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Cruisers Still on Winning Streak...

September 25, 2005

The Eatonville Cruisers beat the Tenino Beavers 33 - 0. Daniel O'Brien scored four touchdowns. Friday, October 7 is Homecoming.

Cruisers Win Again!

September 16, 2005. The Eatonville Cruisers football team is undefeated - On Friday the players beat Port Townsend 21 - 3.

Cruisers Thrash Fife...

(photo by Tony Sirgedas)

Jeremy Osborn takes his turn behind center as the Cruisers buried Fife on Friday night.

by Tony Sirgedas
September 3, 2005

     The Eatonville High School Football team started off Coach George Fairhart's 13th season as coach with a big win over 3A school, Fife, with a 37-13 win at home. Fife initially gave the Cruisers some trouble finding room to run down the sides, but the defense buckled down and kept them to only two scores.
     Meanwhile "the boys in blue" did a little running of their own with a three back attack of Dan O'Brien, Ben Tugend and Clay Kistenamcher that at times seemed to run right through and around the Trojan players as if they were standing in place.
    When the Cruisers weren't running, their platoon system of quarterbacks seemed to find wide receiver Jake Patterson open often deep behind the Fife defenders. On defense again Kistenmacher and O'Brien made a huge impact and one of the smaller guys, Ross Lewis had some key stops along with a late fourth quarter interception to seal the game.

Does it Look Like a Fumble?

(photo by Tony Sirgedas)

Bobby Sandor puts a hit on the Fife quarterback that jars the ball loose, but the referees rule the player down instead of a fumble.

Cruiser Defense...

(photo by Tony Sirgedas)

The Cruiser defense rushes the Fife quarterback causing another incomplete pass. For more of Tony's snappy football photos please see www.picturetrail.com/ehssports. Visit Tony's site for other sports photos throughout the school year.

Junior Cruiser Football Season Begins July 19....

(photo by Donny O'Brien)

July 21, 2005

     Eatonville Junior Cruiser Football practice began July 19th at 5 pm. The Junior Cruisers staff hopes to field two teams again this season. A 5th and 6th grade team and a 3rd and 4th grade team. Parents interested in signing their child up for the team or joining the Junior Cruiser coaching staff are encouraged to call coach O’Brien at 253.875.8902.
     Last years 5th and 6th grade team took 3rd place in the Lakewood Youth Athletic Association Northwest Football Championships South Division. The 3rd and 4th grade team placed second in the LYAA Northwest Football Championships
     “We have plenty of room for players on both teams and are as usual looking for lineman.” said coach Donny O’Brien. “ Ideally I’d like to have 25 to 30 players on each team.”
     For more information Contact Coach O’Brien at 253.875.8902 or email at Donny3380@aol.com.

Cruisers Rule!

(photo by Donny O'Brien)

From Donny to You
October 30, 2004

The Eatonville Cruisers, with a 25-14 victory over the Orting Cardinals, are the new Nisqually League East Champions!

Cruisers Topple Bulldogs...

Photos by Donny O'Brien

Blair Haifley, number 25, puts the Cruisers ahead with his second score of the night.

by Donny O'Brien
October 25, 2004

The Number 1 ranked Nisqually League leading Eatonville Cruisers found themselves in a tight match up last Friday night against the Foster Bulldogs. Two Blair Haifley touchdowns and extra points gave the Cruisers the edge in this 7-14 defensive battle. The Cruisers were plagued with penalties through out the contest that cost them points, big gains and field position.

In the first quarter a 27 yard Adam Boster to Dan O'Brien swing pass that found it's way into the end zone was called back for an illegal block in the back.

The Cruisers took the lead in the second quarter. A Cruiser drive that featured a clutch first down catch by Jake Patterson, a key 20 plus yard gain to the one yardline by Dan O'Brien and a seven yard blast by Haifley put the Cruisers on the board first.

Foster would score in the closing seconds of the half on a 18-yard pass that sent the teams into the locker rooms tied at seven. In the third quarter the Cruisers took the lead when Haifley rambled in once again from seven yards out.

