September 18, 2024
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Eatonville cruises past Black Hills By Skip Smith
Contributing Writer
The Eatonville Cruisers improved to 2-0 on the season Thursday night with a commanding 28-0 shutout victory over the Black Hills Wolves at B.W. Lyon Stadium. While the offense was less explosive than in their previous outing, a dominant defense and steady offensive execution led the way to victory. Eatonville started strong, scoring on their first two possessions. After receiving the opening kickoff, the Cruisers put together a methodical 70-yard, 14play drive. Quarterback Cole Fowler connected with Michael Stogsdill for a 14-yard touchdown pass to make it 6-0. Riley Hill then ran in a twopoint conversion from the “Swing the Axe” formation, extending Eatonville’s lead to 8-0. Following a Wolves punt, Eatonville drove 65 yards on 12 plays. A key block by Hebron Leasiolagi helped Wyatt Weichsler punch it in from 5 yards out. Colton
Courtesy Trinity Potter Eatonville's Isaiah Whatley (#30) and Cole Bamford (#41) wrap up Black Hills quarterback Jaxsen Beck on the Cruisers 28-0 shutout of the Wolves this past Thursday night. Herbrand added the extra point, putting Eatonville up 14-0 early in the second quarter. The first half ended with Eatonville driving deep into Black Hills territory but turning it over on downs at the Wolves' 29-yard line. The Cruisers carried their 14-0
lead into halftime. Offensive Coordinator Jazel Riley admitted the slippery field conditions made things challenging for the Cruisers’ offense. "The slippery field made things a little tougher for us offensively. We had a couple of drops and miscues in the
passing game that caused us to leave some points on the field," Riley said. Despite the conditions, Fowler led several long drives, finishing the game 21 of 38 for 175 yards and a touchdown. “Cole didn’t have the Madden numbers he’s
capable of this week, but he was patient and accurate, spreading the ball around during some very long drives. Great QBs have the ability to do both when needed, and I think he’s on his way,” Riley added. FOOTBALL Page 4Æ
Olson and Courson shine as Cruisers start season By Skip Smith
Contributing Writer
The Eatonville Cruisers girls soccer team kicked off their season with a strong start, securing a 5-1 victory over Rochester in their opener on Tuesday, followed by a 1-1 draw against Tenino in their second match. In the opener, Eatonville’s attacking duo of Kalli Olson and Haley Courson put on a clinic, with Olson contributing two goals and three assists while Courson netted a hat trick. Olson struck first, scoring off
a long pass from Mary Van Eaton. Although Rochester quickly equalized, Olson and Courson combined twice to give Eatonville a 3-1 lead by halftime. Olson later added a goal from distance, and Courson sealed the win with her third of the game. In their second match, the Cruisers struggled to break down Tenino’s defense, eventually falling behind in the 61st minute. Tenino's Callie Mickleson scored off a pass from Chloe Grayless. However, SOCCER Page 7Æ
Courtesy Rhona Dunn Eatonville's Haley Courson fights for possession with Rochester's Harley Frahman in the Cruisers opening match of the season. Courson would start off the season recording a hat trick in the match.