West Seattle, Washington
22 Monday
Family, friends, and fans are mourning Mike Campbell, former pitcher for the Mariners and other major-league baseball teams, and sharing this remembrance, which we’re publishing followed by a statement from the M’s:
Michael T. Campbell
1964-2025With profound sadness, the family of Mike Campbell announces that he passed away suddenly on December 15.
Mike grew up in Alki and attended West Seattle High School and Newport High School in Bellevue and the University of Hawaii.
Mike realized his childhood dream in 1985 when he was drafted by the hometown team, the Mariners. He pitched for the M’s, Rangers, Padres, and Cubs during his baseball career.
Mike will be remembered for his friendly, easy-going way, making people laugh, and as truly one of the nicest people you could hope to meet. He had a passion for travel, going often to Kihei, Hawaii (his favorite place), golfing, and spending time with family and friends.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Judith and Thomas Campbell, and brother-in-law Jeffery Syverson. He is survived by his brothers Mathew, Timothy (Lorrie), sisters Erin (Sean) Halley, Gillian Syverson, aunt Nancy Pomeroy, ex-wife/close friend Michelle Baker, former mother-in-law/close friend Mary Anne Kilgore, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and his sweet dog Hana, who all miss him terribly.
A gathering to celebrate Mike’s life will be announced at a later date.
After Mr. Campbell’s obituary was sent to us this afternoon, we received this statement from the Mariners, emailed to us and others on the team’s media list:
The Mariners were saddened to learn today of the passing of Seattle-native Mike Campbell. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family, including siblings Erin, Gillian, Matt, and Tim.
Mike (Feb. 17, 1964 – Dec. 15, 2025), a West Seattle native who graduated from Newport High School in Bellevue, was drafted by Seattle with the 7th overall pick in the 1985 June Draft. He made his Major League debut in 1987 and pitched with Seattle during parts of the 1987, 1988 and 1989 seasons before being traded to Montreal as part of the deal in which Seattle acquired Hall of Famer Randy Johnson. Mike had a 13-year professional career as a right-handed pitcher, including appearing in the Majors with Seattle, Texas, San Diego, and the Chicago Cubs.
After his baseball career concluded in 1999, he returned home to Seattle.
(WSB photos)
Seattle is going into a huge year for soccer – but it’s not just about the FIFA World Cup. It’s about local teams too – like West Seattle’s own Rhodies FC, whose second season got a kickoff celebration tonight at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor).
Those on hand to celebrate included owners Kaitlyn Jackson (L) and Jessica Pierce (R) bookending players Olivia Shih, Giovanna Hansen, Audrey Cromett, Hailey Still, and Vivian Gaither:
Supporting them from the merch table were Riley Pierce and Louis Hernandez:
Viscon Cellars is a Rhodies FC sponsor, so its wine bar/tasting room was the perfect place for the party:
Season tickets are available now for Rhodies FC and its sibling club West Seattle Junction FC, and season schedules are due out soon.
PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WSB
As previusly noted, West Seattle High School hosted crosstown counterpart Chief Sealth International High School for a basketball doubleheader last night. Photojournalist Oliver Hamlin was at both games for WSB. We’re publishing separate reports – here are our photos from the girls’ varsity game – and now, boys’ varsity. WSHS won this game too, 63-51, though the top two scorers were from Chief Sealth – Adnaan Mohamed with 17:
And Julonnie Passmore with 16:
Top scorers for West Seattle, each with 12 points, were Gabe Kearney (who scored all but two in the first quarter):
And Owen Merta:
Right behind for the Wildcats was Sully Pond:
The Seahawks got 9 points from Koby Ioane and 6 from Silas Lee (on two 3’s):
Cruz Palepoi netted 7 for West Seattle and Gee Nichols had 2 for Chief Sealth:
Head coach Rick Ticeson‘s Wildcats are now 2-3:
And head coach Ja’Lyn Combs‘s Seahawks are 1-5:
Here’s the Metro League schedule for the rest of the week.
