Team Preview:
Battle Ground
Dion & Valencia Sneak Preview

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Steve Dion and Paul Valencia talk about the Battle Ground Tigers. Can they contend for the league title?

Listen to our preview of the Battle Ground by clicking on the PLAY BUTTON below.

Battle Ground Tigers Preview with Paul Valencia from The Columbian

Be sure to catch Paul Valencia every Friday Night on Varsity Football Live on Sports Radio 950 KJR
AND read his column at the Columbian.com throughout the football season!

For the full GSHL league preview, click here:
Greater St. Helens League Preview

Team Preview:
Mountain View
Dion & Valencia Break it Down

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Steve Dion and Paul Valencia talk about the Mountain View Mighty Thunder. Can they contend for the league title?

Listen to our preview of the Mountain View Mighty Thunder by clicking on the PLAY BUTTON below.

Mountain View Football Preview with Paul Valencia from The Columbian

Be sure to catch Paul Valencia every Friday Night on Varsity Football Live on Sports Radio 950 KJR
AND read his column at the Columbian.com throughout the football season!

For the full GSHL league preview, click here:
Greater St. Helens League Preview

Team Preview:
Squalicum
Dion & Willits Close Look

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to Steve Willits’ team preview of the Squalicum Storm by clicking on play button below.

Squalicum Storm Football Preview with Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network

Football Preview: Squalicum Storm- Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network
9-1-16

Team Preview:
Snohomish
Dion & Willits Break it Down

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to Steve Willits’ team preview of the Snohomish Panthers by clicking on play button below.

Snohomish Panthers Football Preview with Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network

Football Preview: Snohomish Panthers- Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network
9-1-16

Team Preview:
Oak Harbor
Dion & Willits Take a Look

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to Steve Willits’ team preview of the Oak Harbor Wildcats by clicking on play button below.

Oak Harbor Wildcats Football Preview with Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network

Football Preview: Oak Harbor Wildcats- Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network
9-1-16

Team Preview:
Monroe
Dion & Willits Breakdown

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to Steve Willits’ team preview of the Monroe Bearcats by clicking on play button below.

Monroe Bearcats Football Preview with Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network

Football Preview: Monroe Bearcats- Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network
9-1-16

Team Preview:
Meadowdale
Dion & Willits First Glance

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to Steve Willits’ team preview of the Meadowdale Mavericks by clicking on play button below.

Meadowdale Mavericks Football Preview with Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network

Football Preview: Meadowdale Mavericks- Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network
9-1-16

Team Preview:
Lynnwood
Dion & Willits Break it Down

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to Steve Willits’ team preview of the Lynnwood Royals by clicking on play button below.

Lynnwood Royals Football Preview with Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network

Football Preview: Lynnwood Royals- Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network
9-1-16

Team Preview:
Lake Stevens
Dion & Willits First Glance

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to Steve Willits’ team preview of the Lake Stevens Vikings by clicking on play button below.

Lake Stevens Vikings Football Preview with Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network

Football Preview: Lake Stevens Vikings- Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network
9-1-16

Team Preview:
King’s
Dion & Willits Take a Look

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to Steve Willits’ team preview of the King’s Knights by clicking on play button below.

King’s Knights Football Preview with Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network

Football Preview: King’s Knights- Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network
9-1-16

Team Preview:
Jackson
Dion & Willits Breakdown

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to Steve Willits’ team preview of the Jackson Timber Wolves by clicking on play button below.

Jackson Timber Wolves Football Preview with Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network

Football Preview: Jackson Timber Wolves- Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network
9-1-16

Team Preview:
Glacier Peak
Dion & Willits First Glance

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to Steve Willits’ team preview of the Glacier Peak Grizzlies by clicking on play button below.

Glacier Peak Grizzlies Football Preview with Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network

Football Preview: Glacier Peak Grizzlies- Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network
9-1-16

Team Preview:
Ferndale
Dion & Willits Preview the Squad

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to Steve Willits’ team preview of the Ferndale Golden Eagles by clicking on play button below.

