October 1, 2025
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ISSUE 40
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Eatonville Powers Past Foss 55-24 with Dominant Ground and Air Attack By Skip Smith
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atonville displayed its most complete offensive performance of the season Friday night, scoring early and often in a 55-24 victory over Foss at Mt. Tahoma Athletic Stadium in a 2A South Puget Sound League game.
Behind a balanced attack that produced four rushing touchdowns and four through the air, the Cruisers (3-1 overall, 2-0 SPSL) kept control from start to finish while limiting mistakes. Quarterback Cole Fowler led the way with an efficient 12-of-20 passing performance for 296 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.
Head coach Gavin Kralik said the team’s improvement through the first month of the season has been noticeable, though the toughest part of the schedule still lies ahead. “I am proud of the improvement of the team through the first four weeks,” Kralik said. “Very pleased with the way we have limited turnovers the past two weeks. We still have plenty of areas for improvement in all three phases of the game. The rate of improvement needs to continue for us to put ourselves in a good position with the schedule becoming increasingly challenging.” FIRST QUARTER FIREWORKS Foss won the opening coin toss and
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Eatonville running back Connor McIlraith powers through the Foss defense on his way to the end zone for one of his two touchdowns during the Cruisers’ 55-24 victory Friday at Mt. Tahoma Athletic Stadium.
Zoo Boo is Back
Costumes, Critters, and Candy Await at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium!
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he zoo’s wildly popular fall celebration, Zoo Boo, returns October 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering a weekend full of festive fun and animal encounters. Guests of all ages are invited to come in costume (no masks, please) and enjoy a full lineup of seasonal activities. From ghostly games and trick-or-treat stations to spooky (but not scary) decorations throughout the grounds, Zoo Boo promises a memorable and family-friendly October experience.
Activity stations with treats: Available from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. both days • Make Your Own Headbands – Craft your own bat or moth wings to wear! (Asian Forest Sanctuary) • Skull Sleuth – Examine real
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HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Costume Parade & Monster Mash Dance • Held at 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. both days. Starts and ends at the Picnic Pavilion. • Watch Underwater Pumpkin Carving • 11:00 a.m. at the Northwest Waters habitat (Pacific Seas Aquarium) • 2:00 p.m. at the Lagoon habitat (Tropical Reef Aquarium) • Pumpkins for Animals: watch animals enjoy seasonal treats, including carved and frozen pumpkins
animal skulls and guess the species. (Near muskoxen) • Owl Pellets – Learn about owls by dissecting real pellets. (Nature Play Garden) • X-Rays – Explore how vets use x-rays to care for animals. (Baja Bay in the Pacific Seas Aquarium) • Ring Toss Game – Test your tossing skills for treats. (Picnic Pavilion) • Wolf Haven International Table –
Discover the role wolves play in wild ecosystems. (Picnic Pavilion) Zoo Boo is included with regular zoo admission or membership. BECU proudly sponsors Zoo Boo. For more details and a complete schedule of events, visit pdza.org.
deferred, giving Eatonville the ball first. The Cruisers wasted no time. Fowler needed just two plays to get Eatonville on the board, connecting with Landon Austin for a 16yard touchdown with 10:55 left in the first quarter. The extra point made it 7-0. Foss answered quickly thanks to a special team’s breakdown. A long kickoff return set the Falcons up at the Eatonville 13-yard line, and two plays later Landon “CJ” Wiley lofted a 14-yard touchdown pass to Mateo Christie-Suddeath. The two-point attempt failed, leaving the Cruisers up 7-6 with 9:13 in the quarter.
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