Edmonds-Woodway edges Meadowdale 10-9 in 11 innings

The Warrior baseball downed the Mavericks in dramatic fashion on E-W’s home field Monday afternoon, as junior Owen Parsons hit a single to drive in the winning run in the 11th. Andy Willcock hit a three-run home run in the first inning for the Warriors, while Austin Jones added a two-run homer. Meadowdale’s Nathan Ball…

High School Sports Buzz: 2005 E-W graduate Hardy enjoying life in minors

Blaine Hardy, a former standout pitcher and 2005 graduate of Edmonds-Woodway High School, is living in the moment, one which has taken him to AA baseball and a step closer to the Majors. But don’t think Hardy is looking ahead; he’s patient, just like his pitching. His concept is pitch-by-pitch — you can’t get three…

High School Sports Buzz

Ah, the joys of spring sports and trying to get a game in despite rain (or hail, or sometimes even snow) showers. Here’s a summary of results for the past week, courtesy of My Edmonds News sports contributor Michael Johnson: Monday April 5, 2010 SOFTBALL Jackson 8, Meadowdale 5 GIRLS TENNIS Edmonds-Woodway 7, Meadowdale 0…

High School Sports Buzz

Here’s the latest sports news from Edmonds-area high schools, courtesy of My Edmonds News sports writer Michael Johnson. Have sports news to share? Use the “submit news” box on the left side of the home page. Monday, March 29 BOYS SOCCER Mountlake Terrace 3, Meadowdale 2 -Manix Alvarez (MT) scored the game-winning goal in overtime…

High School Sports Buzz

Freelance sports writer Michael Johnson provides a weekly wrap-up of local high school athletics for My Edmonds News. Send story ideas, scores and other sports tips to My Edmonds News using the Submit Community News box on the left side of the home page. Mike Pittis resigns as head coach of Edmonds-Woodway’s volleyball program After…

Lynnwood Today: Terrace-Brier Soccer Club struggling after theft

The latest on the Terrace-Brier Soccer Club was posted on the Lynnwood Today website: Will the summer soccer camps happen this year for the Terrace-Brier Soccer Club? So far the answer is yes. The club is trying to figure out how to pay for its popular programs after the ex-treasurer allegedly stole $76,000. The club…

Soccer: Kamiak edges Meadowdale, 1-0

Despite the Knights’ tremendous advantage on number of shots over the Mavericks Friday night on the Kamiak’s home field, Meadowdale kept it close all the way down the wire. Many of Kamiak’s shots were just off the mark, either hitting the crossbars or posts. One finally found its way into the net as Bryton Reim…

Soccer: E-W boys defeat Mariner, 1-0

Jeremy Wentzel scored in the 30th minute for Edmonds-Woodway as the Warriors defeated Mariner Friday night, with Danny Dubois on the assist. Goalkeeper Erik Whitney earned the shutout. E-W is now 1-1-1 on the season.

Warriors edge Scots 4-2 Thursday

The Warriors (2-0 in league) notched their second baseball victory over Shorecrest — this time on Edmonds-Woodway’s home field — beating the Scots 4-2. Winning pitcher Blaine Liukko struck out six and also went 2-for-4 at the plate with a double. Derek Callahan was 2-for-3 with a home run, a double and 2 RBIs.

Warrior girls’ tennis downs Mountlake Terrace

It was a warm spring day for high school tennis as the Edmonds-Woodway girls defeated Mountlake Terrace 6-1 in Wesco South play Wednesday. At No. 1 singles, Amanda Waldron d. Teryn Bouche (MLT) 6-1, 6-3; No. 2 Michelle Nelson d. Gillian Braden-Armstrong (MLT) 6-2, 6-1; No. 3 Jane Hong d. Patricia Isia (MLT) 6-1, 6-0…

E-W baseball blanks Shorecrest 2-0

Edmonds-Woodway’s baseball team got off to a strong start in Wesco South league play Tuesday, scoring a 2-0 victory over Shorecrest High School on the Scots’ home field. Winning pitcher was Derek Callahan; Brandon Lowe picked up the save. Joe Lopresti hit a two-run homer, while Austin Jones went 3-4 for the Warriors. E-W faces…

E-W and Kamiak battle to a 1-1 tie

  Edmonds-Woodway and Kamiak battled to a 1-1 tie in boys Wesco South soccer action last Friday night. Kamiak was dominant in the first 40 minutes with a decided advantage on ball possession, but a solid showing in goal by Edmonds-Woodway GK Eric Whitney kept the visitors off the scoreboard and the first half ended…

