees a receiver streaking across the goal line, he lets it fly. Interception. Shea Carstens. Ballgame. O’Dea hands Eastside Catholic their first in-state loss since the 2013 season. Stay tuned the remainder of the season, there may be a sequel!
The Final Score:
O’Dea 20, Eastside Catholic 17.
Top Performer
O’Dea
Warren King – 6 yard game-winning touchdown
| Thursday | Oct 13th | 2016 | 3A Metro | Boys | Football | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Stadium | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final | |
| Roosevelt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rainier Beach | 8 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 34 | |
Beach running back Freddie Roberson started his big game early by carving through the Rough Riders defense from 29 yards out to the endzone. Roosevelt’s passing game was shut down by the Viks defense and the run game was also slow out of the gates.
The Riders had their chance to even the score when Charlie Bradley & Conor Rowe each hauled in an interception. RB held their ground and Roberson ended the half on a high note with a 34 yard touchdown run.
Beach continued to pour down the points like the rain as the second half wore on and the running game continued to chip away chunks of yards. The Vikings defense put their stamp on the game with a fumble recovery for TD and punt block en route to a shutout. Don’t look now, but Rainier Beach is 7-0 heading into the final weeks of the regular season!
The Final Score:
Rainier Beach 34, Roosevelt 0.
Top Performer
Rainier Beach
Freddie Roberson- 3 rush TDs (20,29,34)
2016 Varsity Football Live Coach Interview
Olympia – Head Football Coach
Bill Beattie
Olympia coach Bill Beattie joins Dick Fain on Varsity Football Live to talk about his path to the Bears including his experience with Sid Otton as a player and aspiring coach. He also talks about the 2016 team by discussing his top players and how they stack up to a tough SPSL. How does he feel his squad has adjusted to the new league?
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| Friday | Oct 7th | 2016 | 4A SPSL | Boys | Football | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Chevrolet Stadium | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final | |
| Olympia | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 16 | |
| Sumner | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 21 | |
Olympia’s game-plan was well executed in the first half, gumming up the point of attack led by Amir Matheney and preventing the potent Sumner playmakers from reaching the second level. The Bears generating their offense on the tough running of Gunther who moved the chains on critical third and fourth down conversions. This led to a pair of field goal by Skyler Davis who created a 6-0 halftime lead for Oly.
The Bears had kept the ball out of Connor Wedington’s hands for most of the first half, but the opening kickoff of the second half was when the trend was bucked. The UW commit brought the kick into Bear territory and moments later, he was in the endzone after a 37 yard scamper to the corner pylon for six.
The lead would shift back to the visitors when Davis buried his third field goal, but the trip to Sumner’s redzone was a golden opportunity to capitalize with a touchdown. The Spartans make them pay when they marched down the ball down the field and put the ball in Tre Weed’s hands who took a screen pass 31 yards to the house.
Sparty added on shortly thereafter with another Wedington score and was able to hang on despite a late touchdown for the Bears. Sumner moves to 6-0, Olympia picks up their first loss moving them to 5-1.
The Final Score:
Sumner 21, Olympia 16.
Top Performers
Sumner
Connor Wedington- 16 rush, 175 yds, 2 TDs
Olympia
Skyler Davis- 3 FGs (31,31,40)
2016 Varsity Football Live Coach Interview
Richland – Head Football Coach
Mike Neidhold
The Richland Bombers kicked off their 2016 season with a statement win against Skyline and have continued their perfect season under Head Coach Mike Neidhold. As the Richland schedule heats up down the stretch, Coach Neidhold joins Steve Dion from theFinalScore.TV to talk about week one against the Spartans, top players on the roster, and the tremendous fan support for Bomber football down in the Tri-Cities!