(File photo)
If you’re going to the Seahawks‘ Thursday night football game (December 18), you can sail on the West Seattle Water Taxi instead of driving or riding. Metro has announced that it’s adding evening runs that night:
After the game, there will be special post-game sailings from Pier 50 to the Seacrest Dock at 8:00 p.m., 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Then you can take the free shuttle from Seacrest to the West Seattle Junction (Route 773) or ride along Alki (Route 775)
And don’t forget, if you want to take your time to celebrate (or commiserate) you can get back to West Seattle by strolling to Alaskan Way South at South Jackson Street and riding the RapidRide C or H lines.
The Seahawks are hosting the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field, game time 5:15 pm Thursday.
PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WSB
Basketball doubleheader last night for West Seattle High School hosting crosstown counterpart Chief Sealth International High School. Photojournalist Oliver Hamlin was at both games for WSB. We’re publishing separate reports on both – first, the girls-varsity game. WSHS won, 62-21. Above, the game’s leading scorer was West Seattle’s Ayla Moore, with 24; below, West Seattle’s Seneca Lucas, with 20.
Third leading scorer of the game, Chief Sealth’s Dajah Johnson with 13 points:
West Seattle’s Ella Brown had 7:
Chief Sealth’s Mia Caldera, with 5:
West Seattle’s Edna Tito, with 4:
West Seattle’s Dagny Hendershott also had 4 points:
Chief Sealth’s Alysse Bland had 3:
Both school’s cheer teams kept the spectators spirited:
Head coach Darnell Taylor‘s Wildcats are now 3-2; head coach Will Pablo‘s Seahawks are now 3-3.
(Sealth’s Mariah Rillo, West Seattle’s Jackie Sutcliffe)
Our photos from the boys’ game will be published later today.
Sunsets are getting later and spring isn’t all that far away. So it’s registration time for many youth-sport leagues! The newest announcement we’ve received is from West Seattle Baseball:
West Seattle Baseball is excited to announce the opening of registration for the 2026 spring season! Registration is open now through February 13. An Early Registration discount of $15 off fees is available to all registrations completed by December 24. Scholarships and multi-sibling discounts are available as well. Sign up at: go.teamsnap.com/forms/506735. For more information visit: westseattlebaseball.com.
As a bonus, through December 24, West Seattle Baseball will also be giving away exciting prizes daily to a lucky individual(s) who registers on that day.
West Seattle Baseball offers five different divisions for players ages 4 through 14, with tee-ball and coach-pitch divisions for younger participants all the way to preparing older divisions for travel or high school baseball. Prices start as low as $140 for the season. Registration costs include a ballcap and team jersey for each player, in addition to a full season of baseball with events three times per week from mid-March through early June.
West Seattle Baseball is a 100% volunteer-run, non-profit youth baseball league. Our goal is to provide comprehensive baseball programming which appeals to kids of all levels of enthusiasm and ability. The league prides itself on being intertwined with the community and committed to fun and inclusive programming that our players, their families, and their coaches want to participate in again each succeeding season. All are welcome at West Seattle Baseball as the league does not operate by boundary system. If you have questions about the league, please contact league president Phil Ornstil at president@westseattlebaseball.com.
We hope to see you at the West Seattle PeeWee Fields soon. For the love of the game . . .
PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WSB
Before tonight’s basketball clashes between West Seattle High School and Chief Sealth International High School, our area’s two biggest high schools met up in another sport this past Saturday – flag football. Chief Sealth won in an overtime thriller, 24-23. Photojournalist Oliver Hamlin was there for WSB:
(Chief Sealth’s Triana Tuia)
(Chief Sealth’s Cora Winger)
(West Seattle’s Layla Ho carries the ball after making a catch)
On social media, the Sealth team referred to this game as the “mini-Huling Bowl,” after the WSHS-Sealth football faceoff every fall.
(West Seattle’s Harper Dixon leaps to catch a touchdown)
(Sealth’s Harlee Wahl catches a touchdown in overtime)
(West Seattle’s Caroline Decker)
(Sealth’s Sasha Lee celebrates after catching the game-winning 2-point conversion)
(West Seattle’s Adriana Havens with the interception)
(West Seattle’s Lucia James)
(Chief Sealth’s Harper Gilbert)
(Sealth coach Melvin Glaspie)
(Sealth coach Kris Smith)
Both teams have two games each this Saturday (December 20th) – you can see the schedule on the Metro League website.
PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WSB
(#4, Ayla Moore; #33, Dagny Hendershott)
West Seattle High School girls basketball has a young varsity team this year – half freshmen, only one senior – but they’ve won two games by large margins, including this one last night.
The Wildcats defeated Peninsula HS 55-30 at home. Photojournalist Oliver Hamlin was there for WSB. #10, junior Seneca Lucas, led scoring with 20 points:
Most of that came from five 3-pointers.
Next-highest point total was contributed by #4, sophomore Ayla Moore, with 19:
#15, freshman Ella Brown, added 8 points.
#24, freshman Jackie Sutcliffe, had 6:
The Wildcats’ head coach is Darnell Taylor.
(#3, senior Lucy Parker)
Next up for the team: Both they and the boys’ varsity squad host their crosstown counterparts from Chief Sealth IHS on Monday night.
(#23, freshman Edna Tito)
The girls play at 5:45 pm; the boys, at 7:30 pm.
PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WSB
(#1, Sealth sophomore Sagal Farah)
The Chief Sealth International High School girls’ varsity basketball team is 3-1 after first home victory last night, against Rainier Beach.
#2, senior Alysse Bland, racked up two-thirds of the team’s scoring in the 45-26 victory, with 29 points.
#11, senior Dajah Johnson, contributed six points.
#3, freshman Mia Caldera, followed with five.
Head Coach Will Pablo‘s team was up 24-14 at halftime.
Rainier Beach tried for a comeback in the third quqrter, but the Seahawks pulled away in the fourthl
Next up for the Chief Sealth girls, a Friday night home game against Franklin at 7 pm.
Next Monday (December 15) is a big night for all four high-school varsity teams – West Seattle will host Sealth, girls’ varsity at 5:45 pm, boys’ varsity at 7:30 p.
The West Seattle High School boys’ basketball team hosted its first home game of the season last night, with Garfield visiting. Photojournalist Oliver Hamlin was there for WSB.
(#5, junior Tatum Joyner)
(#13, sophomore Gabe Kearney)
The Wildcats are still looking for their first win of the season, falling to the Bulldogs, 78-66.
(#25, sophomore Markos Kassa)
(#11, senior Owen Merta)
(Head Coach Rick Ticeson)
(#3, senior Jack Aykens)
Next home game for the WSHS boys is Saturday (December 13), 8:30 pm vs. Peninsula.
(WSB photo by Oliver Hamlin, Chief Sealth IHS graduation last June)
No graduations in the shadow of the Space Needle this year, since Memorial Stadium is getting rebuilt. But that’s not why Class of 2026 parents have a plea for Seattle Public Schools now, with a half-year to go. The district has announced only that graduation ceremonies will be held June 10-12 and June 15-17. That means graduation travelers – grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. coming here from afar – are competing with FIFA World Cup travelers, since the first of the six Seattle matches is June 15. Arin, parent of a Chief Sealth IHS senior, is asking other Seattle seniors’ parents to implore the district to publicize specific dates ASAP – here’s what Arin wrote:
Email principals, SPS executives, and school board directors to demand they release 2026 graduation dates!
Families are now competing with World Cup for hotels and travel accommodations. WE NEED DATES!! Feel free to copy and paste:
I am writing to express serious concern about the continued delay in releasing the Class of 2026 school specific graduation dates. With Seattle hosting the World Cup, hotel and travel costs during this period are skyrocketing. Every week that passes without confirmed dates makes it significantly harder — and in many cases financially impossible — for families to plan to attend their students’ graduation ceremonies.
This issue goes beyond inconvenience. It raises real equity and inclusivity concerns. Families with limited financial flexibility are disproportionately affected by the district’s lack of timely communication.
Graduation is meant to be a unifying, inclusive celebration for all students and their loved ones — not an event that only those who can afford last-minute travel arrangements are able to experience. Hotels are now requiring a minimum of 3 nights stay at inflated rates.
Other districts have already published their graduation calendars. Seattle Public Schools should not be putting its own families at a disadvantage.
I respectfully urge the district to release the Class of 2026 graduation dates immediately. The delay is creating unnecessary hardship and undermining the district’s stated commitments to equity and inclusion.
It is NOT at all helpful to finally tell families that is will be sometime between June 10-17 but not June 13-14. You’re letting your students and families down.
The neighboring Highline district, for example, announced its schedule in October.
