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EHS Football
Devin O'Rourke makes a big gain on his way to rushing for 105 yards.
(photo by Donny O'Brien)
Ian O'Brien goes up for what would be his second of three touchdown passes
against the Pirates.
(photo by Donny O'Brien)
Cruisers Air Attack Sinks Pirates
by Donny O'Brien
The Eatonville High School
Cruisers put 21 points on the board in the first three minutes of the game
as they rolled to a 42-14, Nisqually League victory over the Vashon High
School Pirates.
The Cruisers defense swarmed the Pirates quarterback causing
a fumble on the first play from scrimmage. Eatonville's Jay Iverson alertly
scooped up the ball and raced 36 yards to put the Cruisers ahead with just
12 seconds off the clock. David Hamilton added the PAT kick.
The EHS defense went back to work holding Vashon on three
downs forcing the Pirates to punt. The Vashon punter fumbled the snap and
Eatonville recovered. Devin O'Rourke capped a short three play drive
powering his way in from the 2 yard line. Hamilton's kick was good. O'Rourke
would finish the game with 105 yards rushing on the night.
On the next Eatonville possession the Cruisers went to the
air. EHS quarterback Kyle Mettler threw a 24 yard strike to Ian O'Brien for
the third Cruiser touch down. Hamilton's kick was good.
In the second quarter the Cruiser aerial attack overwhelmed
the Pirates. A few plays after a long shot down the middle to O'Brien was
called back for illegal motion Mettler found Hamilton in the seam. Hamilton
blew by the Vashon defenders for a 25 yard score. Hamilton's kick was good.
Late in the quarter Mettler hooked up with O'Brien again on a 44 yard third
down pass that gave the Senior quarterback his third touch down toss of the
night. Hamilton's kick was good. After a hard nosed defensive goal line
stand in the final seconds of the quarter, EHS took a commanding 35-0 lead
into half time.
On the opening drive of the second half with Jordan Osborn at
quarterback Eatonville moved the ball using short passes and runs to the VHS
five yard line. Osborn capped the drive with a short pass to O'Brien in the
end zone. Hamilton's kick was good. O'Brien finished the night with 73 yards
and three touchdowns.
With a 42-0 lead the Cruiser coaching staff wisely began
moving players in and out to get everyone valuable game experience. The
Pirates would score twice in the fourth quarter but, this game was never
very close. Outstanding team defensive play marked by some great individual
efforts kept the game scoreless for three quarters. Russell Reece, and
Iverson both had fumble recoveries as well as sacks or tackles for losses.
O'Rourke had a sack and caused a fumble. Also, having notable defensive
games for the Cruisers were Jon Culliton, David Body, Hamilton, Mettler and
O'Brien.
The Cruisers travel to Sequim High School in Sequim next
Friday night to take on the Wolves. The Game starts at 7p.m.
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Junior Cruisers (PeeWees)
A
clipping penalty during #25 Aaron Edwards' 47 yard touchdown run cost the
Junior Cruisers the game
(photo by Donny O'Brien)
Junior Cruiser Lose 6-0 Heartbreaker to Braves
by Donny O'Brien
The Junior Cruisers dropped a heartbreaker to the Bethel
Braves Saturday the 14th. A defensive battle was waged throughout the entire
game by the two evenly matched teams. Late in the second quarter Bethel
found pay dirt on a 25 yard pass play. The Braves only score of the day
proved to be the winning margin.
The Junior Cruisers fought back in the second half.
Eatonville appeared to tie the game when Aaron Edwards broke loose and
rambled 47 yards. The run however was unfortunately called back by a
clipping call. The Junior Cruisers were unable to score in the final
minutes and the Braves took home their first win of the season.
Notable players for the Junior Cruisers defensively were
Jeremy Leonard, Steven Haas and JD Olson. Curtis Stivens had the lone
Eatonville reception. Edwards led the Junior Cruiser rushing.
The 1-2 Junior Cruisers will face the Tigers next Saturday,
September 21, at Lakes High School. The Kick off is at 11:30 a.m.
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September 9, 2002
Two of EHS'Girls Soccer Team's talented new Freshmen Kaley Smith (left) and
Stephani Brown (right)
go
head-to-head during a scrimmage in last week's practice.
