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In perhaps the premiere Track meet on the west-coast, certainly in Washington will feature great athletes from Washington, Oregon , and Idaho.

The featured competitors in this year’s event are Kayla Steuckle of Emerald Ridge (Puyallup), and Keanon Lowe of Jesuit (Ore).

Other events that will be ultra-competitive are:

Boys/Girls -1600m:

Girls 100m Hurdles

Girls Shot Put

Girls Discuss

Boys/Girls High Jump

Girls Javelin

Boys 800m

Boys/Girls 4×100

Boys/Girls 4×400

Which events/athletes are you looking forward to seeing?

BOYS
State player of the year, all classes — Joshua Smith, sr., Kentwood.

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CLASS 4A
Player of the year — Joshua Smith, sr., Kentwood.
First-team — Joshua Smith, sr., Kentwood; Brett Kingma, jr., Jackson; Gary Winston, sr., Walla Walla; Cole Dickerson, sr., Federal Way; Ryan Nicholas, sr., Gonzaga Prep.
Honorable mention — Gary Bell, jr., Kentridge; David Trimble, so., Davis; Isiah Umpig, sr., Federal Way.

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CLASS 3A
Co-Player of the year — Andre Winston Jr., sr., Lakes and Riley Carel, sr., Enumclaw.
First-team — Andre Winston Jr., sr., Lakes; Riley Carel, sr., Enumclaw; Chris Morgan, sr., Union; Aaron Bright, sr., Bellevue; Jarell Flora, sr., Bremerton.
Honorable mention — Connor Hamlett, Meadowdale; Robby Douglas, sr., Shadle Park; Will DiIorio, sr., Bainbridge; Alex Williams, sr., Capital.

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CLASS 2A
Player of the year — Patrick Simon, sr., Ephrata.
First-team — Patrick Simon, sr., Ephrata; Derek Dickerson, sr., Squalicum; Evan Coulter, sr., Burlington-Edison; Nick Longmire, sr., Selah; Michael Greene, sr., Squalicum.
Honorable mention — Sean Atkins, sr., Mark Morris; Patrick Voeut, sr., Squalicum; Garrett Stoney, sr., Elma; Joel King, sr., River Ridge.

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CLASS 1A
Player of the year — Joe Harris, sr., Chelan
First-team — Joe Harris, sr., Chelan; Cody Shackett, jr., Cascade Christian; John Gage, sr., Vashon; Josiah Sebens, sr., Meridian; David Downs, sr., Bellevue Christian.
Honorable mention — Mitchell Zapien, jr., Granger; Jonnie Washburn, sr., Cascade Christian; Daniel Cheledinas, sr., King’s; Eli Driessen, sr., Brewster.

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CLASS 2B
Player of the year — Hank Robinson, sr., Pe Ell.
First-team — Hank Robinson, sr., Pe Ell; Cody Brockman, sr., Liberty Christian; Dylan Crawley, sr., Entiat; Tyler Clark, so., Concrete; Ben Servatius, jr., Asotin.
Honorable mention — Jamie Meyer, sr., Bear Creek; Mike McGree, sr., La Salle; Gavin Burt, sr., Garfield-Palouse; Lawrence Fiander, so., White Swan.

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CLASS 1B
Player of the year — Cody Flett, sr., Wellpinit.
First-team — Cody Flett, sr., Wellpinit; Steven Broersma, jr., Sunnyside Christian; Jim Maley, sr., Rosalia; David James, sr., Lummi; Warren Miller, sr., St. John-Endicott.
Honorable mention — Tyler Edwards, jr., Cusick; Trevor Wagenaar, so., Sunnyside Christian; Robert Moss, sr., Neah Bay; Drexler Doherty, jr., Neah Bay; Kennedy Seyler, jr., Wellpinit; Cameron Daniels, Sr., Lake Quinault.

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State player of the year, all classes — Mercedes Wetmore, sr., Auburn Riverside

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CLASS 4A
Player of the year — Mercedes Wetmore, sr., Auburn Riverside.
First-team — Mercedes Wetmore, sr., Auburn Riverside; Danielle Walter, sr., Pasco; Jazmine Redmon, sr., Mead; Kylie Huerta, jr., Kentwood; Kat Cooper, jr., Auburn Riverside.
Honorable mention — Carly Perkins, sr., Kelso; Jamie Weisner, soph., Walla Walla; Deborah Anderson, jr., Mount Tahoma; Jordan Loera, jr., Moses Lake; Betsy Kingma, sr., Newport; Mikaela Rivard, jr., Chiawana.

