- December 3, 2011
Skyview vs Skyline Fnials LIVE Updates
Skyview (11-2) is taking on the Skyline Spartans (10-3) tonight from the Tacoma Dome in the 4A WIAA Finals.
Follow along with live updates
or Watch on Root Sports on the ol’ HDTV
Skyview Linemen Jonah Koreski, Willie Lopez, Dylan Bratlie, Matt Cruz, Cody Eldridge and Riley Bockmier inside the Tacoma Dome before their Finals game with Skyline
Finals Preview: Skyview Vs Skyline (at Tacoma Dome)
#9 Skyview (11-2) vs Skyline (10-3), 7:30 pm Saturday, Tacoma Dome
Winner is the WIAA 4A State Champions
WIAA 4A Football Finals
Who: Skyview (11-2) vs. Skyline (10-3)
Where: Tacoma Dome
When: December 3, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $11-$15
Television: Root Sports
Web stream: wiaanetwork.com
Twitter: @gshl_skyview
In-game updates: Skyview Team Page
Stadium Location
Tacoma Dome Street Address:
2727 East D Street
Tacoma, WashingtonNotable: Seattle Times poll has Skyline winning with a 65%-35% vote (474 votes)…Forrest Russell, Zach Wallace and William Lopez have been added to the list of Washingtonpreps.com’s top junior recruits (below)… Skyline MLB Peyton Pelluer (jr.) is the son of former WSU linebacker Scott Pelluer, who played five seasons for the New Orleans Saints, and is the nephew to former UW and Dallas Cowboy QB Steve Pelluer…Skyline QB Max Browne, who was recently named Washington Gatorade Player of the Year, was 1st Team All State Last Year (this year should be a foregone conclusion)…The Spartans have an amazing six different wide receivers with at least 300 yards receiving on the season, and four have just about 500 yards or more…Both Skyline and Skyview opened in 1997, Skyline has won state championships in 2000, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 and finished 2nd in 2004 and 2010…Evergreen defeated Skyline 28-14 in the 2004 4A title game…Former Woodland and Battle Ground head football coach Jim Sharkey defeated Skyline last year 24-16 with his Ferris Saxons…Skyline and Skyview both played Issaquah this season, Skyline defeated the Eagles 41-14 in week 4 while Skyview defeated the Eagles 47-17 in week 10…Skyline Junior QB Max Browne leads the state among 4A passers with 3813 passing yards and 43 touchdowns while Skyview Senior RB Parker Henry leads the state among 4A rushers with 2161 rushing yards and 31 rushing touchdowns…Skyline has losses to Bellevue (14-0 3A Washington state champs), Lake Oswego (13-0 6A Oregon Semifinalist) and Eastlake (10-2 4A Washington Quarterfinalist) while Skyview has losses to Coeur d’Alene (12-0 5A Idaho state champs) and Sherwood (13-0 5A Oregon Finalist).
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
- How Skyline defends Skyview: While Lake Stevens did a heck of a job selling out against Parker Henry, holding him to a season-worst 4.05 yards per carry on 17 carries, they paid for it allowing Kieran McDonagh to show his arm and legs passing for 339 yards and 2 TDs, and rushing for 65 and another 2 TDs. Will Skyline load up the box like Lake Stevens did or back off and play more of a balanced approach and risk Parker going off (or entering “Beast Mode” like many like to say) like the 2,165-yard rusher has done so well this season? Either way, Skyline has one of the best MLB’s in the state (and one of leaders in state in tackles) in #52 Peyton Pelluer who will be tracking him.
- If Kieran McDonagh will have to come up big again: He hasn’t had to do it often this year because Parker Henry has just been that good, but this Skyline defense is much better than advertised and, much like Skyview’s, has gotten much stronger as the late regular season transitioned through the playoffs. McDonagh only passed (needed to) for 200+ twice in the regular season; however, McDonagh has flat out been on fire in the playoffs, throwing for a combined 1,262 (315.5 per, 68.6% completions) and 10 TDs to just 4 INTs in 4 playoff games.