(photo by Donny O'Brien)
EHS coach Jeff Ames gives freshmen players a lesson on how to properly hold
their rackets
(photo by Donny O'Brien)
#10 Ian O'Brien's two touchdown
catches gave the Cruisers the Offensive edge against Yelm last Friday night
(photo by Donny O'Brien)
High School
Jamboree
by Donny O'Brien
After two full weeks of practice the Eatonville High School Cruisers
football team traveled to Yelm to test themselves in a live scrimmage at the
Yelm High School Jamboree. After a thunder, lightning and drenching late
summer rain squall roared threw town delaying the contest about a half an
hour both Varsity and JV teams played two series of ten down offense and
defense. The Varsity team played teams from River Ridge and the Yelm
Tornados.
EHS quarterbacks Kyle Mettler and Jordan Osborn
took five snaps each during each series. Against River Ridge EHS matched up
well. The Cruisers' offense and defense played RRHS tough in this scoreless
series. Osborn completed two passes to Ian O'Brien. to Against Yelm the the
Cruiser defense held fast again. Jay Iverson and Russell Reece both had
strong defensive performances in each contests. The Cruiser offense looked
sharp against the Tornados. Mettler completed his first pass of the night to
David Hamilton. Five plays into the Yelm series Mettler went deep and found
O'Brien in the end zone for the first Cruiser score of the night.
A few plays later Osborn hooked up with O'Brien again from about 30 yards
out with a shot up the middle for the second Cruiser score of the night. The
Cruiser ground game looked promising as well. Devin O'Rourke had a few nice
carries in each series.
The Cruisers open their 2002 season this Friday
night September 13th, at home against the Vashon Pirates. Kickoff is at
7:00 PM.
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August
26, 2002
Junior Cruisers Sweep
Competition
by
Donny O'Brien
Eatonville's Junior Cruisers got their season rolling with a solid performance in the LLYA League Jamboree held Saturday August 24, at Harry Lang Stadium in Lakewood. The Junior Cruisers played three teams, the Lumberjacks, Hurricanes and the Crusaders out scoring all three opponents during each half of play. Against the Lakewood Lumberjacks the Junior Cruisers found themselves in a defensive battle that went scoreless for the first 15 minutes of play. Steven Haas put the Junior Cruisers on the board with a 37 yard romp around the right tackle. The extra point run was good. The Eatonville defense held the Lumberjacks scoreless to take the first scrimmage of the day
0-7.
The Junior Cruisers played the Olympia Hurricanes next. The Junior Cruiser defense went to work right away stopping the Hurricane offense at every turn. A fourth down interception and run back by Eatonville's Eric Rose stopped Olympia. Rose ran the interception back for what looked like a 53 yard touchdown return. A holding call during the runback brought the ball back to the 47 yard line. Three plays later Rose would cap Eatonville's first drive with a touchdown from the eight yard line. Jeremy Leonard added the extra point run. The Junior Cruisers would hold the Hurricanes scoreless with negative yardage for the rest of the half. The Junior Cruisers went on to score three more times. Aaron Edwards' four yard plunge capped a 31 yard drive. Luke Wellfringer added the extra point with a pass from JD Olson. Taking control of the ball on the 50 Rose ended a four play drive with a nine yard touchdown. Olson added the extra point run. On the next Eatonville possession Olson rambled 22 yards ending a 32 yard three play drive. Joey Patterson caught the extra point pass from
Olson.
The Lacy Crusaders were the Junior Cruisers opponent. On the first Eatonville possession Rose swept the right end 26 yards to put Eatonville on the board first. The PAT pass was incomplete. Lacy caught a break when the Junior Cruisers fumbled on the 21 yard line. The Crusaders put together a six play drive to tie the game. The extra point run was good giving the Crusaders a 7-6 lead. On the following kick off Eric Rose found the wall and ran 70 yards scoring the go ahead touch down. Jeremy Leonard added the extra point run. The Junior Cruiser defense held off the final Crusader
assault.
The Junior Cruisers will have two weeks to prepare for the season opener September 7, at Lakewood's Harry Lang Stadium against the Lakewood Lumberjack Gold team. The game starts at
10 a.m.