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CLASS 3A
Player of the year — Cheyenne Wilson, jr., Cleveland.
First-team — Cheyenne Wilson, jr., Cleveland; Tosha Hollingsworth, sr., Capital; Laura Hughes, sr., Hanford; Jessica Madison, jr., Port Angeles; Erika Johnson, jr., Holy Names.
Honorable mention — Kari Luttinen, jr., Seattle Prep; Melissa Williams, jr., Camas; Aleisha Hathaway, soph., Shadle Park; Yaz Fuller, Kennedy.

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CLASS 2A
Player of the year — Tamara Jones, jr., Prosser.
First-team — Tamara Jones, jr., Prosser; Samira McDonald, so., River Ridge; Brandi Thomas, sr., Elma; Kellie McCann-Smith, sr., Clarkston; Shaniqua Nilles, jr., West Valley (Spokane).
Honorable mention — Chelsea Haskey, sr., Black Hills; Deaira Gordon, sr, Ellensburg; Jennifer Cole, jr. River Ridge; Brenna Anderson, sr., Burlington-Edison.

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CLASS 1A
Player of the year — Korina Baker, sr., Freeman.
First-team — Korina Baker, sr., Freeman; Kelli Bowers, sr., Chelan; Janae Klarich, sr., Granger; Tiffany Tornow, sr., Toledo; Jasmine Hommes, so., Lynden Christian.
Honorable mention — Sam Zapien, sr., Granger; Leslie Stillar, sr., Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls); Kristen Schoenherr, jr., Rainier; Megan McIntyre, sr., Freeman.

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CLASS 2B
Player of the year — Kayla Johnson, sr., Colfax.
First-team — Kayla Johnson, sr., Colfax; Savannah Bonny, jr., La Salle; Shelby Barnes, sr., Asotin; Caitlin Duncan, sr., DeSales; Shelby Scott, sr., Liberty Bell.
Honorable mention — Alysha Fox, sr., Northwest Christian; Kelsey Moos, freshman, Reardan; Kayleigh Maltone, sr., Colfax; Breyenne Mosey, jr., Crosspoint.

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CLASS 1B
Player of the year — Kelsey Moser, sr., Colton.
First-team — Kelsey Moser, sr., Colton; Haley Moser, so., Colton; Katelynn Clinton, jr., Bickleton; Melissa Castor, sr., North Sound Christian; Ardis Pullen, sr., Neah Bay.
Honorable mention — Mollie Kramer, jr., Colton; Jessica Angulo, sr., Clallam Bay; Kelly Newhouse, sr., Sunnyside Christian.

Not to be forgotten, we also saw some great girls action across the region. Here is our final 09-10 recap:

Top 5 Players:

1. Danielle Walter: Another big surprise… Silky smooth, handles, range and can get to the hole. Definite D1 talent and will only improve in a system like Gonzaga. That Lady Bulldog team will be fun to watch in the years to come.
2. Mikala Rivard: Can take over a game at will, with a variety of moves. Maybe too unselfish? With a number of talented teammates on the Riverhawk squad that is not a bad thing. Could probably average 30 ppg if she needed to. Riverhawks will contend for a state title next year.
3. Jamie Wiesner: Jr-to-be will be a force to recon with. Showed toughness and competitiveness all season long.
4. Jordan Loera: Class of 2011 standout that plays taller than the 5’8″ she is listed as. Ultra-competitive, with the skills to back it up. Nice 1-2 punch with Bernsen, Chiefs will make another tourney run next year.
5. Heather Worley: Athletic, solid senior showed that volleyball leaping skills and no-fear of diving on the court can transfer very well to the hoops arena.

Top 10 to Watch In 10-11:

1. Mikala Rivard
2. Jamie Wiesner
3. Jordan Loera
4. Kayla Bersen
5. Hayley Hodgins
6. Sadie Sparks
7. Shelby Ellsworth
8. Jaylyn von Oelhoffen
9. Sammi Merry
10 (tie). Sophia Clinton
10. Katie Mahoney

Well, it was truly a fun season following the Big Nine. We covered probably 30+ games this year and got to know the players, coaches and venues quite well. Here is our official recap of the 09-10 season.