- Max Browne’s pass protection and effectiveness in the passing game: Woodinville did a great job of getting after Max Browne in the second half of last week’s narrow defeat. Max Browne is widely considered one of the top junior quarterbacks in the entire nation (see his offers etc. below). His 43 touchdown passes are by far the most in the state. He had 50 touchdown passes his sophomore year. Skyview will again have to come up big in the pass rush department like they did against another of the state’s elite, Jake Nelson, last week when they sacked him 5 times. Even if Skyview’s pass rush isn’t dominant, Browne will be facing probably the best secondary he has faced all year, with the likes of Reiley Henderson at corner and the great safety tandem of Mo Morrison and David Garlington. Morrison and Garlington are two of the best at their respective positions in the state. Skyline has a load of effective receivers to account for, so it will be interesting to see who wins the passing game.
- X-Factor for Skyline – Damian Greene: It is natural and is instinctive to describe Skyline in terms of having a great passing game and quarterback like Max Browne, but, as Woodinville found out last week, and as Lake Stevens found out against Skyview, if you pay too much attention to one aspect of a team’s offense, you may just pay for it. Skyview is known for their pick-your-poison, balanced offense. But just when you think you have Skyline figured out as a predominantly passing team, they throw a guy like senior running back Damian Greene (#7) at you. Green, the son of former Seattle Seahawk receiver Danny Greene, was named the Seattle Times Star of the Week for this past week following the Woodinville win. While Woodinville may arguably have the top run defense in the state, Greene still rushed for a touchdown and killed Woodinville with 2 TD receptions out of the backfield (one for 60, and over 100 yards receiving for the game), broke-up a key pass, recovered a fumble and made a huge, touchdown-saving tackle. He has excellent speed and quickness in space and is also going to be a big factor at defensive back.
- How big of a factor championship game experience will play: This is Skyline’s fifth straight trip to the state title game at Tacoma Dome, having won three titles in that span. This is Skyview’s first state title game – and second trip to the Tacoma Dome – period. If this is a tight game, or if Skyview has a lead and Skyline is making a late charge, it will be interesting to see how Skyview holds up being at the disadvantage experience-wise in championship games.
Skyview Senior RB Parker Henry leads the state among all 4A rushers with 2,161 yards and 31 touchdowns. Henry was selected as the 4A GSHL All-League Offensive Player of the Year. Photo by Dave Scott
STAT LEADERS
Skyline
Offense:
- QB Max Browne – 273-389 (70.5%), 3813 passing yards, 43 TDs, 5 INTs
- RB Damian Greene – 117-674 rushing, 5.76 per, 7 TDs
- WR Taggart Krueger – 60-914 receiving, 9 TDs
- WR Trevor Barney – 48-614 receiving, 9 TDs
- WR Mason Gregory – 27-323 receiving, 4 TDs
- WR Matt Sinatro – 39-544 receiving, 4 TDs
- WR Andrew Giese – 29-408 receiving, 3 TDs
- WR Nic Sblendorio – 38-490 receiving, 8 TDs
Defense:
- LB Peyton Pelluer – 115 solo tackles, 11.3 per game
Skyview Senior QB Kieran McDonagh has passed for 2,622 yards and 24 touchdowns while also rushing for another 335 yards and 6 more touchdowns this season. McDonagh was selected as the 1st Team 4A GSHL All-League QB. Photo by Dave Scott
Skyview
- QB Kieran McDonagh -163-240 (67.9%), 2622 passing, 23 TDs, INTs, 80-359 rushing, 7 TDs
- RB Parker Henry – 246-2160 rushing, 8.78 per, 31 TDs
- WR Reiley Henderson – 57-866 receiving, 9 TDs
- WR Forrest Russell – 46-781 receiving, 7 TDs
- WR Mo Morrison – 16-256 receiving, 4 TDs