The Bulldogs mounted a last minute drive in the fourth quarter. With about a minute to play Patterson stepped up big with an interception to end Foster's hopes of a score. The Cruiser defense held them in the game. David Body, Danny St. Clair, Brian Haifley, Clay Kistenmacher, Ross Lewis, Patterson and O'Brien all delivered hits that had Bulldogs getting up slow. O'Brien with 106 yards in 13 carries was the game's leading ground gainer.

The Cruisers travel to Orting this Friday night to meet the Cardinals. A match up of the Nisqually League's two power houses, this game will determine a champion. More important it will decide the seating in district post season play.

Happy Cruiser Coaches...

Eatonville High School Assistant Coach Dave Anderson (left) and Head Coach George Fairhart (right) enjoying the Cruiser victory.

Patterson Ends Bulldog Threat...

Number 18, Jake Patterson's, interception in the closing minute ended the Bulldog's final threat

O'Brien Picks Up 57 Yards...

Cruiser running back Number 40, Dan O'Brien, cuts through defenders for a 57-yard pickup

Body and O'Brien Stop Foster Sweep...

Number 44, David Body, and Number 40, Dan O'Brien, put a stop to a Foster sweep.

Cruisers Hold First Place in Nisqually League...

Dan O'Brien, Number 40, heads up the middle for a Cruiser first down

October 18, 2004

Eatonville Cruisers won their last home game 31-20. It was the first time EHS had beaten Steilacoom since 2000. Dan O'Brien lead the scoring with two rushing touchdowns. Adam Boster and Blair Haifley also rushed for a touchdown each. Boster also had a 31 yard field goal and Haifley kicked 2 PATs. David Body caught a Boster pass for a two point conversion.

Orting lost to Cascade Christian Saturday night. The loss moved the Cruisers into sole possession of first place in the Nisqually league. As of Friday night Eatonville was ranked 10th in state at the AA level three positions behind Orting. The Orting loss will no doubt move the Cruisers higher in the rankings.

The Cruisers will finish the rest of the regular season on the road. Next week the Cruisers will play at Foster High School. Finishing the season the following week Oct 29th, at Orting. That game will certainly decide the Nisqually league title and the first birth for post season play.

David Body Makes the Conversion...

Number 44, David Body's two point conversion reception gave the Cruisers a 28-14 lead

Cruisers Flog Beavers 61-6

Photos by Donny O'Brien

Sophomore running back # 34 Ben Tugend wowed the crowd with a 62 yard romp for six late in the fourth quarter against the Tennio Beavers. For more game photos please see Sports

O'Brien Breaks a Tackle...

#40 Junior runningback Dan O'Brien breaks a tackle on his way to a 40 yard Cruiser gain against Tennio

Body Sacks a Beaver...

Senior captain and linebacker #44 David Body sacks the Beavers' quarterback in Friday nights 61-6 win.

Kistenmacher Scores...

Junior running back #45 Clay Kistenmacher scores from the Beavers' one yard-line mid way through the second quarter.

EYSA Soccer League Opens

September 25 Photos by Bob Walter...

by Bob Walter
September 25, 2004

     The orange-clad goalie for the green team extends her foot to protect the goal from an opposing team member hoping to score, during the first Saturday of play in Eatonville Youth Sports Association's (EYSA) nine-week, fall soccer season. Proud parents and volunteer coaches were calling out instructions and encouragement to the young players from the sidelines in their first games, which were refereed by Eatonville High School girl's soccer team members.
    The youngest teams, comprised of pre-kindergarten kids, took the field first, followed by the kindergarten-age teams, then grades 1-2, and grades 3-4. No score is kept in competition by the youngest teams, when the fundamentals of the game are just being learned. The kids play with intensity that is evident on their faces. Occasional minor injuries are inevitable - a sprained finger, a bruised knee and a ball in the face, kicked at close range, among the injuries occurring during the first day's games. The children are covered by league insurance paid for with a $40 entry fee. Thanks to soccer mom Cindy Nidever for providing information.

Cruisers Tromp Cowboys
Photos by Donny O'Brien

Number 25 Blair Haifly finds an opening off tackle. The score of the game was 48-6 Eatonville. They played the Chimmacum Cowboys. It was our first home game of the season. We played Fife last week and won 12-6 in overtime.