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| Thursday | Oct 6th | 2016 | 4A KingCo | Boys | Football | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop Keeney Stadium | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final | |
| Bothell | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | |
| Skyline | 14 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 34 | |
However, Coach Bainter rallied the troops and punched the ball into the endzone twice to bring the game back to even ground; a pair of touchdown passes by Jacob Sirmon to Daniel Johnson and DaVicious Wilson respectively. Before the break, the Spartans marched down the field on a drive which created a momentum swing that carried into the second half. Drew Kistner completed numerous quick passes to the sidelines to protect the clock and move the chains. With 28 seconds left in the second quarter, Kistner connected with Luke Stiles from 21 yards out to give Sparty a touchdown lead heading into the locker room.
When the game resumed, Skyline took the opening drive down the field and were on the doorstep of taking a two-score lead. Tanner Gunnells picked off a pass that was headed for the endzone handing the ball back over to Bothell. However, the Spartans defense stepped up and didn’t not allow the Cougs to capitalize eventually giving it back to their offense.
The game was put away when Isaiah Shim picked up some big chunk runs to set up a rushing touchdown for Kistner. The scoring concluded with a 53-yard bomb to Bradley Kim. The scramble at the top of KingCo 4A continues with Skyline taking over the reins.
The Final Score:
Skyline 34, Bothell 13.
Top Performer
Skyline
Drew Kistner- 4 pass TDs (11,21,33,53), 10 yard rush TD
2016 Varsity Football Live Coach Interview
Graham-Kapowsin Eagles – Head Football Coach
Eric Kurle
Since their inception, Graham-Kapowsin has maintained a high level of football under Head Coach Eric Kurle. The 2016 Eagles are no exception as they are one of the top teams in 4A this season. Listen as Steve Dion from theFinalScore.TV interviews Coach Kurle who talks about his staunch offensive line, talented quarterback Dylan Moris, and the tough road ahead in the SPSL.
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2016 Varsity Football Live Coach Interview
Steilacoom Sentinels – Head Football Coach
Richard Lane
After starting the season 0-2, the Steilacoom Sentinels have bounced back with three straight wins including a big win against #2 Tumwater. Second year Head Coach Richard Lane joins the show to discuss the areas of improvement his team has made since week one, some key players on the roster, and his outlook for the program moving forward.
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| Saturday | Oct 1st | 2016 | 4A SPSL | Boys | Football | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Sparks Stadium | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final | |
| Puyallup | 0 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 35 | |
| Sumner | 20 | 21 | 14 | 21 | 76 | |
Sumner bolted down the field on the first drive of the contest which capped off with an 11 yard corner route in the back of the endzone which receiver Tre Weed climb the ladder for. The junior wideout finished with 4 scores.
The Spartans scored three more touchdowns before Puyallup found the scoreboard, on of which a 70 yard fumble recovery for touchdown by Alexander Zaragoza.
Before the first half concluded, Puyallup tailback Honore Thomas punched in a pair of goal line touchdowns. At 41-14 could the Vikings rally?
The contest reached its breaking point early in the third when Connor Wedington busted loose for a 70 yard scamper, unfortunately a penalty negated the score. However, Coach Ross dialed up another run play for the University of Washington recruit on the next snap which he took 63 yards.
The scoring for both teams bounced back and forth until the conclusion of the contest, but Sumner had built a massive lead which was never jeopardized. A decisive victory for the 5-0 Spartans was the finished product with a tough Olympia Bears team next on the schedule. Puyallup falls to 3-2 with Graham-Kapowsin up next on the schedule.
The Final Score:
Sumner 76, Puyallup 35.