- WR David Garlington – 13-252 receiving, 2 TDs
- WR Spencer Miles – 16-246 receiving, 2 TDs
TEAM COMPARISON
- Passing yards per game: Skyview 226.5; Skyline 327.2
- Rushing yards per game: Skyview 230.3; Skyline 105.7
- Points per game: Skyview 43.4; Skyline 42.3
- Points given up per game: Skyview 17.1; Skyline 23.6
- Maxpreps.com National Rank: Skyview 208th; Skyline 113th
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
- The Columbian’s preview of the game by Tim Martinez: http://bit.ly/veo4qJ
- Seattle Times title game scouting reports: http://bit.ly/thLdzI
- Seattle Times’ Mason Kelly on Skyline’s Star LB Peyton Pelluer: http://bit.ly/sXKptW
- Mason Kelly’s title game predictions from all classes: http://bit.ly/sdH4BQ
- Mason Kelly’s article regarding Skyline superstar QB Max Browne winning Washington Gatorade Player of the Year honors: http://bit.ly/tkTTtn
- Tacoma News Tribune’s Doug Pacey’s blog preview of the game: http://bit.ly/uNvI1K
- Issaquah Reporter’s Preview: http://bit.ly/sKoyFI
SKYLINE SPARTANS
Skyline Junior QB Max Browne has passed for 3,813 yards and 43 touchdowns this season and was just named the Washington State Gatorade Player of the Year. Photo by Dirk Knudsen
Record: 10-3 (3-1), 2nd place KingCo 4A Crest Division
- Offense: Spread
- Defense: 4-3
Sept. 2 Liberty W 62-27 Sept. 9 Bellevue L 31-17 Sept. 16 at Lake Oswego L 56-46 Sept. 23 at Issaquah W 41-14 Sept. 30 Redmond W 56-17 Oct. 7 at Newport W 49-20 Oct. 14 Jackson W 49-24 Oct. 21 at Eastlake L 28-21 Oct. 29 Roosevelt W 45-14 State PlayoffsNov 4 Monroe W 59-21 Nov 12 at Mead W 27-17 Nov 19 Central Valley W 52-17 Nov 26 v Woodinville W 26-21
Impact players on offense as reported by Skyline Head Coach Mat Taylor:- #4 QB Max Browne – 6’5″, 210
- #7 RB Damian Greene – 5’9″, 175
- #9 WR Nic Sblendorio – 6’0″, 185
- #5 WR Trevor Barney – 5’8″, 160
- #10 WR Matt Sinatro – 5’10″, 150
- #1 WR Taggart Kreuger – 6’2″, 185
- #67 OL Joe Beattie – 5’10″, 210
- #71 OL Ben Vavra – 6’3″, 250
Impact players on defense as reported by Skyline Head Coach:
Skyline Senior RB Damian Greene gives the Spartans a run threat to go along with the high-powered passing attack. Greene has rushed for 674 yards and 7 touchdowns this season. Photo by Dirk Knudsen
- #52 LB Peyton Pelluer – 6’1″, 220
- #7 DB Damian Greene – 5’9″, 175
- #51 DL Austin Owen – 5’11″, 240
- #50 DE Brandon Fischer – 6’1″, 210
- #24 LB Devin Benford – 6’4″, 205
- #22 DB Connor Gilchrist – 5’10″, 180
- #41 LB Peter Stromgren – 5’11″, 195
Skyline Head Coach’s thoughts regarding Skyview:
General impressions of Skyview and what and/or who concerns him most – “Very good football team that plays with great discipline on both sides of the ball. Obviously they are big up front and have athletes that make plays. Offensively, the play of the RB and QB right now are concerning and we have to limit their big plays. Defensively, they fly around and play disciplined football. On both sides you can tell they are coached very well.”
Keys to winning – “Create Turnovers and eliminate big plays on defense. On offense, play Skyline Football and play within the system.”
Thoughts on, like Skyview, scheduling two tough early season opponents in Bellevue and Lake Oswego (both tough losses) and how it prepared the team in the long run as opposed to schedule less talented opponents - “The best thing we can do early in the season is put in the kids in situation and games which create a playoff type atmosphere. The only way to do this is play the top teams around. It can only make you better and the best part is the kids have to react to adverse situations and how they react to those situations in a positive way will only make you better as a team and unity. You cannot create this if you are playing teams that or average to below average.”