Ben Drives...

#34 Ben Tugend drives the middle on the Cowboys.

Body - Team's Leading Tackler...

#44 David Body bulldogs a Cowboy runningback in Friday nights 48-6 Cruiser round up.

See Dan Run...

#40 Dan O'Brien breaks free for a big gain against the Cowboys.

Stopping the Cowboys...

#45 Clay Kistenmacher stops a Cowboy sweep.

Blair Spots a Hole...

#25 Blair Haifley finds an opening off tackle.

Dan Had a Busy Night...

#40 Dan O'Brien powers past Cowboy defenders

And Dan Scores!

# 40 Dan O'Brien scores from the Cowboy's four yard line.

QB Scramble...

Cruiser QB #11 Adam Boster scrambles out of the pocket.

Thirteen Gallons of Cruiser Blue Shines the Grandstand

(photo by Bob Walter)

by Bob Walter
September 6, 2004

    The gleaming blue bleachers at B. W. Lyon field stand empty on Labor Day, 2004. Soon, the newly-painted stands will rock with thundering fans once again. And now they'll have more to be proud of. A week and a half ago, Eatonville High School students Mackenzie King, Stephanie Stead and some friends were chatting about what they might do as a project to build school pride. Stephanie, a junior, suggested painting the bleachers.
    With support from their parents, siblings and school staff, the students took to the task with enthusiasm. Stephanie and Mackenzie started calling friends, and soon the project and its team took shape. Mackenzie's brothers, Skylar and Dylan, along with Curtis Mallot, were among the volunteers cleaning, scraping and prepping the surface of the bleachers. Stephanie's sisters, Shelly, Brianne and Jessica, pitched in to help paint.
    The rest of the painting crew - mostly juniors - included Brent Kerr, Andrew Heinz, Jared Gee, Angie Hall, Abby Benton, Jami Purdon and Jenny Baker. In all, the kids put 13 gallons of Cruiser Blue on those bleachers, a volunteer project for which they can all be proud.
    Some of them gave six and a half hours of their Labor Day Weekend, making the stadium look great for the Cruiser football team's home opener against Chimacum Friday, September 10th. These are the kinds of acts which give us hope about the future.

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School is nearly over for the summer. Eatonville students participate in a myriad of sports throughout the year. This collage just focuses on the "good" weather activities...



