Join Us for the December 12th TAC Membership Meeting!
Featured Speaker: C.W. Herchold from Bellarmine Prep
Topic: Insights into their athletic program and community impact
Quick Overviews by Bellarmine Coaches:
Brian Jensen - Football
Bobby Moorehead - Boys Basketball
Kevin Meines - Girls Basketball
Willie London - Girls Fastpitch
Derek Woodworth - Girls Soccer
Morgann Crook - Boys Tennis
When: December 12th
Where: Cheney Stadium
Register Here: https://tacomaathletic.com/events/december-12th-lunch-meeting/
Don’t miss this inspiring and engaging session! See you there!
The Sound Christian Lions football team has struggled over the past couple of years, usually winning one game per season. The Lions coaching staff is now in its second year at the helm. They made the playoffs in their first season, only to have an early exit at the hands of Neah Bay. Our coaches spent the offseason planning out a new strategy for the team, revolving around a few key players and some new ones that were joining the team at the start of the season. This season, Sound Christian, as of September 30, has matched their win total over the past two seasons combined, currently outscoring their opponents 106-64 in three games. The Lions have had two shutout victories, one against a larger 1A school in Vashon Island. The Lions are above the national average in completion percentage, yards per completion, passing yards per game, completions per game, passing long, and quarterback rating. In the ground game, the Lions are above the national average in yards per carry, rushing yards per game, rushing long, and rushing touchdowns. The Lions are currently averaging 485 all-purpose yards per game, which amounts to 170.8 yards per game higher than the national average. The Lions football team also had the honor of being ranked in the WIAA RPI Top-10 for the first time in five-plus years.
As a Title 1 school, Franklin Pierce has some struggles with academics and involvement. However, the boys cross country team has consistently demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in the classroom and on the course. The senior boys this season make up four of the top five varsity spots on our team. They are all four-year varsity lettermen in cross country and have broken countless records while at Franklin Pierce. However, their involvement doesn’t stop on the course. Two of the four are also completing their associate’s degrees while in high school and will be graduating in the spring with their high school diplomas and associate’s degrees from Pierce College. Another senior is a four-year leadership student, current senior class president, and has held various other leadership and involvement roles throughout his time in high school. The fourth senior varsity boy has a high school cumulative GPA of 3.93 and received offers from top schools to continue his academic and athletic accomplishments after graduation. These four seniors set the bar for being exemplary student athletes with their work ethic, dedication to academic excellence, and athletic prowess. The varsity squad is completed by a sophomore in the fifth spot who set the team record for personal records in a season with seven and was voted Rookie of the Year as a freshman by his teammates. The sixth and seventh varsity spots are held by two freshmen coming from the local middle school. They are as dedicated as the current seniors were as freshmen and will continue the strong academic and athletic performances in the coming years.
Junior Annika Weedon is a tough person to spike on. She currently leads the Sound Christian Lady Lions Volleyball Team in blocks. At their last game versus Northwest Christian (Lacey), Weedon had 11 successful blocks, with only four errors. The Lions have played 14 sets this year, and Weedon is already at 22 blocks for the season, closing in on the 52 she had last season. Currently, the junior is ranked third in Washington for blocks, as well as first in the Sea-Tac League.
Last week, Femke Laudy recorded eight goals and had two assists in only two games played, despite being double- or even triple-teamed by defenders. In four total games this season, Laudy has either scored or assisted on 19 of Annie Wright’s 23 goals.
Peninsula senior Elektra Higgins won her race at the Olympia XC Classic this past week, setting a new course record in the process. She also owns the record in the Junior Division, which she sat last year.
Sumner High School senior Austin Ferencz kicked the game-winning field goal in overtime in a week one victory over two-time defending State Champions Lake Stevens this past weekend. Ferencz is also Sumner’s ASB president and carries a cumulative GPA of 3.868.
We're excited to announce that Chris Egan, the KING 5 sports anchor and reporter, will be our guest speaker at the TAC September membership meeting! He'll be sharing his incredible journey from the Olympics, where he had the unique opportunity to join the athletes and broadcast the events. Don't miss this chance to hear firsthand about his experience!
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