The Chief Sealth International High School boys’ varsity basketball team plays its third game of the season tomorrow night (Friday, December 5) at Cleveland. Photojournalist Oliver Hamlin was at CSIHS for WSB last night as the Seahawks played their home opener, hosting Seattle Academy. Ja’Lyn Combs is back as head coach this year:
Seniors on the squad this year include #0, TajaRay Washington:
#30, Calvin Washington:
There’s a freshman on the varsity team too, #10, Blake Bellessa:
At halftime, Chief Sealth was down 30-14, but picked up their offense in the second half.
(#3, Jibril Cortez)
(#12, Adnaan Mohamed)
(#11, Koby Ioane)
Though the Seahawks outscored SAAS in the second half, it wasn’t enough for a win – final score was Seattle Academy 69, Chief Sealth 57, and they’re still looking for their first win, as is Friday’s opponent Cleveland (0-1).
Never mind that winter hasn’t officially started yet. Here’s a sign of spring: Registration has begun for some youth sports! This week we heard from Southwest Little League, which just started signing up players for 2026, for baseball from T-ball age all the way up to teens, and for softball too. Here’s where to start; note there’s a geographic eligibility component – SWLL serves most of West Seattle as well as White Center and South Park.
Not only is the holiday season here, but so is winter-sports season for local high-school athletes. Basketball began tonight for many teams, including Chief Sealth International High School. The CSIHS girls’ basketball team won their season opener at Evergreen HS in White Center, 35-16; the West Seattle High School girls’ season starts tomorrow (Tuesday) night at home, hosting Franklin, 7:30 pm. As for the boys, Chief Sealth opened with an 84-58 loss tonight at Kennedy Catholic in Burien; the WSHS boys start their season tomorrow night at Edmonds-Woodway, 7:15 pm.
Soccer season is in sight – as is a huge year for the sport in Seattle – and West Seattle’s own FCs have news! Here are updates West Seattle Junction and Rhodies FCs’ ownership asked us to share with you:
WS Junction & Rhodies FC: Season Tickets, The Open Goal Initiative, & Season 2 Rhodies Launch Party!
WS Junction FC has several updates for local soccer supporters, including 2026 season-ticket sales, the launch of their new community-impact program, and the popular Rhodies Season Launch Party!
2026 Season Tickets Available Starting Now – Season tickets for the 2026 Junction & Rhodies FC season went on sale today on the Club Ticket website. Early purchasing is encouraged, as demand has continued to increase and preferred sections may sell out. Special pricing for youth tickets (50% off) with the purchase of an Adult ticket (children 3 and under are free).
New Community Initiative: “Open Goal” – The Club is introducing “Open Goal”, a program aimed at expanding access to soccer across West Seattle and the broader Southwest area. The initiative goals for 2026 will begin by providing no-cost single-match tickets for families and individuals in need at their non-profit partners including the West Seattle YMCA and the West Seattle Food Bank. Several free soccer clinics are planned for spring/summer 2026 as well. The Club would like to offer a very special thanks to Special thanks to the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, city councilmember Rob Saka, King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, and Seattle Public Schools board president Gina Topp, for supporting this initiative so our entire community can enjoy the excitement of professional soccer that will embrace Seattle in 2026!
Free World Cup Youth Soccer Clinic – Saturday, Dec 13th – 10-12pm Steve Cox Memorial Park – This free clinic is Powered by a “Game Ready Activation Grant” provided by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Community Business Connector network, and the Game Ready Business Ready initiative. Free registration is available on the Northwest Soccer Foundation website.
Rhodies Season 2 Launch Party – Thursday, December 18th, 6-8:30 pm, Viscon Cellars – The season 2 Rhodies Launch party, which features a Club-branded Viscon Cellars Sparkling wine, Hors D’oeuvres, exclusive fan merchandise, and a sneak peek at 2026 jerseys. Tickets are available on the Team Square Shop.
Lastly, there is more excitement “brewing” (pun intended) as the Club continues to make big strides in expanded use of the Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex stadium. Seattle Parks Department and Seattle Public Schools are considering expanded use to provide a beer garden and food trucks for next season’s events. If approved, a portion of the proceeds would provide additional free soccer clinics and game-day tickets for West Seattle SPS students.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Seattle are scheduled between June 15 and July 6. The Junction and Rhodies FCs’ 2026 season schedules are expected to be announced in January.