On avoiding complacency keeping the team motivated considering the fact the Spartans have played in five straight title games (and won three) – ”The motivation of playing in the playoffs takes care of itself. The players have learned from the old players growing up in the program the expectations of playing in the playoffs. As a head coach it is my responsibility to create team bonding experiences or ways to focus the players during the week. This has been anything from something as simple as a decal on the helmet, make t-shirts to having a sit down talk about goal setting. The other thing is playing the schedules that both of us have has prepared us for this moment. ”
Former Skyline WR Kasen Williams started for the Spartans from 2007-2010 and played in 4 WIAA State Finals, going 3-1. Williams is now a starting WR at the University of Washington as a Freshman. Photo by Dirk Knudsen
On the privilege and luxury of having Jake Heaps and Max Browne at QB back-to-back – “I have been very, very spoiled. The best thing is they are the most competitive kids I have ever coached and are great leaders. Obviously with play calling I have more freedom, but we still have to play within the system we have in place to succeed.”
Thoughts on the quality of the defense Skyline has despite the offense seemingly receiving all the publicity - “The defense has really started to gel. I think the most difficult thing in the beginning of the season is we started a lot of new faces on defense and they are now playing with confidence and trust in each other.”
On the experience of facing Mead at Joe Albi Stadium in the snow in the 1st round - “Going to Spokane was a lot of fun. This group has great chemistry and it was fun to go on a road trip. The players were focused and ready for the game. Mead was a very, very good football team and we were happy to get out of there with a win. I was very proud of the play of our offensive line because in order to win that game we had to run the football on our first drive against a very good line and they did.”
Thoughts on the current players getting to see both Jake Heaps (BYU) and Kasen Williams (UW) playing for big-time programs on national TV – It is a lot of fun and very proud moments to watch these kids play as well as the other players playing college football.
Schedule/Results and Stats:
Final League Standings:
Washingtonpreps.com’s Top 60 and/or “Prospects List” Members (highest ranking from either list used):
- Max Browne – 6’5″, 210, 1st-ranked QB (jr.); rated 4-star by Scouts.com; ranked the no. 3 Pro Style QB in the nation for the junior class by 247sports.com; offers from CAL, WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN, UTAH, CLEMSON, COLORADO, OREGON STATE,
- Peyton Pelluer – 6’1″, 220, 3rd-ranked LB (jr.)
- Mason Gregory – 6’5″, 205, 5th-ranked WR
- Damien Greene – 5’9″, 175 15th-ranked DB
SKYVIEW STORM
Skyview Senior DB/WR David Garlington was selected as a 1st Team DB to the 2011 4A GSHL All-League team and is the 5th leading receiver for the Strom with 262 yards and 2 touchdowns. Photo by Dave Scott
Record: 11-2 (4-0), 1st place GSHL 4A
Sept. 2 Sherwood OR L 27-24 Sept. 10 at Coeur d’Alene ID L 52-14 Sept. 16 at Heritage* W 49-7 Sept. 23 Camas W 31-10 Sept. 30 at Lincoln OR W 61-6 Oct. 7 Battle Ground* W 76-0 Oct. 14 at Evergreen* W 61-9 Oct. 21 at Columbia River W 36-29 Oct. 28 Union* W 44-27 State PlayoffsNov 4 Issaquah W 47-17 Nov 11 Kentwood W 34-7 Nov 19 Bellarmine Prep W 42-17 Nov 26 v Lake Stevens W 38-14
Detailed Scouting Report on Skyview’s Impact Players as Provided by Bryan Levesque to Washingtonpreps.com:2 Kieran McDonagh 12 6’2 235 QB/LB
- Kieran is a big physical QB who can make all the passes needed as well as give a legit run threat. A true leader and has taken his God given talents and pushed himself to become the best QB he can be.
3 Reiley Henderson 11 5’10 170 WR/DB
- Reiley is a natural football player who has excellent speed to go along with great hands and precise route running.
Skyview Junior WR Reiley Henderson leads the entire Greater St. Helens League with 866 receiving yards and has 9 touchdowns. Henderson was selected as a 1st team 4A GSHL All-League WR for the second year in a row. Photo by Dave Scott
5 Xavier Norman 11 6’0 185 RB/LB
- Xavier has raw talent with good speed.