Top 5 Players:

We saw some teams more than others, but here are our picks for the top 5 in the Big Nine this year:
1. Gary Winston: Surprise, surprise. “The show” got it done when it counted, carrying his team to a 4th place finish, which is HUGE. Gary has all the tools to succeed at the next level.
2. Malachi Roberts: If I’m a college coach I’m all over this kid. At 6’4″ (and growing?) Malachi runs the floor like a D1 athlete, jumps out the gym, and uses either hand with ease. He projects in college to a 2-guard, but could also play the point.
3. Case Rada: Just a junior, Case is a gamer. One of the best jump shooters in the league, Case has the physical tools to survive a college season. Case can post up smaller opponents, and is also a good rebounder. He is also a clutch player who wants the ball in his hands when the game is on the line.
4. James Lopez: A true point guard, James is more than willing to distribute the ball. In fact, he is probably just as happy making a no-look pass as he is making a circus shot lay-up. He has outside game and is also not afraid to go to the rack.
5. Michael Wiesner: Showed in numerous games that he is a scorer. At 6’6″ this will serve him well at the next level. An excellent shooter who will only gain MORE range in college, look for the Grizzlies to be very happy with this addition to their squad.

Top 10 to Watch In 10-11:

1. Case Rada
2. David Trimble
3. Devonte Luckett
4. Justin Pedley
5. Tyler Holle
6. Calvin Douglas
6. (tie) Garrett Anderson
7. Reggie Clinton
8. Justin Smith
9. Israel Manzo
10. Derek Porter

103: 10-EMILY NORDT{WENATCHEE}

112: 09-MARYELLEN GUTIERREZ{MABTON}, 10-MARIANA ALVAREZ{ROYAL}

119: 11-MELISSA OROZCO{CONNELL}

125: 11-HANNA MOON{KENNEWICK}

130: 11-SAMANTHA WRIGHT{KIONA-BENTON}

135: 11-SHERIDAN MCDONALD {KIONA-BENTON

140: 11-AMY CAMPBELL{KIONA-BENTON}, 12-AMBER RODRIGUEZ{SUNNYSIDE}

145: 11-CATHERINE MARTINEZ{OTHELLO}

152: 12-AMANDA HAMILL{HANFORD}

160: 11-ALYSSA CALHOON{WEST VALLEY (YAKI)

171: 11-MONICA OROZCO{CONNELL}

285: 10-ADELANY PACHECO{SUNNYSIDE}

Area participants in this years State Wrestling tournament:

103 – 11-ALEXIO GARCIA{DAVIS}, 09-BEAU GLEED{MOSES LAKE}

119 – ELY GARZA{SOUTHRIDGE}

125 – DAVID PERALEZ{MOSES LAKE}

130 – 11-NICK GARCIA{CHIAWANA}, 11-DUSTIN UTECHT{RICHLAND}

135 – 12-NICK SAUCEDA{DAVIS}

140 – 12-HILARIO FARIAS{WENATCHEE}

145 – 10-AUSTIN WAGNER{DAVIS}, 12-PEDRO MENDOZA{KAMIAKIN}

152 – 11-CODY RUSH{PASCO}, 12-NICK HUNT{WENATCHEE}

160 – 09-SISTO PINA{KAMIAKIN}

171 – 12-BRIAN NYGARD{WENATCHEE} , 11-ADAM SAUCEDA{CHIAWANA}

189 – 12-ERIC EASTMAN{WALLA WALLA}

215 – 12-LUCAS SEALBY{WENATCHEE}, 11-BRIAN CHAMBERLAIN{MOSES LAKE}

285 – 11-KABE FLUAITT{MOSES LAKE}

It’s never to early to start talking football. The Big Nine will be undergoing BIG changes next year. The first of which is the realignment with 3A/4A

The 4A Big Nine will look like this:
Chiawana (could be the best team in only 2nd year of existence)
Richland
Walla-Walla
Wenatchee (should retool pretty well)
Eisenhower
Moses Lake
Davis (should do quite well this year)

3A like this:
Eastmont
Hanford
West Valley (Yakima)
Southridge
Pasco
Kennewick
Kamiakin (early favorite as league best)
Sunnyside

Top Returning Players
The list below is a look at some of the top returning players according to washingtonsportsnetwork.com. For players hoping to play at the next level they should take every advantage to work their tails off this summer and attend a few camps (especially at schools they would like to attend).