Sent by Marco:
Just wanted to let you know that this Saturday at 11:30 AM at (Nino Cantu) Southwest Athletic Complex – Louisa Boren STEM K-8 Girls’ Varsity Soccer team will be playing for the K-8 championship against Catherine Blaine K-8.
The varsity team is STEM’s only girls’ soccer team and includes 6th, 7th and 8th graders. The team was created only a year ago and this year’s team has gone 5-1-1.
A big thanks to STEM teacher and coach Sonya Glaspy for leading them to the championship. And a big thanks to high school senior Finley Dresang for helping coach this season.
Go, Owls! Let’s bring the K-8 cup to West Seattle!
Here’s how their regular season went.
As we’ve been reporting, fall sports season is wrapping up for local high-school teams, with winter sports starting soon. Todat we have an update to share from the West Seattle High School girls’ swimming/diving coaching staff:
(Not pictured: Simone Dylla, Matty Ogle, Lucy Oprinski, Dacey Tanaka)The West Seattle High School Girls Swimming and Diving team celebrated the end of an amazing season by participating in the Metro, District, and State swimming and diving championships.
At the Metro Championships, WSHS was represented by seniors Izzy Baber, Frances Bugala, Lilly DuPuis, Lucia Stemm-Calderon, juniors Anna Tova Baekkelund, Iris Christian, Keara Kinch, Sally Klem, Eden O’Donnell, Matty Ogle, Lisa Willis, sophomore Brin Darnell, and freshman Leia Al-Jawad. We’re happy to report eleven swimmers advanced to finals!
Though not at the Metro Championships this year, Simone Dylla, Alina Luff, Miya McGlamery, Lucy Oprinski, Autumn Schrader, Ella Stockfish, Dacey Tanaka, and Lucy Valentine were very important members of the team this season who made outstanding progress and contributions. We’re so proud of everything they accomplished.
Following the Metros meet, Baber, Baekkelund, Bugala, Christian, Klem, O’Donnell, and Ogle advanced to the District Championships where the 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relays reached finals. Individually, O’Donnell reached finals in the 200 freestyle.
The season culminated at the Washington Girls High School State Championships, where O’Donnell captured 7th place in the 200 freestyle and 4th place in the 500 freestyle. This builds on the success of the 2024 season that saw the 200 freestyle relay team of Eve Legge, Lucille Rysemus, Lucy Stahl, and Avery Zimmer selected for the state meet and placing 16th.
Over the course of the season, every WSHS swimmer posted at least one personal best time. Way to go, Wildcats!
With high-school basketball season starting soon, Chief Sealth International High School Basketball is not only practicing, but also launching “Play It Forward” – supporters sent this explanation of what it’s all about and how the wider community will benefit too:
Chief Sealth Basketball Launches “Play It Forward,” A Community Effort to Boost Students and Spirit
Something special is taking shape at Chief Sealth International High School this fall.
The school’s basketball teams have united to launch a new initiative called Play It Forward, a community-based campaign that blends basketball, service, and hope. The goal is to raise $8,000 by November 30, to equip student-athletes with needed gear while also inspiring them to give back through community service.
For every $100 raised, players will complete one hour of service, tutoring younger students, volunteering at local events, or helping neighbors in need. The idea is simple but powerful: when the community invests in its youth, those same young people invest right back
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Like many of our local public schools, Chief Sealth has faced some difficult years, yet the students continue to demonstrate remarkable talent, heart, and leadership on and off the court.“Our kids show up every day with heart and purpose, and they hear all the things about being the ‘other’ school in West Seattle,” says Boys Head Coach Ja’Lyn Combs. “As someone who works in the building and preaches community to our students and staff, what better way to invite the community to be more involved in some of the great things happening with our student-athletes.”
Play It Forward is designed to give these students visible reminders of that pride. From warm-ups, backpacks, and uniforms to transportation to games outside of the Metro League, these things remind them that they belong, that they matter, and that they represent something bigger than themselves.
“Basketball is just the starting point,” said Combs. “We’re building young men and women who understand discipline, service, and pride in where they come from. Every hour of community work our players do matters. It’s how we change the story for Sealth because there is nothing like giving back to the community that shows up to support you.”