11 David Garlington 12 5’11 180 WR/DB
- David is a very athletic ball hawk that just makes plays. He makes offenses pay when they attempt to avoid Henderson and Morrison, and knows how to get open and move the sticks on offense.
23 Forrest Russell 11 5’7 145 WR/DB
- Forrest Russell may be a bit undersized, but his top end speed and ability to make defenders miss more than make up for his lack of size.
25 Mo Morrison 12 5’11 215 WR/DB
- Mo is a ball hawk that not only loves to make you pay for coming into his area, he has the size at 215+ to make you remember him the rest of the game.
33 Jabari Marshall 11 6’2 190 RB/LB
- Jabari has speed and length and a knack for finding the football. In on just about every play, whether run or pass.
42 Parker Henry 12 6’0 205 RB/LB
- Parker is a flat out beast. No one works harder before, during or after the game then Henry does. A very physical runner who refuses to go down. He has the ability to run over and around defenders and just gets the football into the end zone.
51 Anthony Chamberlain 11 6’2 255 OL/DL
- Anthony is a very aggressive raw talent with speed to burn coming off the edge. Learning how to use different moves to set up Offensive Linemen. Huge upside.
Skyview Senior OL/DL Johan Koreski in only his first year of varsity football started on the OL and was selected to the 1st Team 4A GSHL All-League Team as a DL. Photo by Dave Scot0t
63 Dylan Bratlie 12 6’5 285 OL/DL
- Dylan has very good technique and loves to play on the OL. Still has room to grow into his 6’5 frame and can both pass and run block.
65 Zack Wallace 11 6’4 305 OL/DL
- Zack Wallace is an early bloomer with strength to move defenders out of the way.
71 Riley Bockmier 12 6’3 245 OL/DL
- Riley has become an unstoppable pass rusher with the ability to run down a running back.
72 Jonah Koreski 12 6’1 280 OL/DL
- Jonah is a good run stopper who has a knack for finding the football.
74 Willie Lopez 11 6’5 250 OL/DL
- Willie has plenty of length and is tough to block coming off the edges, His length can cause a lot of issues in the opposing passing attack.
Coach Kizer’s general impressions of Skyline and who and/or what concerns him most: “They are very sound in all three phases of the game. Obviously they have been there before, this not going to be anything new to them, their experience is one of their best attributes.”
On what about Skyline really stood out on tape other than the obvious, widely-known team traits: “They are very good tacklers. They aren’t the biggest team we have played but they are far and away the best tackling team we have played.”
On what surprised him about last week’s win vs. Lake Stevens: “Our DB’s did such a great job that our DL got some coverage sacks. I was confident that they would play well, but that was their best game all year, against the best QB we have seen.”
Thoughts on what it meant to the team to finally accomplish “129″: “It has been an awesome ride, while everyone knows this is the last week, nobody wants it to stop. We have achieved the 129 goal, now they have changed NBLC to NBSC.”
Putting into words the game Kieran McDonagh had last week: “He made some great throws, had some great runs, but most importantly he had some great decisions. His poise was steady throughout the game. For him to stay as level and calm as he did in that environment and on that stage was great to see.”
Thoughts on the play-calling and what he was thinking while everything seemed to be working so well: “When you are playing you rarely get that feeling of being in ‘the zone’, when all of your players have that at the same time, it starts to rub off onto the coaches.”
On Skyline’s similar offensive style of play and how it affects preparation and if it can lead to a false sense of security: “You don’t get complacent when you play a team that is playing in their 5th straight final. While they do some things we do, they are also very different. They are definitely more similar to Lake Stevens in what they do than to us.”
His opinion as to why the defense has really seemed to pick-up its game this postseason against better competition: “Some guys are getting healthy which helps and some guys are starting to realize their potential. We had some guys make some plays in the Union game which showed them how good they really could be.”
The one thing he will remember most about this historical season if Skyview wins: “The leadership and spirit of this senior group. We have a lot of juniors and some sophomores in some key roles for us, but these seniors have been unbelievable. After starting 0-2 lesser men would have folded, but not these guys…these guys are special!”