High School Sports Buzz

It’s spring sports season in Edmonds, and athletes at both Edmonds-Woodway and Meadowdale high schools can be found on the baseball and softball diamonds, golf courses, soccer fields, tennis courts and running tracks between now and early May.My Edmonds News’ sports contributor Michael Johnson has a profile here of some of the sports teams, with…

Meadowdale downs Franklin to earn 5th place trophy at state

Meadowdale’s boys basketball team defeated defending state 3A champion Franklin 66-55 to take fifth place in the state 3A basketball tournament in the Tacoma Dome Saturday. Casey Hamlett led the Mavericks with 33 points and 10 rebounds. Sam Werner added 13 for Meadowdale, which led 33-25 at halftime. The Mavericks were sixth-place finishers at state…

Meadowdale boys to play for 5th place Saturday

Congratulations to the Meadowdale Mavericks, who earned the right to play Franklin High School for fifth/eighth place in the state 3A boys basketball tournament consolation final at the Tacoma Dome Saturday. Game time is 11:30 a.m. Meadowdale defeated Renton 44-36 Friday to earn the trip to the trophy game. Connor Hamlett led the Mavericks with…

Mavericks beat Bulldogs, 55-43 in consolation round

Note: Updated with opponent name, game time Meadowdale’s boys basketball team kept its hopes alive for a 5th or 8th place state tournament trophy, defeating the Foster Bulldogs 55-43 in the consolation round of the state 3A basketball tournament at the Tacoma Dome Thursday. Connor Hamlett led the Mavericks with 30 points and 10 rebounds….

Meadowdale boys lose 49-43 to Enumclaw; face Foster Thursday

Meadowdale High School’s boys basketball team lost 49-43 to undefeated Enumclaw in the first round of the state 3A high school basketball tournament Wednesday. The Mavericks will face Foster of Tacoma in the consolation bracket at noon Thursday. Meadowdale (19-7) was led by Connor Hamlett, who scored 18 points and grabbed 15 rebounds.

Meadowdale boys play Enumclaw in state opener Wednesday

The Meadowdale High School boys basketball team (19-6) will face unbeaten Enumclaw (24-0) in the first round of the state 3A tournament Wednesday. Tipoff is 3:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome, with the winner moving on to face either Foster or Bellevue at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Warrior girls beat Moses Lake 44-38; take fifth at state!

Edmonds-Woodway’s girls basketball team will bring a new piece of hardware home to the high school’s trophy case Monday after defeating Moses Lake 44-38 Saturday to earn fifth place in the 4A girls state basketball tournament. It was the first time that a girls basketball team from Edmonds-Woodway had appeared at state since 1993, and…

It’s official: Edmonds-Woodway to bring home a trophy Saturday

The Warrior girls’ basketball team beat Lewis & Clark from Spokane 56-53 in 4A State Basketball tournament action Friday. Edmonds-Woodway now advances to the consolation final for either a 5th- or an 8th-place trophy Saturday, playing Moses Lake at 11:30 a.m. in the Tacoma Dome. Leading scorers for Edmonds-Woodway were Madeline Kasper and Angela Woods,…

Warriors down Federal Way 55-52; face Lewis & Clark Friday

The Edmonds-Woodway High School girls’ basketball team bounced back from Wednesday’s first-round state championship defeat to beat Federal Way, 55-52, Thursday at the Tacoma Dome. The Lady Warriors now meet Lewis and Clark High School from Spokane in an 11 a.m. game Friday. The winner of that contest will earn the right to play for…

Maverick boys lose; must win on Saturday to advance to state 3A

Despite a 36-point performance by Connor Hamlett, the Meadowdale Mavericks lost 55-50 to Glacier Peak High School in 3A District playoff action Wednesday night. The Mavericks (18-6) can still advance if they defeat Shorecrest in a winner-to-state, loser-out game at 6 p.m. Saturday at Glacier Peak.

Warriors lose opener to Auburn Riverside; play Federal Way Thursday

Edmonds-Woodway’s girls basketball team lost its opening playoff game, 51-39, to Auburn Riverside, and now plays at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the tournament’s consolation bracket. The Lady Warriors started out strong, leading at halftime 24-20, but couldn’t contain a second-half surge by Auburn Riverside, ranked No. 1 in state 4A. Ashley Albertson led E-W with…

Community, school get behind Lady Warriors as they head to state tourney

At 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Edmonds-Woodway girls basketball team will play in the state high school basketball tournament for the first time in 17 years. While that’s big news, the state tournament bid is bigger than the basketball team. It’s also important to the school and the community, as the event will draw an estimated…