REDMOND MUSTANGS
• Head Coach: Patrick Scheibe, 17th season
• Last season: 4-6-0 (7th in 4A Kingco), 6-6-3 overall
• 2011 Turnout: 70
KEY RETURNERS
• Srs. Liz Zitnik, Megan Cooley, MF: Pair of experienced returners will anchor the midfield.
• Jr. Kristin Hayman, MF: Key component to the Mustangs’ midfield, finds players and gets everyone involved. Scored a goal in Redmond’s season-opening win.
• Jr. Andrea Larson, Soph. Sierra Bilginer, F: Fast and agile, they have the ability to create their own shots and challenge opposing defenses.
• Srs. Danielle Bierman, Caitlin Dahl, Karin Hokanson, MF: Trio of senior midfielders work well together and add to the Mustangs’ depth.
• So. Marianna Castro, GK: Big shoes to fill after graduation of three-year starter Jessica Larson, but off to a great start after 1-0 shutout win.
DID YOU KNOW?
A lifelong Redmond native, Coach Scheibe graduated from Redmond High in 1979 and met his wife while at the school. The Scheibes have two kids, Jordan and Ian, who both played soccer for the Mustangs.
BIG GAME
• Sept. 25 vs. Skyline, 7:30 p.m.: The Spartans are perennial league favorites that return excellent talent. The Mustangs are looking to have their playoff berth secured before this final game of the regular season.
THE OVERLAKE SCHOOL OWLS
• Head Coach: Sally Goodspeed, 9th season
• Last season: 9-3-2 (3rd place in 1A Emerald City League), 17-4-3 Overall (2nd place at 1A state tournament)
• 2011 Turnout: 32
KEY RETURNERS
• Jr. Adrianna Gildner, F: First-team all-league player, a speedy forward who led the team last year in points with 12 goals, 13 assists
• Jr. Tess Edenholm, MF/F: Solid player with great touch and vision returns to Overlake after a year off. Led team in assists with nine as a freshman.
• Soph. Meredith Adams, D/MF: Last year’s league Rookie of the Year is a speedy wing player and strong one-on-one defender.
• Jr. Kelsey D’Ewart, D: Strong vocal leader in the backfield makes sound soccer decisions on the field.
• Sr. Kerri Smith, MF/F: Excellent wide player with great passion and attacking prowess.
TOP NEWCOMERS
• Soph. Alex Berg, F/MF: Great field presence, works well on and off the ball
• Fr. Catherine Cunningham, GK/F: May get to start in goal as a freshman, but can contribute on the field as well.
QUOTABLE
“Coming off back-to-back state runner up finishes, we will be working hard to get back to the state tournament. We see ourselves as a competitive team who will challenge our opponents every time we step on the field.” – Owls’ head coach Sally Goodspeed
BIG GAME
• Sept. 22 vs. Seattle Academy: Pivotal home matchup against the defending league champions will be a stern test. The Cardinals beat the Owls in the 2009 state finals, 2-1.
THE BEAR CREEK GRIZZLIES – BOYS
• Coach: Chad Pohlman, 9th season
• Last season’s record: 10-0-0, (1st place Sea-Tac 2B League), 16-2-0 overall
• 2011 player turnout: 32
KEY RETURNERS
• Sr. Mark Phillips, F: 2010 League MVP returns, already owns school scoring records and looks to play at the next level.
• Sr. Nima Abtahi, MF: First-team all league returner will anchor the Grizzly midfield.
• Sr. Lucas Fernandez, D: Key returner on defense, coming back from injury last season.
QUOTABLE
“We are looking to challenge for the league title again which we have won in five of the past seven years. Tacoma Baptist is always a tough competitor and gives us a great challenge. They are a tough, physical, relentless team that always works hard for the entire game.” – Grizzly boys’ head coach Chad Pohlman
BIG GAME
• Sept. 13 at Tacoma Baptist: The team’s 2011 season opens up with a road contest against their toughest opponent. Will show this year’s squad what it takes to be a state-title contending team.
THE BEAR CREEK GRIZZLIES – GIRLS
• Coach: Brandon Gonzalez, 1st season
• Last season’s record: 10-1-0 (2nd place Sea-Tac 2B League), 10-4-1 overall
• 2011 player turnout: 15
KEY RETURNERS
• Sr. Morgan Rial, D/M: Last year’s top scorer, returning captain and Female Athlete of the Year was a first-team all-state honoree.
• Sr. Danielle Isbell, D: Co-captain will anchor the backfield for the Grizzlies and limit scoring chances for the opposition.
• Soph. Caroline Bridgewater, M/F: Led team in assists last season, a young, growing talent.
TOP NEWCOMERS
• Fr. Dareyh McDonough, D: Strong pressure defender adds depth to the backfield, room to develop.
• Fr. Whitney Isbell, M: Talented young attacking winger.
QUOTABLE
“As a first-year coach, I have made a personal goal to get the team tot he postseason. Winning state is a good goal, however as a new coach with a new system we have a lot of work to do. I would like to see the girls work hard not just for themselves, but for each other. The results will follow because of this.” – Grizzly girls’ head coach Brandon Gonzalez
BIG GAME
• Oct. 27 vs. Seattle Lutheran: This final league matchup before the postseason is against the defending state champions that return a key player and goal scorer. Great chance to tune-up before it really counts in the district tournament.