Ferndale Golden Eagles Football Preview with Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network

Football Preview: Ferndale Golden Eagles- Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network
9-1-16

Team Preview:
Everett
Dion & Willits Take a Look

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to Steve Willits’ team preview of the Everett Seagulls by clicking on play button below.

Everett Seagulls Football Preview with Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network

Football Preview: Everett Seagulls- Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network
9-1-16

Team Preview:
Archbishop Murphy
Dion & Willits Break it Down

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to Steve Willits’ team preview of the Archbishop Murphy Wildcats by clicking on play button below.

Archbishop Murphy Football Preview with Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network

Football Preview: Archbishop Murphy Wildcats- Steve Willits from Sound Live Sports Network
9-1-16

Football Preview:
4A WesCo
Dion & Willits Breakdown

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Steven Dion

League Preview presented by theFinalScore.TV

Steve Dion and Steve Willits breakdown the 4A WesCo League. Who are the top teams coming out of this tough conference?

Is there a new crop of teams on the rise to challenge perennial powers? We’ll break it down for you!

Listen to our league preview of the 4A WesCo by clicking on the PLAY BUTTON below.

Be sure to visit SoundLiveSportsNetwork.com and follow Steve’s high school football coverage all season long!

Memorial Classic Media Day Recap

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Steven Dion

3rd Annual Memorial Football Classic 2016

Friday, September 10th & Saturday, September 11th at Memorial Stadium in Seattle

The Third Annual Memorial Football Classic is a special two-day event to celebrate Seattle high school athletes, to raise money for all Seattle public high school athletics, and to build support for the Metro League.

Media day for the Memorial Classic was held at Ballard High School Tuesday afternoon to meet coaches and players from the participating schools for a Q&A session. Also, speakers at the event included Seattle City Council President Bruce Harrell (Garfield & University of Washington alum), former Seattle Seahawks Paul Johns & Edwin Bailey, and Seattle Public Schools Director of Athletics Eric McCurdy.

Additionally, founder of the event Joey Thomas (Garfield head coach, Kennedy Catholic alum, NFL veteran) has selected Monte Kohler for the “Icon Award” from his long and distinguished coaching career at O’Dea and “Legends of the Game Award” to Terry Metcalf (Franklin alum, NFL veteran) for his outstanding coaching tenure locally.

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 9, 2016
5:00 pm – Archbishop Murphy vs. Bishop Blanchet
7:30 pm – Shelton vs. O’Dea

Saturday, September 10, 2016
Noon – Kennewick vs. Cleveland
2:30 pm – Juanita vs. Garfield
5:30 pm – Roosevelt vs. Ballard
8:00 pm – Skyview vs. Eastside Catholic

Crusaders Defense Stymies Bullpups in Battle of Champions

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Steven Dion

Friday	Sep 2nd	2016	4A/3A	Boys	Football
Eastside Catholic Stadium	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
Gonzaga Prep	7	0	0	0	7
Eastside Catholic	14	0	7	0	21

See game recap below

Crusaders Defense Stymies Bullpups in Battle of Champions
By Steve Dion

Week one of the 2016 high school football season placed a pair of undefeated teams from last year on the same field to determine supremacy between the 3A and 4A classifications. Gonzaga Prep who claimed the 4A title over Skyline headed west to take on the Eastside Catholic Crusaders who are back-to-back 3A champs.

The new-look Crusader offense led by Ze’Shaun Lewis who coach Jeremy Thielbahr said he is very confident in on our interview earlier in the week opened the scoring early when he found scat-back Tyler Folkes up the seam from 12 yards out.

Dave McKenna who talked about his smash-mouth style of football in our exclusive game week interview demonstrated such by pounding the rock against the EC defense all night. Kasey Anthony evened the score with a 8 yard dash to the goal line.

Before halftime, Eastside found the endzone once more, a 7 yard strike from Lewis to Aiden Hector giving the home team a one-score leading heading into the locker room.

As the game wore on and Prep struggled to create big gains on offense, EC’s defense clamped down even more. Chris Lefau anchored a staunch front seven that kept the Bullpups of the scoreboard for the final three quarters of the game.