Both the Boys and Girls coaches are deeply invested in mentoring student-athletes beyond basketball, helping them build confidence, character, and community awareness.
Meet the Coaches Leading the Charge
Girls’ Head Coach Wilfredo Pablo is a Chief Sealth graduate who returned to give back to the school that shaped him. He also runs Trill Drills and Skills, a local youth basketball academy focused on fundamentals, fun, and personal growth.
Boys’ Head Coach Ja’Lyn Combs, now in his second year, brings championship experience from the Garfield High School basketball program and works as the Restorative Practice Coordinator for Chief Sealth’s Restorative Practice Program.
“This is more than a fundraiser,” added Girls Head Coach Will Pablo. “It’s about keeping the community spirit going and helping these young people build pride, unity, and a sense of belonging, reminding everyone that Chief Sealth’s story is one of growth, resilience, and strength.”
How to Get Involved
Community members are invited to donate, attend games, and follow the students’ progress as they “play it forward” through service projects and team milestones.
To contribute or learn more, visit our fundraising page here!
Chief Sealth Girls Basketball | Metro League
Chief Sealth Boys Basketball | Metro LeagueBecause a win for our students is a win for the Community, and a win for our future.
Both varsity teams’ first games of the season are set for December 1st.
Congratulations to the Chief Sealth International High School volleyball team on a season that took them all the way to the state tournament in Yakima. Their season ended tonight after two losses – 3-0 to top seed Lynden, followed by 3-1 to Bainbridge. Head coach Lori Toilolo‘s team earned the trip by taking second place in the district tournament a week ago.
By Jason Grotelueschen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
The 2025 high school football season was a strong one here on the peninsula, with West Seattle HS and Chief Sealth IHS both having great seasons and finishing 1st/2nd respectively in the Metro League Sound Division.
This success was further acknowledged by the league this week as they released their All-League Teams , and the Wildcats and Seahawks players and coaches were well represented.
Here are the schools’ lists of honorees as provided to us by head football coaches Daron Camacho (Sealth) and Anthony Stordahl (WSHS):
WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL
League MVP: LJ MoodyLeague Offensive MVP: Desmond Parkinson
League Coach of the Year: Anthony Stordahl
League Co-Assistant Coach of the Year: Andrew McDonough
First Team:Wide Receiver: Breck Estep, Miles Guidry
Tight End: Grady Scheff
Offensive Line: Jack Freeborne
Inside Linebacker: Daniel Waters
Outside Linebacker: Ford Fitterer, Miles Guidry
Free Safety: Esayas Brigham
Cornerback: Justice Nguyen
Defensive Tackle: Jack Freeborne
Long Snapper: Ford Fitterer
Second Team:Running Back: Jesse Hansen-Wilson
Offensive Line: Gabe Crawford, Reilly Boyer
Outside Linebacker: Carlos Patino
Strong Safety : Sorin Smith
Defensive Tackle: Nolan Polaski
Defensive End: Jakel Warwick, Rafi Fein-Wallace
Kicker: Jonah Pelander
Punter: Jonah Pelander
Kick Returner: Justice Nguyen
Honorable Mention:
Wide Receiver: Aidan Croppi
Offensive Line: Nolan Polaski
Inside Linebacker: Cohen Cicero
Defensive End: Ari Fein-Wallace
CHIEF SEALTH INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
League Defensive MVP: Marshawn Tovia-FordLeague Special Teams MVP: Ogi Petronijevic
League Co-Assistant Coach of the Year: Joseph Espinoza
First Team:Quarterback: Mason Filitaula Jr.
Running Back: Marshawn Tovia-Ford
Wide Receiver: Marquis Tovia
Offensive Line: Yakouba Maga
Offensive Line: Shane-Alan Tino
Linebacker: Jessie Gilmore II
Safety: Kingston Cappiello
Holder: Xander Gomez
Second Team:Wide Receiver: Xander Gomez
Linebacker: Loto Amituanai
Safety: Graham Hull
Cornerback: Marquis Tovia
Defensive Tackle: Xaivius Chu-Eneliko
Long Snapper: Cade Lacey
Honorable Mention:Running Back: Jessie Gilmore II
Tight End: Eli Policarpio
Offensive Line: Yusuf Donzo
Safety: Kaeson Filitaula
Defensive Tackle: Calvin Washington
As noted in the list above, the two schools dominated the top awards in the league, including the overall/offensive/defensive/special-teams MVPs (Moody, Parkinson, Tovia-Ford, Petronijevic) coach of the year (Stordahl), and co-assistant coaches of the year (Espinoza, McDonough).
