From the Pool to the Pitch, Cruisers Make Their Mark in SPSL 2A

The fall sports season at Eatonville High School closed with a mix of grit, frustration, and standout individual honors, as athletes across five programs earned spots on the SPSL 2A All League teams. From football fields to cross country trails and the pool deck, Cruiser athletes delivered performances that kept Eatonville in the league conversation from September through early November.

Football fights through streaky season

Eatonville’s football team opened the year on uneven footing. After dropping the season opener, the Cruisers responded with three straight wins that hinted at a postseason run. A Senior Day win over Washington kept them in the mix, but two separate two game losing streaks stalled their push. Eatonville finished 4-5, just one win away from securing a playoff berth.

Despite the up and down season, several Cruisers were recognized by league coaches. Quarterback Cole Fowler, wide receiver/punter Jacob Simons, and defensive back Amari Samuel were named to the All-League first team.

Second team honors went to wide receiver Colton Herbrand, offensive lineman Zach Beane, defensive lineman Ethan Rogers, and linebacker Nash Sherrard.

Soccer finds its footing after turbulent start

The girls soccer team opened the year under a new head coach but never found stability early. Three losses to open the schedule were followed by the team’s first win, then an abrupt coaching resignation that left the team searching for direction. Another three losses followed before interim coach Susie Danielson settled the group and helped spark a four match win streak that pushed the Cruisers into district contention.

Eatonville dropped its final three regular season matches but still reached the district playoffs with a 5-10 record. The season ended with a 6-0 loss to Kingston in a winner out game.

Forward Ryleigh Chopic and defender Madi McChesney Berube were both named to the All League second team.

Swimmers build on rising momentum

Eatonville’s swim program delivered one of the strongest seasons of any fall team. The Cruisers collected wins throughout the schedule and secured the Queen of the Woods trophy for the second straight year. The team finished second at the SPSL 2A League Championships, highlighted by Nicole Tomyn’s league title in the 50 freestyle.

A deep roster advanced to the district meet, where Eatonville placed seventh out of 14 teams and qualified several swimmers for the state championships.

Tomyn and Annika Howard earned first team All-League honors. Second team selections included Lily Hays, Charlotte Stumph, and Jaliah Vinson.

Cross country girls win league title

Eatonville’s cross country program delivered a season loaded with success. The girls team won the SPSL 2A title and went on to finish second at the district meet, which sent the full squad to the state championships. The boys team placed third in the league and qualified Colton Rush for state as an individual.

The girls first team All-League list included Grace Coonrod, who was also named Athlete of the Year, along with Hannah Beiker and Bridget Stump. Jenny Lowe made the second team.

On the boys side, Gabe Kolsrud and Titus Lowe earned second team recognition.

Tennis caps season with strong league presence

Eatonville’s tennis program put together a season marked by steady wins and one standout district performance. Jacob Golding was the lone player to reach the district tournament and finished ninth, five spots short of a trip to state.

Golding and Carl Lucas both earned first team singles honors. In doubles, the first team selections were Jackson Rockey and Ethan Stogsdill, along with the pair of Steven Haas and Blake Pool.

A fall full of resilience

Across all programs, Eatonville athletes navigated setbacks, coaching changes, tight finishes, and postseason pushes. The season ended without a team state trophy, but the individual recognition across every fall sport reflected the depth of talent on campus. For many athletes, the honors serve as both a reward for the work behind them and a starting point for what comes next.