The Final Score:
Eastside Catholic 21, Gonzaga Prep 7.

Top Performer

Eastside Catholic
Tyler Folkes-2 receiving TDs (18, 23)

Gonzaga Prep
Kasey Anthony-8 yard rushing TD

Bothell Rolls Past Grizzlies on Opening Night

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Steven Dion

Thursday	Sep 1st	2016	4A	Boys	Football
Pop Keeney Stadium	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
Glacier Peak	7	10	6	6	29
Bothell	17	10	7	10	44

See game recap below

Bothell Rolls Past Grizzlies on Opening Night
By Steve Dion

A drizzly night at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell featured a 4A clash between Glacier Peak and host Bothell. This game had a college football feel in its heavy reliance on a passing attack leading to a high scoring affair that lasted well over three hours.

Glacier Peak struck first when Ayden Ziomas connected with Colton Bunt for a 65 yard score. Bothell quarterback Jacob Sirmon showed his tremendous arm strength on the following drive by launching a 58 yard bomb to Daniel Johnson off his back foot while taking a big hit from a Grizzlies linebacker at the point of release.

This set the tone for a back and forth affair leading to a 27-17 halftime score in favor of the home Cougars.

Bothell took a stranglehold on the game when Sirmon found Johnson again early in the third, this time for 75 yards. Peak scored shortly after on a Billy Lutali scamper up the gut, but the double digit deficit was too much to overcome.

The Final Score:
Bothell 44, Glacier Peak 29.

Top Performer

Bothell
Jacob Sirmon-4 passing TDs (19, 30, 58, 75)

Glacier Peak
Seiver Southard-2 receiving TDs (7, 41)

Team Preview:
Camas Papermakers
Dion & Valencia Talk GSHL

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Steve Dion and Paul Valencia talk about the Camas Papermakers dominance in the GSHL over the last few years. Can they continue to lead SW Washington?

Listen to our preview of the Camas Papermakers by clicking on the PLAY BUTTON below.

Camas Football Preview with Paul Valencia from The Columbian

Be sure to catch Paul Valencia every Friday Night on Varsity Football Live on Sports Radio 950 KJR
AND read his column at the Columbian.com throughout the football season!

For the full GSHL league preview, click here:
Greater St. Helens League Preview

Football Preview:
Greater St. Helens
Dion & Valencia Breakdown GSHL

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Steven Dion

League Preview presented by theFinalScore.TV

Steve Dion and Paul Valencia breakdown the Greater St. Helens League. The reclassifications have impacted the number of playoff teams coming out of this tough league.

In the 4A GSHL – Can Union make a run with their new coach? Will Skyview push their way to the top? Or will Camas hang on to their strangle hold of league dominance? Who will represent SW Washington at the end of the season?

The 3A and 2A leagues have also seen major changes, we’ll break it down for you.

Listen to our league preview of the GSHL by clicking on the PLAY BUTTON below.

Be sure to visit columbian.com and follow Paul’s high school football coverage all season long!

Team Preview:
Graham-Kapowsin Eagles
Dion & Cotterill Take a Look

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to TJ Cotterill’s team preview of the Graham-Kapowsin Eagles by clicking on play button below. For the full league interview, click here: http://thefinalscore.tv/wp/football-preview-npsl-spsl-with-tj-cotterill/

Graham-Kapowsin Football Preview with TJ Cotterill from The News Tribune

Football Preview: Graham-Kapowsin Eagles- TJ Cotterill from The News Tribune
8-31-16

Team Preview:
Sumner Spartans
Dion & Cotterill Break it Down

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Steven Dion

Team Preview Presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to TJ Cotterill’s team preview of the Sumner Spartans by clicking on play button below. For the full league interview, click here: http://thefinalscore.tv/wp/football-preview-npsl-spsl-with-tj-cotterill/

Sumner Spartans Football Preview with TJ Cotterill from The News Tribune

Football Preview: Sumner Spartans- TJ Cotterill from The News Tribune
8-31-16

Football Preview:
NPSL & SPSL
Dion & Cotterill Preview
New Leagues

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Steven Dion

League Preview presented by theFinalScore.TV

Steve Dion and TJ Cotterill breakdown the league reclassifications. Leagues have disappeared, new leagues have appeared. Narrows is gone, SPSL leagues have changed just to name a few.