West Seattle finished the season with a final record of 8-2, and 1st in the league’s “Sound” division with an undefeated 6-0 campaign. Sealth was 2nd in the league with a record of 6-4 overall and 4-2 in the division. The two teams faced off in September for the annual Huling Bowl matchup at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex, with the Wildcats winning a tight 17-10 game over the Seahawks.
Here are some WSB photos (by our photographer Oliver Hamlin) of the MVPs in action this season:
LJ Moody, overall league MVP:
League Defensive MVP Marshawn Tovia-Ford:
League Offensive MVP Desmond Parkinson:
League Special Teams MVP Ogi Petronijevic:
The Chief Sealth International High School cross country teams are back from the state tournament in the Tri-Cities, and we’ve received this report with photos (thanks!):
The Chief Sealth boys and girls cross country teams competed at the WIAA State Championships in Pasco on Saturday, the final race in a strong season for the Sealth XC program.
The girls’ team placed 10th in the 2A race, their first top-10 finish since 1975. Senior Federica Dilley led the team with a 12th-place individual finish to earn All-State honors for the second consecutive year. Dilley was followed by teammates Casey Greger (Sr.) in 98th, Elena Phillips (So.) in 112th, Doe Doe (So.) in 123rd, Abby Peloza (So.) in 125th, Satomi Giedeman (Sr.) in 144th, and Elena Latterell (Sr.) in 159th.
(Members of Sealth XC’s girls team after placing 10th at the 2A State Championship)
(Senior Federica Dilley en route to a 12th-place finish in the 2A girls race)
On the boys’ side, the Seahawks placed 15th as a team, with Remy Wittman (Sr.) finishing in 33rd individually, followed by Forest Andrews-Wehling (Sr.) in 104th, Ziko Kraft (Fr.) in 109th, Cole Peloza (Sr.) in 119th, Theo Franzen (So.) in 141st, Juan Montealegre (Fr.) in 153rd, and Cian Casey (So.) in 157th.
(The Sealth XC boys warming-up prior to the 2A State Championship race)
(Senior Remy Wittman [black jersey] on his way to finishing 33rd in the 2A boys race)
The full 2A state results are here (girls) and here (boys).
Sealth volleyball is state bound! (thanks to Jen Rice and Ken Perez for the team photo after today’s win)
Game photos by Oliver Hamlin
Story by Jason Grotelueschen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
The volleyball squad from Chief Sealth International High School went 1-1 Saturday at the District 2 2A championships hosted at Evergreen High School in White Center, and the Seahawks will head to Yakima next weekend for the state tournament.
In their first match of the day against Cedarcrest, Sealth dropped a hard-fought 5-set contest (25-21, 20-25, 25-9, 26-28, 13-15), but then rallied with a 4-set win (25-17, 25-18, 19-25, 25-19) over Nathan Hale (which had topped Lindbergh earlier in the day).
Here are some photos of the Sealth squad in action, during today’s first game:
Coach Lori Toilolo:
Triana Tuia:
Sylvia Kas:
Kas, celebrating with teammates:
Violet Lindow:
Parker Wahl:
Nia Long:
Sasha Lee:
Malia Perez:
Perez with happy teammates:
Next up for Sealth: The state tournament in Yakima next weekend, with their opponent TBD.
Two scores to report in high-school postseason play tonight:
VOLLEYBALL: The Chief Sealth International High School volleyball team beat Lindbergh HS 3-1 in the district tournament at White Center’s Evergreen HS tonight. That’s where they’ll play Cedarcrest (Duvall) for the district championship at 1 pm Saturday; winner goes to state.
SOCCER: The CSIHS girls-soccer team lost the district championship match to, and at, Cedarcrest tonight, 2-0, so they play for second place at noon Saturday vs., and at, Nathan Hale (who they beat earlier this week). This is also winner-to-state.
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