Eatonville's Chance Hancock delivers a fastball during
the Eatonville Youth Sports Association (EYSA) 12 and under tournament
(photo by Mark Ashcraft)
EYSA
Art Festival Tournament
--by Donny O'Brien
The
EYSA Art Festival tournament results are in. Eatonville entered two teams in
the 10 and under tournament held August 3rd and 4th . Eatonville Cruisers #1
team was coached by Jim Jumper. Eatonville Cruisers #2 team was coached by
Mark Swartout. Both Eatonville teams played well in the tourney with EC #2
advancing to the Championship game against the Puyallup Reds.
Unfortunately
just before the Championship game was about to be played the weather took a
turn and the rain began to pour. It soon became evident that the game could
not be played and both teams were announced Co-Tournament Champions each
taking home first place honors. Both Eatonville teams were congratulated on
the fine sportsmanship.
In the 12 and under tournament held August 10th and 11th,
Eatonville took 4th place. The team coached by John Edwards found them
selves in an extra inning game with Orting. With the bases loaded
Eatonville's Lane Gillman smacked a walk off grand slam to win the game.
The 14 and under Eatonville All-Stars coached by Darold
Holden took home first place defeating the Lineup sponsored team. The
All-Stars played a total of four games on Saturday displaying a great amount
of focus and determination.
The second Eatonville team in the tourney coached by Neil
Kerr played well but did not make the finals. Once again all the Eatonville
teams were congratulated on their sportsmanship.
EHS gets new coach
--by Donny O'Brien
Eatonville High School finally has a new head basketball coach. After nearly ten months, the school board voted on July 24th to hire Clifford Harris. Harris worked at Wilson High School in Tacoma last year as a
math teacher and assistant varsity and JV basketball coach. Harris, who is in his early
fifties, was also hired as a math teacher at EHS. Following a hitch in the military, Harris worked as a carpenter until he began his second career as an educator about 15 years ago. Harris will replace interim
basketball coach Mark Swartout. Swartout, who took over the team two weeks into last
year's season, guided the team to the first round of the Washington State AA finals.
Junior Cruisers begin 2002 season
(photo
by Jennie O'Brien)
--by Donny O'Brien
Following a successful skills camp the Junior Cruisers Football team began practice Monday, July 29th. With a first day turnout of 25 players the coaching staff looks forward to a solid season . Several players from last years 4th and 5th grade squad and a few players who played up on the 6th grade squad will make up the core of this years team. Captains and third year veterans JD Olson at quarterback and Curtis Stivens at wide receiver will provide the team with solid leadership.
The team will be working hard for the next few weeks in preparation for the League Jamboree to be played on August 24, at Mann Middle School in Lakewood. After the jamboree the team and the coaching staff will have two weeks to fine tune before their first league game on September 7th.
This will be the Junior Cruisers first year as an independent team playing in the newly formed Lakewood/North Thurston County League. Weight, age and grade limits were major factors in the teams move to a new league. With no weight restrictions again this year at "skilled" positions in the Pierce County Boys Club League, the Junior Cruiser coaching staff felt the move would give the boys a more positive experience.
There is still time to join the team for those who are interested. Practices are Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:30 PM at the Eatonville Mount Rainier Aerie Eagles Field. For more information contact Donny O'Brien at 253-875-8902.
EPW Camp
Youths
Jesse and Garrett practicing sit-up exercises at the EPW Camp.
(photo by Donny O'Brien)
EYSA to sponsor baseball
tournaments
The Eatonville Youth Sports Association is sponsoring a 10 and under and a
14 and under baseball tournament during the Eatonville Art Festival Aug. 3rd
and 4th. The games will be played on EHS fields. Contact Mark Ashcraft at EYSA@aol.com
for more information, registration and game times. All participants
(players) will receive a coupon for a free hamburger during the festival.
The following week Aug. 10th and 11th, EYSA will also sponsor a 12 and under
tournament.
Wild Thangs take fastpitch
title
--by Donny O'Brien
The Wild Thangs (yes, that is the correct spelling) are this years
EYSA5th and 6th grade girls' fastpitch league champions. Coached by Pat
Cleary and Rick Hallman, the team worked hard throughout the season. The
girls played well in the playoffs and took home the hardware when they won
the 2002 EYSA Championship game. Congratulations WILD THANGS!
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