	Eatonville's Jenny Baker to be Spotlighted on KING TV... *(photo by Tony Sirgedas)* Jenny Baker reacts to the heckling fans of Meridian as she comes off the field by pointing to the scoreboard showing the Cruisers winning the game. From Tony Sirgedas: January 6, 2006: The TV show King 5 High School Sports Blitz will be doing a piece on their show tomorrow on the All Amercian High Schoolers from the state, one of them our own Jenny Baker. The program airs at 4:30 pm on Channel 5, KING TV. "Awesome" Girl Power... Eatonville Lady Cruisers Number1 in State! *Win Historic Championship Game - 4 - 3...* *Eatonville Girls Rule...* (photo by Tony Sirgedas) Euphoria reigns for the Lady Cruisers at they hold their State Championship trophy high! November 19, 2005, 7:54 p.m.: Eatonville Varsity Soccer Team wins top place in state. From Lakewood: "Soccer Mom" Stephanie Schlegel reports: "The girls were awesome!" Stephanie said the stands were "full" of Eatonville supporters. She also said the game was a "nail biter" because the other team, East Valley, from Yakima, was "tied" with Eatonville at one point too near the end of the game. With three minutes left to play in the championship game the Lady Cruisers broke the tie and pulled off the win they fought hard for, and deserved, proving to one and all that Eatonville's young women are not only beautiful, but powerful, athletes. The Lady Cruisers are coached by Rollie Arthur, a retired, but dedicated, Eatonville High teacher. For more of Tony's photos please see www.picturetrailcom/ehssports *Lady Cruisers Play for* Championship Today! (photo by Tony Sirgedas) Eatonville's Lady Cruisers Varsity Soccer Team are jubilant after winning the game that put them in line for the state championship. November 19, 2005 The Eatonville Lady Cruiser's Varsity soccer team beat Meridian 4-1 at Lakewood yesterday in a semi-final game. The undefeated team will play East Valley from Yakima. The game begins at 4 p.m. in the Henry E. Lang Stadium at Clover Park High School in Lakewood. Soccer fan Tony Sirgedas said yesterday, "Today they won...and appeared to be on a definite mission to come home with nothing less than the championship trophy. It's come down to the two teams with the best 2A records in the state for the final game." The Joy of Victory... (photo by Tony Sirgedas) Lady Cruisers Undefeated... October 18, 2005 The Lady Cruiser's Varsity soccer team remains undefeated and are likely going to State. The girls stomped Steilacoom last week 6-0. The football team didn't fare so well. Please see below. *Sentinels Beat Cruisers...* *October 17, 2005* The Steilacoom Sentinels had the home field advantage when they beat the Eatonville Cruisers 28 to 14 Friday, October 14. 2005 Homecoming Photos by Donny O'Brien 2005 Homecoming Court Queen Jennie King Ross defending the castle. Jake Patterson makes a grab over the middle for a Cruiser first down Dan O'Brien scores the Cruiser's lone touchdown 15 Dustin Markholt , 10 Ross Lewis and Danny St.Clair stop a cougar running back Brandon Tipton sacks the Cougars QB North Mason Ends Cruiser's Winning Streak October 2, 2005 The North Mason Bulldogs ended the Eatonville Cruiser's winning streak Friday night by one touchdown. The score of the game played at North Mason was 33 to 26. Cruisers Still on Winning Streak... September 25, 2005 The Eatonville Cruisers beat the Tenino Beavers 33 - 0. Daniel O'Brien scored four touchdowns. Friday, October 7 is Homecoming. *Cruisers Win Again!* September 16, 2005. The Eatonville Cruisers football team is undefeated - On Friday the players beat Port Townsend 21 - 3. Cruisers Thrash Fife... (photo by Tony Sirgedas) Jeremy Osborn takes his turn behind center as the Cruisers buried Fife on Friday night. by Tony Sirgedas September 3, 2005 The Eatonville High School Football team started off Coach George Fairhart's 13th season as coach with a big win over 3A school, Fife, with a 37-13 win at home. Fife initially gave the Cruisers some trouble finding room to run down the sides, but the defense buckled down and kept them to only two scores. Meanwhile "the boys in blue" did a little running of their own with a three back attack of Dan O'Brien, Ben Tugend and Clay Kistenamcher that at times seemed to run right through and around the Trojan players as if they were standing in place. When the Cruisers weren't running, their platoon system of quarterbacks seemed to find wide receiver Jake Patterson open often deep behind the Fife defenders. On defense again Kistenmacher and O'Brien made a huge impact and one of the smaller guys, Ross Lewis had some key stops along with a late fourth quarter interception to seal the game. Does it Look Like a Fumble? (photo by Tony Sirgedas) Bobby Sandor puts a hit on the Fife quarterback that jars the ball loose, but the referees rule the player down instead of a fumble. Cruiser Defense... (photo by Tony Sirgedas) The Cruiser defense rushes the Fife quarterback causing another incomplete pass. For