6 • September 14, 2011 • Snoqualmie Valley Record
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Fall 2011 cedarcrest Sports Preview Volleyball is full team effort It’s a tough league, but the Red Wolves’ returning volleyball veterans are stressing solid growth, every day. The 2011 Cedarcrest High School varsity squad is led by three returning seniors: middle blockers Katie Birum and Jordan Short, and setter Lauren LaBrosse. Birum is a natural blocker with “a high volleyball IQ,” head coach Brandon Jones said. Short is a solid player who puts in a ton of extra time outside of practice to develop her skills. LaBrosse is the emotional leader of the team. “Her skill and leadership are crucial to our success,” Jones said.
A key newcomer is Kendall Koch, who transferred from Eastmont High School in Wenatchee. Also in the mix are returning juniors Cassie Chriest, Maggie Gronberg and Kailyn Campbell. The Lady Red Wolves were 4 and 10 last year. Once again, the Cascade LAUREN LaBROSSE league looks to be very tough, with Kings and Archbishop Murphy at the top. Cedarcrest hopes to be right up there with them. Hard work will pay off, Jones says. “Our practice theme for this season is ‘Get one day better,’” he said. “This is a realistic and reachable goal, and each girl is asked at the end of practice if they got one day better. “Our athletes push each other every day at practice,” he added. “This is a full team effort.”
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Cody Wanichek, Logan Orndorf, Dominic Dams and Mitch Montgomery are the expected top four boys’ Red Wolves runners this fall.
Young leaders to push hard in XC
Faster, leaner Red Wolves hungry for wins Integrity, respect part of reloaded fall program
Returners seek repeat of conference dominance
Bruce McDowell, helming the Cedarcrest trekkers for the 18th year, seeks a continuation of greatness: Championships in conference and districts, and a state return. Last fall was good for the Red Wolves Cross Country squads. The girls claimed a Cascade Conference Championship for the third consecutive season, taking ninth at state. The boys also had a quality season. It was the first time that the Red Wolves qualified for state, taking sixth and ending as the Cascade Conference Champions. Cedarcrest should compete with Lakewood for top honors in the league this season. Expected to lead the girls this fall, sophomores Diana Carr and Amelia Anderson had solid freshman years in cross country and track, followed by a solid summer of training. McDowell is looking for good things from both. Junior Molly Hammontree returns as a captain. Among upperclasswomen, some seniors may break into the top nine, but only time will tell, says McDowell. The Cascade girls league is balanced on top, with Cedarcrest competing with South Whidbey, King’s and Lakewood for the championship. Among boys, no newcomers are likely to challenge the varsity group of returners. Looking likely to claim the top four spots are seniors Mitch Montgomery and Logan Orndorf, and juniors Cody Wanichek and Dominic Dams. Montgomery and senior Dante Bournique are captains. Both have been dependable members of the squad for the past three years. They’re two of the hardest workers on the team, McDowell said. McDowell wants to see everyone improve their times while still having fun.
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Seniors Josh Davidson, Robbie McNair and Nick Gagner help hold down the line on the Cedarcrest varsity football program this fall. ters,” Frederick said, to end it 34-13. At a two-day retreat at the beginning of practice, Frederick brought in Eastlake defensive coordinator Maui Borden, who helped the team develop core covenants. “We’re committed to brotherhood, integrity, respect,” Frederick said. Last year, the Red Wolves finished 5-5, and the coach expects to build from
there. Teams to beat in the league include Archbishop Murphy and Lakewood. “We’re in that mix, but it’s going to be one game at a time, take them as they come,” Frederick said. On Friday, Sept. 16, they face Archbishop Murphy in their first home game, inaugurating an improved Red Wolf stadium.
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Cedarcrest High School’s varsity football program is expected to be a faster, more aggressive team this fall, its players emphasizing integrity and respect. For his eighth season, head coach Jason Frederick will rely on a group of 13 athletic seniors. Players to watch include fullback/ defensive back Martin Beckam, starting tackle/defensive end Josh Davidson, allaround player and halfback Justin Houser, lineman Tanner Marty, tight end Nick Gagner and running back Chris Dowd. “Defensively, we’re smaller, but more athletic and quicker,” Frederick said, “so we’re going to be a lot more aggressive.” He expects to run a lot of tricky Wing-T plays. Defensively, a handful of heavies will anchor mostly leaner, quicker plays. Hunter Lee was the starting quarterback, and turned in a good job against 3A Renton in the Sept. 2 season opener. The Red Wolves were tied 7-7 at the half, “but in the second, we outconditioned the other team. Our kids battled all four quar-
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