Skyview Junior DE Anthony Chamberlain and the Storm DL put the head on Lake Stevens QB Jake Nelson all game last weekend, forcing 2 interceptions and recording 3 sacks. They will need to get the same pressure on Skyline's Max Browne if they want to win a state title. Photo by Dave Scott
Washingtonpreps.com’s Top 60 and/or “Prospects List” Members (highest ranking from either list used):
- Kieran McDonagh, 6’2”, 235, 2nd-ranked QB; 15th-ranked ATH
- Parker Henry, 5’10”, 205, 5th-ranked, RB;
- Dylan Bratlie, 17th-ranked OL
- David Garlington, DB
- Mo Morrison, 6’0”, 200, DB
- Forrest Russell, 5’8″, 150 WR
- Zach Wallace, 6’3″, 300 OL
- William Lopez, 6’3″ 215, DL
MY PREDICTION:
“I expect Skyview to have a tougher time defensively in this game as opposed to last week against Jake Nelson and Lake Stevens. I see RB Greene as a real threat in multiple ways, and Max Browne is so talented that he is going to put up some yardage and points early, no doubt about it. However, Parker Henry is going to get going this week and Skyview is going to score points like they have done all season long and give Skyline problems with their excellent offensive balance as well. In addition to having Max Browne and Greene, I think Skyline’s championship game experience is a factor in their favor. But it won’t be enough. I see the lead changing hands several times. Skyline may have the lead even as late as the 4th quarter, but I think Skyview’s combination of size on both lines and speed will eventually wear Skyline down, and Parker Henry will do just enough to be the difference in this game. I’m by no means 100% confident with this pick, as it could easily go either way, but my score is Skyview 31, Skyline 28.
Expert Picks:
- Bryan: Skyview
- Mike: Skyview
- Cody: Skyview
- Josh: Skyview
- WSUMJ: Skyview
You can contact Mike at mike@gshlfootball.com or 360-921-3256
- December 2, 2011
Camas K/P Roldan Alcobendas Highlight Video On Youtube
Camas K/P Roldan Alcobendas has a very nice highlight video on Youtube. I have embedded the videos below. Please note, this video was not produced by www.gshlfootball.com but by Roldan Alcobendas.
If you are aware of any other GSHL players who have highlight videos on vimeo, please let us know (send e-mail to bryan@gshlfootball.com) and we will showcase them here as well.
- December 1, 2011
Paul & Bryan Weekly GSHL Football Podcast – Semifinals Recap And Finals Predictions
Paul Valencia of 360preps.com and Bryan Levesque of GSHLFootball.com talk Greater St. Helens League Football on their weekly podcast
The Columbian’s 360Preps reporter Paul Valencia and GSHLFootball.com founder Bryan Levesque will be doing a weekly podcast on the Greater St. Helens League.
Semifinals Recap And Finals Predictions
December 1, 2011
In this weeks podcast:
Paul and Bryan talk about the 2 Semifinals games involving GSHL teams, Skyview’s win over #8 Lake Stevens and Camas’ loss to #3 O’Dea.
They talk about the Papermakers season and how they set both offensive and defensive records along with setting team records.
Skyview played a near perfect game Satruday, and Paul and Bryan break it all down. They also spend a lot of time looking ahead to the 4A Finals Skyview vs. Skyline.
As Skyview Nears First Football State Championship Game, The Storm Receive Loads Of Columbian Ink!
The Skyview Strom are just 2 days away from playing in the schools first ever state championship game, Saturday in the Tacoma Dome.
Columbian Sports reporter Paul Velencia has written an article on the Storm each day this week, and still has a few more to come. If you have missed any of this weeks Storm coverage from The Columbian, take a look below and give them a read!
The Columbian's Paul Valencia writes about the Skyview fan support leading up to their 4A Championship game this Saturday in the Tacoma Dome. Photo by Troy Wayrynen
Supporting the surging Storm
From The Columbian (November 29, 2011) - 360preps.comBy Paul Valencia
While the Skyview football team prepares to play in the state championship game, the rest of the school is getting prepared to follow the Storm to glory.
“The buzz is everywhere. Everyone is proud to be a cloud,” said junior Brad Usselman, the student body vice president. “Everyone is talking about it: ‘Who ya going to the game with?’ They want Saturday to be here now. It’s like we’ve been waiting years and years.”