We’ll break down the changes, the teams and players to look out for in 2016. This will be a crazy season in the South Sound Region – Follow us all year long on Varsity Football Live on Sports Radio 950 KJR and theFinalScore.TV.

Listen to our NPSL/SPSL Football Preview by clicking on the PLAY BUTTON below.

Be sure to visit thenewstribune.com and follow TJ’s high school football coverage all season long!

Football Preview:
4A WesCo
Dion & Willits Talk Wesco

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Steven Dion

League Preview presented by theFinalScore.TV

Listen to the 4A WesCo Football Preview by clicking on play button below

4A WesCo Football Preview with Steve Willits from SoundLiveSportsNetwork.com

Coach Interview with Gonzaga Prep Head Coach Dave McKenna

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Steven Dion

2016 Varsity Football Live Interview
Gonzaga Prep Bullpups – Head Football Coach
Dave McKenna

High school football has returned!

Listen as Steve Dion catches up with head coach of the 4A defending champion Gonzaga Prep Bullpups Dave McKenna. He talks about the offseason his team has had since the state finals last December and how his team has re-tooled to make another run in 2016. Also, he discusses the atmosphere at some of the top Eastern Washington football fields such as Joe Albi Stadium where his team plays under the lights on Friday nights in the fall. Have a listen!

To catch the complete radio interview with Gonzaga Prep Coach Dave McKenna,
simply click on the PLAY BUTTON below.

2016 VFL Coach Interview
Eastside Catholic
Head Coach Jeremy Thielbahr

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Steven Dion

2016 Varsity Football Live Interview
Eastside Catholic Crusaders – Head Football Coach
Jeremy Thielbahr

Football season is back!

Join us as Steve Dion catches up with Coach Jeremy Thielbahr as his back-to-back state title team opens their season with Gonzaga Prep.He talks about last year’s 3A championship game which featured one of the most memorable comebacks in state history and how this year’s crop of talent will look to keep the winning tradition rolling. Coach Thielbahr points out the leaders on this season’s team and takes a look at the schedule including an overview of the challenging Metro League.

To catch the complete radio interview with Eastside Catholic Coach Jeremy Thielbahr,
simply click on the PLAY BUTTON below.

Final 3A Girls Power Rankings

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Steven Dion

theFinalScore.TV
Final 3A Girls Power Rankings
By Steve Dion

With the 2015-2016 season in the books, here are the final top ten rankings for the 3A Girls classification!

1) Bellevue (29-0):
One of the best teams in state history, the Wolverines captured the school’s first title since 1975 with a perfect 29-0 record.

2) Lynnwood (26-1):
The Royals were even better this season than the championship team from a year ago, but Bellevue foiled their plans of a repeat in the semifinal round.

3) Arlington (25-2):
The 3A runner up compiled 25 wins in a tough WesCo League with the only blemishes on the schedule compliments of Bellevue and Lynnwood who sit atop the Eagles in the power rankings.

4) Mt. Spokane (16-11):
Spokane’s Wildcats gave Bellevue a scare in the opening round of the Hardwood Classic demonstrating their strength to run with the best Washington has to offer.

5) Kamiakin (15-12):
Finishing in the Final Four this season is a tremendous feat for the Mid-Columbia representative Braves given the depth of the 3A classification.

6) Prairie (21-6):
The Falcons proved they could go toe-to-toe with just about any team they faced as untimely losses spoiled a higher finish in the overall standings.

7) Edmonds-Woodway (17-12):
A ten point win over Auburn-Riverside in the regional round raised some eyebrows for how prepared the Warriors were to make some noise in the postseason.

8) Lincoln (24-3):
The lone Tacoma-based team to finish their season within the confines of the Dome were 24-1 heading into state cementing their rank as a top-ten team.