more of Tony's snappy football photos please see www.picturetrail.com/ehssports. Visit Tony's site for other sports photos throughout the school year. Junior Cruiser Football Season Begins July 19.... (photo by Donny O'Brien) *July 21, 2005* Eatonville Junior Cruiser Football practice began July 19th at 5 pm. The Junior Cruisers staff hopes to field two teams again this season. A 5th and 6th grade team and a 3rd and 4th grade team. Parents interested in signing their child up for the team or joining the Junior Cruiser coaching staff are encouraged to call coach O’Brien at 253.875.8902. Last years 5th and 6th grade team took 3rd place in the Lakewood Youth Athletic Association Northwest Football Championships South Division. The 3rd and 4th grade team placed second in the LYAA Northwest Football Championships “We have plenty of room for players on both teams and are as usual looking for lineman.” said coach Donny O’Brien. “ Ideally I’d like to have 25 to 30 players on each team.” For more information Contact Coach O’Brien at 253.875.8902 or email at Donny3380@aol.com. Cruisers Rule! (photo by Donny O'Brien) From Donny to You October 30, 2004 The Eatonville Cruisers, with a 25-14 victory over the Orting Cardinals, are the new Nisqually League East Champions! Cruisers Topple Bulldogs... Photos by Donny O'Brien Blair Haifley, number 25, puts the Cruisers ahead with his second score of the night. by Donny O'Brien October 25, 2004 The Number 1 ranked Nisqually League leading Eatonville Cruisers found themselves in a tight match up last Friday night against the Foster Bulldogs. Two Blair Haifley touchdowns and extra points gave the Cruisers the edge in this 7-14 defensive battle. The Cruisers were plagued with penalties through out the contest that cost them points, big gains and field position. In the first quarter a 27 yard Adam Boster to Dan O'Brien swing pass that found it's way into the end zone was called back for an illegal block in the back. The Cruisers took the lead in the second quarter. A Cruiser drive that featured a clutch first down catch by Jake Patterson, a key 20 plus yard gain to the one yardline by Dan O'Brien and a seven yard blast by Haifley put the Cruisers on the board first. Foster would score in the closing seconds of the half on a 18-yard pass that sent the teams into the locker rooms tied at seven. In the third quarter the Cruisers took the lead when Haifley rambled in once again from seven yards out. The Bulldogs mounted a last minute drive in the fourth quarter. With about a minute to play Patterson stepped up big with an interception to end Foster's hopes of a score. The Cruiser defense held them in the game. David Body, Danny St. Clair, Brian Haifley, Clay Kistenmacher, Ross Lewis, Patterson and O'Brien all delivered hits that had Bulldogs getting up slow. O'Brien with 106 yards in 13 carries was the game's leading ground gainer. The Cruisers travel to Orting this Friday night to meet the Cardinals. A match up of the Nisqually League's two power houses, this game will determine a champion. More important it will decide the seating in district post season play. Happy Cruiser Coaches... Eatonville High School Assistant Coach Dave Anderson (left) and Head Coach George Fairhart (right) enjoying the Cruiser victory. Patterson Ends Bulldog Threat... Number 18, Jake Patterson's, interception in the closing minute ended the Bulldog's final threat O'Brien Picks Up 57 Yards... Cruiser running back Number 40, Dan O'Brien, cuts through defenders for a 57-yard pickup *Body and O'Brien Stop Foster Sweep...* Number 44, David Body, and Number 40, Dan O'Brien, put a stop to a Foster sweep. Cruisers Hold First Place in Nisqually League... Dan O'Brien, Number 40, heads up the middle for a Cruiser first down October 18, 2004 Eatonville Cruisers won their last home game 31-20. It was the first time EHS had beaten Steilacoom since 2000. Dan O'Brien lead the scoring with two rushing touchdowns. Adam Boster and Blair Haifley also rushed for a touchdown each. Boster also had a 31 yard field goal and Haifley kicked 2 PATs. David Body caught a Boster pass for a two point conversion. Orting lost to Cascade Christian Saturday night. The loss moved the Cruisers into sole possession of first place in the Nisqually league. As of Friday night Eatonville was ranked 10th in state at the AA level three positions behind Orting. The Orting loss will no doubt move the Cruisers higher in the rankings. The Cruisers will finish the rest of the regular season on the road. Next week the Cruisers will play at Foster High School. Finishing the season the following week Oct 29th, at Orting. That game will certainly decide the Nisqually league title and the first birth for post season play. David Body Makes the Conversion... Number 44, David Body's two point conversion reception gave the Cruisers a 28-14 lead Cruisers Flog Beavers 61-6 Photos by Donny O'Brien Sophomore running back # 34 Ben Tugend wowed the crowd with a 62 yard