As we close out 2025, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of the TAC and for your continued support and involvement with our local student-athletes. We wish you and your loved ones a safe, relaxing, and joyful New Year. We hope 2026 brings good health, happiness, and new opportunities for growth and connection. We look forward to another great year together and are excited for what’s ahead.
Join us on January 8th for the Tacoma-Pierce Athletic Commission's monthly meeting! Social hour will be from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by the meeting from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM at Cheney Stadium. This month's guest speaker is Mariner's Executive Producer and Engineer, Gary Hill Jr! "Gary is like a five-tool ballplayer. He can do it all. He's a creative producer, host, play-by-play announcer, and content creator, and he has a knack for translating statistics so the numbers tell a story. We're excited about what Gary will bring to Mariners baseball as a full-time member of our broadcast team," said Kevin Martinez, Seattle Mariners Sr. Vice President, Marketing and Communications. We are very excited to welcome Gary to this month's lunch meeting.
Please join us for our annual Golden Gloves tournament on January 31st, 2026, at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse! The event will go from 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm. It will be a fun night full of action and hard-fought fights!
If anyone is available and would like to volunteer, please contact Dr. Greg Plancich with his contact information below:
Thank you to everyone who participated in #90ForWillie! The TAC appreciates your time and monetary donations immensely. We have already crushed our goal amount and still have a week left! If you haven't donated yet and are looking to participate, please use the links below to donate, log volunteer hours, share your favorite stories of Willie, and learn more!
Senior quarterback Rylee Emerick led Graham-Kapowsin to two wins this week, throwing for 8 touchdowns and adding another on the ground. A two-way player, she also made a major defensive impact playing both safety and linebacker with numerous flag pulls. Off the field, Rylee is a 4-year band member and carries a 3.9 GPA.
Senior captain Hudson Lindsay has been a driving force behind Concordia Christian Academy’s 3-1 start, averaging a double-double with 24.3 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. Through four contests, Lindsay has recorded three double-doubles and totaled 97 points.
Senior Jayda Guadron, a third-year standout in the program and reigning SPSL MVP, has been on an incredible run this past week. Playing in five games over five days, Guadron totaled 16 receiving touchdowns, showcasing her elite playmaking ability and endurance.
Senior Michael Masini delivered an outstanding week for Gig Harbor, recording two double-doubles with 21 points and 12 rebounds against Capital and 31 points and 11 rebounds versus Lincoln. He also posted 24 points and 9 rebounds in a tough road matchup at Lakes, leading all scorers for the sixth consecutive game.
McGee had 365 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns leading Sumner to back-to-back 4A State titles with a massive performance. McGee also had a 5 touchdown game in the State Semifinal, putting together 11 TDs over the final 2 weeks of the season.
Freshman Juliana Gocha made a stunning varsity debut, recording a double-double in Lakes’ 78–35 win over Central Kitsap. She filled the stat sheet with 22 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals, and a block-an all-around performance that showcased her immediate impact at the high school level.
Senior defensive back Shan Jones came up with two critical interceptions in the semifinal win over Eastside Catholic, helping send Mount Tahoma to its first state championship game in over 40 years.
Senior Meagan Johnson is a standout leader for Bethel, contributing on both the Bison sideline and competition cheer teams as a back spot and base. A multi-sport athlete in softball and wrestling, Johnson excels academically as well, maintaining a 4.0 GPA through both Running Start and Bethel High School.
As a valued member of the Tacoma-Pierce Athletic Commission, you have access to exclusive discounts from local businesses that support our mission and community. Our discount partners are companies that have generously offered special pricing and perks to all TAC members. Our members receive a Membership Card, which may be presented at TAC’s growing list of business partners to receive special discounts.
If you are interested or know anyone who would be interested in joining our discount partner program, please contact Makana Murashige (@mmurashige@rainierdmm.com) for further details. Thank you for continuing to support the TAC and its athletes!
Click the link below to find out more information about discounts specific to each of our partners
If you have an old iPhone or iPod that you don't use, please feel free to donate it to the TAC! We are looking for an older generation device with the headphone jack at the bottom of it to play music during our social hour at Membership Meetings!
Tacoma-Pierce Athletic Commission
Dedicated to the support of amateur sports and civic betterment in Pierce County
As we close out 2025, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of the TAC and for your continued support and involvement with our local student-athletes. We wish you and your loved ones a safe, relaxing, and joyful New Year. We hope 2026 brings good health, happiness, and new opportunities for growth and connection. We look forward to another great year together and are excited for what’s ahead.
Join us on January 8th for the Tacoma-Pierce Athletic Commission's monthly meeting! Social hour will be from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by the meeting from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM at Cheney Stadium. This month's guest speaker is Mariner's Executive Producer and Engineer, Gary Hill Jr! "Gary is like a five-tool ballplayer. He can do it all. He's a creative producer, host, play-by-play announcer, and content creator, and he has a knack for translating statistics so the numbers tell a story. We're excited about what Gary will bring to Mariners baseball as a full-time member of our broadcast team," said Kevin Martinez, Seattle Mariners Sr. Vice President, Marketing and Communications. We are very excited to welcome Gary to this month's lunch meeting.