Top Performer
Sumner
Connor Wedington- 4 rush TDs (2, 6, 60, 61)
Tre Weed- 2 rush TDs (8, 46) 2 rec TDs (11, 32)
Puyallup
Honore Thomas- 3 rush TDs
| Friday | Sept 30th | 2016 | 3A Metro | Boys | Football | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Catholic High School | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final | |
| Seattle Preparatory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | |
| Eastside Catholic | 14 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 46 | |
In a blowout, it is rare to have one play significantly change the dynamics of a game. Prep was hanging with Eastside for the first third of the game. With 6:45 remaining in the second quarter, with Eastside up 17-0 and driving, the Panthers intercepted Ze’Shaun Lewis’ pass and returned it 90 yards for a touchdown. This would have made the game 17-6, with the PAT pending. Instead, Eastside gets a first and goal on the pass interference penalty, and scores on the next play, making it 24-0. This sequence drove the nail into the coffin for the Panther fans and spirits.
Eastside Catholic went on to score another 22 points, while Prep scored a late touchdown to avoid the shutout.
Eastside Catholic won the battle.
The Final Score:
Eastside Catholic 46, Seattle Preparatory 7.
Top Performers
Eastside Catholic
Ze’Shaun Lewis- 18-24 for 264 yards and 3 TDs, 1 INT
Chris Lefau- 13 carries for 111 yards and 2 TDs
Gee Scott- 3 catches for 64 yards and 1 TD
| Thursday | Sep 29th | 2016 | 4A/3A | Boys | Football | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Crate Field | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final | |
| Arlington | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
| Graham-Kapowsin | 27 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 47 | |
Thursday night featured a clash of Eagles as Arlington ventured down to Art Crate Field to take on Graham-Kapowsin. This game could not start fast enough for both team coming off losses: a dramatic shootout with Sumner for GK and a lopsided affair against Ferndale for Arlington.
Kapowsin wasted no time exerting their dominance. The opening drive resulted in a 23 yard touchdown run by Zack Navarrette-Smith. The floodgates were just beginning to open.
Before the first quarter concluded, Aaron Olmos recorded a pair of scores and Jeremiah Kekoa returned an interception 61 yards to the house.
The running clock was implemented before the first half concluded.
Arlington showed tremendous toughness despite the lopsided score and were able to keep GK from scoring in the second half.
A few solid carries from Tallen Williams out of the backfield helped move the chains within striking distance. Arlington finished the drive with a 7-yard strike from Anthony Whitis to Griffin Gardoski.
The second half concluded rapidly and the home team walked away with a convincing win.
The Final Score:
Graham-Kapowsin 47, Arlington 6.
Top Performer
Graham-Kapowsin
Aaron Olmos-3 TDs (2 rush, 1 rec)
Arlington
Griffin Gardoski-7 yd rec TD
2016 Varsity Football Live Coach Interview
Tumwater – Head Football Coach
Sid Otton
The winningest coach in Washington high school football history Sid Otton joins Dick Fain on Varsity Football Live for the final time as the legendary Tumwater coach wraps up his final season with the T-Birds. Coach Otton talks about his cornerstone coaching philosophies and reflects on the lessons football teaches to players on and off the field.
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2016 Varsity Football Live Player Interview
Puyallup – Quarterback
Nathaniel Holcomb
Washington has produced several top quarterbacks over the years, but only one can say they have thrown double digit touchdowns in a single game. Puyallup senior QB Nathaniel Holcomb set a new record in the Vikings game against South Kitsap in their 77-60 win by tossing 10 touchdown passes.
Steve Dion catches up with Nathaniel to talk about the record setting game and about the state of the PHS football program which is on the rise.
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2016 Varsity Football Live Coach Interview
Woodinville – Head Football Coach
Wayne Maxwell
Woodinville has jumped out to a 4-0 start to their season including a big win against Bothell in week four. Longtime coach of the Falcons Wayne Maxwell talks about the win against the Cougars, some top players on the team, and an overview of 4A KingCo.
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2016 Varsity Football Live Coach Interview
Lummi Blackhawks – Head Football Coach
Jim Sandusky
Lummi Nation is off to another strong start in 2016 and Coach Sandusky talks about the success of the Blackhawks. He discusses the week two game against rival Neah Bay, top players on this year’s team, and the way football brings the community together in town.
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