romp for six late in the fourth quarter against the Tennio Beavers. For more game photos please see Sports O'Brien Breaks a Tackle... #40 Junior runningback Dan O'Brien breaks a tackle on his way to a 40 yard Cruiser gain against Tennio Body Sacks a Beaver... Senior captain and linebacker #44 David Body sacks the Beavers' quarterback in Friday nights 61-6 win. Kistenmacher Scores... Junior running back #45 Clay Kistenmacher scores from the Beavers' one yard-line mid way through the second quarter. EYSA Soccer League Opens September 25 Photos by Bob Walter... by Bob Walter September 25, 2004 The orange-clad goalie for the green team extends her foot to protect the goal from an opposing team member hoping to score, during the first Saturday of play in Eatonville Youth Sports Association's (EYSA) nine-week, fall soccer season. Proud parents and volunteer coaches were calling out instructions and encouragement to the young players from the sidelines in their first games, which were refereed by Eatonville High School girl's soccer team members. The youngest teams, comprised of pre-kindergarten kids, took the field first, followed by the kindergarten-age teams, then grades 1-2, and grades 3-4. No score is kept in competition by the youngest teams, when the fundamentals of the game are just being learned. The kids play with intensity that is evident on their faces. Occasional minor injuries are inevitable - a sprained finger, a bruised knee and a ball in the face, kicked at close range, among the injuries occurring during the first day's games. The children are covered by league insurance paid for with a $40 entry fee. Thanks to soccer mom Cindy Nidever for providing information. Cruisers Tromp Cowboys Photos by Donny O'Brien Number 25 Blair Haifly finds an opening off tackle. The score of the game was 48-6 Eatonville. They played the Chimmacum Cowboys. It was our first home game of the season. We played Fife last week and won 12-6 in overtime. Ben Drives... #34 Ben Tugend drives the middle on the Cowboys. Body - Team's Leading Tackler... #44 David Body bulldogs a Cowboy runningback in Friday nights 48-6 Cruiser round up. See Dan Run... #40 Dan O'Brien breaks free for a big gain against the Cowboys. Stopping the Cowboys... #45 Clay Kistenmacher stops a Cowboy sweep. *Blair Spots a Hole...* #25 Blair Haifley finds an opening off tackle. Dan Had a Busy Night... #40 Dan O'Brien powers past Cowboy defenders And Dan Scores! # 40 Dan O'Brien scores from the Cowboy's four yard line. QB Scramble... Cruiser QB #11 Adam Boster scrambles out of the pocket. Thirteen Gallons of Cruiser Blue Shines the Grandstand (photo by Bob Walter) by Bob Walter September 6, 2004 The gleaming blue bleachers at B. W. Lyon field stand empty on Labor Day, 2004. Soon, the newly-painted stands will rock with thundering fans once again. And now they'll have more to be proud of. A week and a half ago, Eatonville High School students Mackenzie King, Stephanie Stead and some friends were chatting about what they might do as a project to build school pride. Stephanie, a junior, suggested painting the bleachers. With support from their parents, siblings and school staff, the students took to the task with enthusiasm. Stephanie and Mackenzie started calling friends, and soon the project and its team took shape. Mackenzie's brothers, Skylar and Dylan, along with Curtis Mallot, were among the volunteers cleaning, scraping and prepping the surface of the bleachers. Stephanie's sisters, Shelly, Brianne and Jessica, pitched in to help paint. The rest of the painting crew - mostly juniors - included Brent Kerr, Andrew Heinz, Jared Gee, Angie Hall, Abby Benton, Jami Purdon and Jenny Baker. In all, the kids put 13 gallons of Cruiser Blue on those bleachers, a volunteer project for which they can all be proud. Some of them gave six and a half hours of their Labor Day Weekend, making the stadium look great for the Cruiser football team's home opener against Chimacum Friday, September 10th. These are the kinds of acts which give us hope about the future. Back to Top Back to Front Page Eatonville Students Keeping Fit... (photos and collage by Tony Sirgedas) School is nearly over for the summer. Eatonville students participate in a myriad of sports throughout the year. This collage just focuses on the "good" weather activities... Back to Top Back to Front Page		"Football isn't a contact sport, it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport." ~Duffy Daugherty *EYSA* *Eatonville Youth Sports Association* http://eysasports.com/ "We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time." ~Vince Lombardi "Sports Do Not Build Character...They Reveal It." ~John Wooden "If a team is to reach its potential, each player must be willing to subordinate his personal goals to the good of the team." ~Bud Wilkinson "It is amazing what can be accomplished when nobody cares about who gets the credit." ~Robert Yates





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