Never assume that to just be good enough will get you noticed.

Here are a few things to do:

1. Submit your information to the major scouting services: Rivals.com, & Scout.com

2. Attend a combine style workout

WSN will be holding an NFL-style combine this summer (hopefully) the same week as the Tri Cities Team Camp. This will be a great opportunity for players 8th grade thru 12th grade to get unbiased evaluation of their 40-time, shuttle, broad jump, vertical, even bench.

3. Create a highlight DVD

WSN can also help your athlete with this as well. We have created highlight DVD’s for several area athletes. Contact us at info@zsportsmedia.com for more information.

2010 Big Nine Top Returning Players List

Drew Loftus – Sr, 6’2, 180, QB/RB/DB – Kennewick**
CJ McCray – Jr, 6’2, 250, OL/DL – Davis**
Tim White – Sr, 5’11, 175, WR/DB – Kamiakin**
Alec Martin – Sr, 6’4, 245, OL/DL/TE – Wenatchee**
David Trimble – Jr, 6’1, 182, WR/DB – Davis**
Jordan Downing – Jr, 5’11, 185, RB/LB – Chaiwana**
Jake Mckinney – Sr, 6’2, 185, RB/LB – Richland**
Dallin Palmer – Sr, 5’10, 160, RB – RB Southridge
Luc Graff – Sr, 6’1, 180, QB/LB – Chiawana
Cooper Helm – Sr, 6’2, 185, QB/WR/DB – Wenatchee

Cameron Wagar – Sr, 5’10, 190, RB/DB – Hanford
Nick Vincent – Sr, LB – Chiawana
Miquiyah Zamora, Jr. WR/DB, Chiawana
Moe Handcox – Jr, 5’10, 150, WR/DB – Walla-Walla
DeVaunte Lamb – Sr, 6′, 175, RB/CB – Pasco
Brandon Search – Sr, 6’2, 185 S/WR – Pasco
Israel Manzo – Sr, 5’8, 165, RB/CB – Sunnyside
Deon Wright – Jr, 6′, 172, QB – Davis
Sebastian Hunt – Sr, 6’2, 220, OL/DL- Davis
Noah Fenhaus – Sr, 5’11, 200, RB/DE – Wenatchee
Abel Soto – Sr, 6’1, 240, OT/DT – Eisenhower
Dustin Martin – Sr, 6’2, 210, C/DT – Eisenhower
Angel Guerra – Sr., 6′, 175, P/K – Wenatchee
Reggie Clinton – Jr, 6′, 160, WR/DB – Kennewick
Zach Albertin – Sr, 6′, 170, RB/LB – Kennewick
Tyler Holle – Sr, 6’2, 185, WR/DB – Kamiakin
Darren Spaeth – Sr, 6’1, 200, DB/WR – Eastmont
Andrew Daley – Sr, 6′, 185, QB – Sunnnyside
Rowdy Thompson – Jr, 5’9, 160, RB – Kennewick
Kurt Reuter – Sr, 6’3, 210, TE/DL – Hanford
Josh White-Elk – Sr, LB – Davis
Keaton Smith – Sr, WR/DB – Wenatchee
Taylor LeGrave – Sr, – Moses Lake
Lucas McGill – Jr, 6’2, 190, QB – Eastmont
Tyler Morfin -Sr, 6’5, 245, TE/DL – Kennewick
Austin Brinkworth – Sr, OL – Southridge
Matt Briceno – Sr, OL, – Eisenhower
Ryan Clark – Walla-Walla
Jon Allen – Kamiakin

Jarrod Turner – Richland

Joel Teats – Sr, LB, Richland

Joey White – Richland
Aaron Neary – Hanford
Pat Sullivan – Chiawana
Kabe Fluaitt – Jr – Moses Lake

More info to come…

So letter of intent day has come and gone. What do you guys think? Here is a rundown of Football, if we missed any (big or small) let us know.