Proud to be a cloud.
Skyview students, teachers, and administrators love finding new terms of affection for the Storm.
Skyview takes on Skyline — a battle for Washington’s Sky — on Saturday in the Class 4A state championship game. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at Tacoma Dome.
The Columbian's Paul Valencia writes about Skyview Senior RB Parker Henry. Photo by Troy Wayrynen
No doubt that Henry is epitome of Skyview
From The Columbian (November 30, 2011) – 360preps.comBy Paul Valencia
Prior to his team’s state semifinal football game Saturday evening, Skyview defensive lineman Anthony Chamberlain asked me to come find him after the contest.
Moments after Skyview’s victory over Lake Stevens, I made my way down to the Tacoma Dome field. Chamberlain and his teammates were busy celebrating with their fans.
He noticed me, walked over, and this is what he had to say:
“I told Parker from the get-go, we’re going to get him a ring. We’re on that path. We’ve got one more game to do it.”
Parker is Parker Henry, the Class 4A Greater St. Helens League offensive player of the year and the leading rusher in all of Class 4A Washington football.
The Columbian's Paul Valencia writes about Skyview Senior DL Riley Bockmire. Photo by Troy Wayrynen
From The Columbian (December 1, 2011) – 360preps.com
By Paul Valencia
Riley Bockmier stood before his teammates prior to a playoff game a few weeks back to deliver a message from the heart.
“I was told I’d never play again — twice — and I’m here,” Bockmier said.
He is here, with his Skyview teammates, preparing to play in the Class 4A state championship football game. The Storm take on Skyline of Sammamish at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Tacoma Dome.
A defensive lineman, Bockmier did not need to remind his teammates of all he had endured to play his senior year. They know of his two knee surgeries and the initial diagnosis that his playing days were finished.
So instead, he expressed to his teammates that the only way for him to honor his work and commitment to returning to football was to play each play like it could be his last.
Keep an eye out in tomorrow’s Columbian for another story on the Skyview football team as well.
Skyview Boosters Sending Rooter Buses To Tacoma Saturday For Storm’s Finals Game Vs Skyline
Skyview is taking a community rooter bus up to the Tacoma Dome Saturday for he Storm's 4A title game with Skyline. 50 people are needed and reservations are requited by 4pm Friday. The bus will leave at 3pm on Saturday from Alki Middle School. Photo by Dave Scott
Saturday Skyview defeated #8 Lake Stevens 38-14 in the 4A Semifnials at the Tacoma Dome. With the win the Strom advance to this weekends 4A Finals, again at the Tacoma Dome, Saturday night at 7:30 p.m..
The Skyview Boosters will be sending up rooter buses for both students and parents Saturday. Below is the provided press release for the adult rooter bus.
It’s 129 miles and all the GSHL Community is behind our Skyview TEAM!!!
We’re coordinating a Community Rooter BUS and need 50 rider reservations by Friday at 4 PM!
All ages permitted! The bus is for parents, friends, students, young kids, alumni, grandparents, and anyone friendly to Skyview football! YES – it includes a bathroom!
We’ve coordinating with Blue Star Motor Coach to make the round trip to the Tacoma Dome.
DEPART: 3 pm from Alki Middle School parking lot (Jazz festival is at Skyview)
RETURN: Approximately 1:30 am back to Alki. We plan to be back in time to welcome the Storm football players off the bus at Skyview.
Bring your own TAILGATE food and choice of beverages (no glass) and have fun on the bus all the way up! Bring your STORM SPIRIT!
Of course, we plan to CELEBRATE all the way back down, because we expect to watch our players become champions! Imagine how much fun it will be to let someone else drive!!
Only Restriction: NO GLASS ALLOWED on bus!
The estimated price $24 per person!! (Again we need 50 seats sold!)
Deadline to reserve a seat is 5 pm on FRIDAY, Dec 2nd. Pre-payment information will be sent via email.
RSVP to reserve seats. Marty Fields 360-597-3406 or email: rickybobf@comcast.net
Note: Celebrating with STORM fans on the bus after the State Championship game on Saturday Night – PRICELESS!!
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