9) Bishop Blanchet (23-3):
The young core group of Braves that nearly won the title in 2014 continues to churn out quality seasons, but does so amongst equally talented programs that are fighting to play in March.

10) West Seattle (22-4):
A state tournament caliber team drew Lynnwood in regionals to prevent a trip to Tacoma, but a fantastic campaign for first year head coach Darnell Taylor nonetheless.

Final 4A Girls Power Rankings

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Steven Dion

theFinalScore.TV
Final 4A Girls Power Rankings
By Steve Dion

With the 2015-2016 season in the books, here are the final top ten rankings for the 4A Girls classification!

1) Central Valley (28-0):
It is scary to think how good this team will be the next two seasons after a 28-0 record and a championship trophy with a team primarily composed of freshmen and sophomores.

2) Snohomish (22-4):
After starting 0-3, the Panthers rattled off 22 straight wins to propel themselves to the title game as the best representative to challenge the Bears.

3) Moses Lake (25-1):
It’s a shame the Chiefs met eventual 4A champ Central Valley in the quarterfinals riding an undefeated record. However, a fourth place finish in the state is nothing to be disappointed with.

4) Bothell (24-3):
The Cougs’ consistency earned them a trip to the final four and a strong sense of optimism heading into next season.

5) Todd Beamer (25-3):
The Titans did a remarkable job to retool after losing key pieces from the previous season to play basketball in March.

6) Lewis & Clark (18-7):
The battle-tested Tigers held their own in a loaded GSHL and were one of a small group to take Central Valley to the wire.

7) Skyview (20-6):
Perennial GSHL powerhouse added to their run of quality seasons falling just shy of 20 wins; a clear indication of their top ten recognition.

8) Kentlake (21-7):
The sharpshooting Falcons posting a 21-7 record was validated by a trip to Tacoma with a handful of gutsy wins the ticket to get them there.

9) Bellarmine Prep (17-8):
The thrill of advancing to the sweet sixteen was met with a tough departure in the regional round. A league title and a deep playoff run earn the Lions the ninth spot.

10) Chiawana (21-3):
The Riverhawks are worthy of including in the top ten in 4A given their ability to make the best teams in the classification earn everything against them.

Final 3A Boys Power Rankings

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Steven Dion

theFinalScore.TV
Final 4A Boys Power Rankings
By Steve Dion

With the 2015-2016 season in the books, here are the final top ten rankings for the 3A Boys classification!

1) Rainier Beach (21-4):
Mike Bethea is running out of ring fingers as Head Coach of the Beach Boys captures another state title in a season loaded with quality 3A teams.

2) Garfield (24-3):
Convinced the Bulldogs would have played in the championship game if not placed in the same side of the bracket as Rainier Beach.

3) O’Dea (21-9):
The Irish take the third spot based on the convincing matchups against the Bulldogs in the regular season. Handing Beach a loss in the opening round of the playoffs was impressive.

4) Kennedy Catholic (18-11):
Despite the record, the Lancers found a groove late in the season to propel themselves to the 3A semifinal against O’Dea in a strong finish to the season.

5) Bellevue (25-3):
A shocking end to a fantastic season leaves some curiosity of what the Wolverines could’ve done in the Hardwood Classic if played again.

6) Cleveland (22-7):
Coach Petty deserves a ton of credit for arguably the biggest turnaround in the state by making the Eagles a formidable force to the best the state has to offer.

7) Lincoln (21-5):
Narrows champs completed another year as the class of the 253 finishing down the street at the TDome.

8) Auburn-Mountainview (23-2):
Claiming the league title from unquestioned favorite Peninsula was a huge accomplishment; The Lions unfortunately fell short of a trip to Tacoma.

9) Wilson (18-7):
A team worthy of playing in the comfy confines of the Tacoma Dome drew Garfield in the regional round who ended the solid Rams season.

10) Peninsula (21-4):
Purdy has plenty to be proud of as Coach Jackson’s first full class of Seahawks completed a strong senior season led by Mr. Basketball JaQuori McLaughlin.

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