Football:

Eisenhower:
Joe Fuerst – CWU
Seth Kline – Air Force
Ryan Watson – Eastern Oregon Univ

Wenatchee:
Mike Marboe – Idaho
Jacob Sealby – WSU walk on
Lucas Sealby – WSU walk on

Southridge:
Brent Anderson – WSU walk on

Pasco:
Marques Avery – Army

Hanford:
Dylan Dikes – Southern Virginia Univ

Walla-Walla:
Zach Summerlin – Air Force

Ellensburg:
Eathan Sterkle – CWU

Unconfirmed, but the new Big Nine 3A appears to be: Kennewick, Kamiakin, Southridge, Pasco, Hanford, West Valley, Sunnyside, and Eastmont. What do you guys think of that?

I think, if it ends up in that configuration, that is great for all involved.

It seems like a balanced league that will be competitive for all. The biggest shocker of all this to me, is that Pasco once one of the largest High Schools in the State of Washington, has less students than Chiawana the school which was created out of it.

It also splits 2 rivalries such as Richland/Pasco, and Eastmont/Wenatchee along classification lines. It also divides the 2 Pasco schools before they have a chance to get their rivalry off the ground. Though their will still be room in the Football schedule to include those teams playing each other if they so choose.

Coach of the Year: Scott Biglin, Kamiakin – Revamped offense, made it to playoffs in 1st year, I’d say that’s pretty good!
MVP: Jacob Sealby, Senior RB/LB Wenatchee – Biggest game changer in the league on both sides of the ball, just ask Pasco!
MVP Offense: Joe Fuerst, Senior RB Eisenhower – Best combo of speed and power in the league
MVP Defense: Austin Graves, Senior LB/DL Southridge – An absolute beast on the defensive side of the ball

All-Offense Team:
QB: Dylan Signorelli, Senior, Moses Lake – Hutch had more yards, but Signorelli had accuracy and mobility
RB: Jacob Sealby, Senior, Wenatchee – see above
RB: Joe Fuerst, Senior, Eisenhower – see above
WR: Tim White, Junior, Kamiakin – route running, quickness, speed, D-1 potential
WR: Antonio Martinez, Senior, Eisenhower – under appreciated WR, good hands, play-maker
WR: Drew Loftus, Junior, Kennewick – great athlete, deceptive speed, game changing ability, multi-sport D-1 potential
OL: Mike Marboe, Senior, Wenatchee - earth mover, headed to Idaho next year
OL: Brent Anderson, Senior, Southridge – hard working, blocks til you submit
OL: Alec Martin, Junior, Wenatchee – look for even bigger things next year, stood out on a stellar line
OL: Zach Sumerlin, Senior, Walla-Walla – man-child, size and power to get it done
OL: Abel Soto, Senior, Eisenhower – opened holes for Fuerst, can’t question his heart

Special Teams

Gunner: Lucas Sealby, Senior, Wenatchee – caused havoc on kickoffs and more!
Return Man: Israel Manzo, Sophomore, Sunnyside – Most exciting return we saw live (game winner vs. Davis!)
P: Enrique Espinoza, Senior, Eastmont – Athletic versatile player
K: Angel Guerra, Junior, Wenatchee – Great kicks all year long

All-Defense Team

DL: Austin Graves, Senior, Southridge – see above
DL: CJ McCray, Sophomore, Davis – most athletic DL we saw all year
DL: Broderick Hirai, Senior, Southridge – impressed us every time we saw him
DL: Ryan Watson, Senior, Eisenhower – Big part of Ike’s success this year
LB: Seth Kline, Senior, Eisenhower – “guided missile”, next level motor and intensity
LB: Jacob Sealby, Senior, Wenatchee – see above
LB: Matt Minnich, Senior, Kamiakin – followed in the tradition of great Kamiakin LBs
DB: Aaron Flippo, Senior, Walla-Walla – helped shut down opposing passing attacks
DB: Dallin Brimley, Senior, Kennewick – nose for the ball, instincts to match
DB: James Akers, Senior, Eisenhower – athletic, gritty play all year long
DB: Leo Cueller, Senior, Sunnyside – another kid with a nose for the ball, always in the right place at the right time