Hazen football looks to take next step in coach’s second year
September 1, 2015
NEW — 3:28 p.m. Sept. 1, 2015
The Hazen High School mascot is a Highlander, but this year, the football team has wolves on its mind.
It stems from the squad’s 2015 motto, “Legs Feed The Wolf.” If a wolf wants to eat, it needs legs to hunt down its prey, Hazen quarterback Michael Mason explained.
By Christina Corrales-Toy
David Kilpatrick-White, Hazen High School’s head football coach, leads his team through warm-ups at an Aug. 26 preseason practice.
“Every guy represents the legs of the wolf, and for the wolf that is Hazen football to eat, we’ve all got to do our share and put in the work,” he said. Read more
Hazen, Liberty athletes earn spring all-league honors
August 6, 2015
NEW — 3:11 p.m. Aug. 6, 2015
KingCo and Seamount conference coaches announced their all-conference selections for sports during the 2015 spring season. Listed below are the selections from Hazen (Seamount League) and Liberty (KingCo 2A/3A Conference).
If you can add information, or you have corrections, email newcastle@isspress.com.
Baseball
Hazen
League co-champions — Hazen and Kennedy Catholic
Coach of the Year — Mike Brundage, Hazen
First team — C Logan Ricord, sophomore; 1B Ryan Gayte, senior; DH Eli Azcueta, senior
Second team — 3B Alex Combs, sophomore; OF Nolan Hoover, senior
Honorable mention — OF Mitchell Hard, senior; OF DJ Anderson, senior; P Ben Hoeper, junior; P Ryan Gayte, senior Read more
Local athletes commit to colleges
July 2, 2015
Liberty High School honored four graduating student-athletes at a special ceremony in April.
By Christina Corrales-Toy
Liberty High School seniors (from left) Russell Boston, Nate Jarvis, Sarah Bliesner and Trevor Sytsma smile while listening to coaches talk about their high-school careers at a special Signing Day ceremony April 15 in the Liberty library.
Runners Sarah Bliesner and Trevor Sytsma, as well as football players Russell Boston and Nate Jarvis, announced their commitments to continue their athletic careers at the college level. Read more
Hazen, Liberty athletes make all-league
April 2, 2015
KingCo and Seamount conference coaches announced their all-conference selections for sports during the 2015 winter season. Listed below are the selections from Hazen (Seamount) and Liberty (KingCo).
Many Liberty lists were not readily available. If you can add information, or you have corrections, email newcastle@isspress.com.
Seamount boys basketball
Athlete of the Year — Dominic Green
First team — Dominic Green and Connor O’Hearn
Honorable mention — Brandon Brown Read more
Hazen finds the podium, Liberty swimmers medal
March 5, 2015
The Hazen High School boys swim and dive team didn’t win a single event at the 2015 3A state swimming championship Feb. 20-21.
By Greg Farrar
Derek Wei, Hazen High School junior, seem to be airborne as he strokes through the water his 100-yard butterfly race, winning in 53.17 seconds Jan. 20 against Liberty.
Yet, the Highlanders’ top-to-bottom depth ensured the team had a spot on the podium when the meet came to a close Feb. 21 at Federal Way’s King County Aquatic Center. Read more
Colors of victory — Hazen bests Liberty in the pool
February 6, 2015
By Greg Farrar
Derek Wei, Hazen High School junior, seem to be airborne as he strokes through the water his 100-yard butterfly race, winning in 53.17 seconds Jan. 20 against Liberty.
Hazen playoff hopes dashed
November 7, 2014
By Marcus Mason
Hazen running back Marquise Lee (3) bursts through for a big gain in the Highlanders’ Oct. 24 loss to Lindbergh, 56-12. The loss eliminated Hazen’s playoff hopes.
The Hazen High School Highlanders went on the road Oct. 24 to play Lindbergh on the Eagles’ homecoming night. Read more
Highlanders enter new era
August 29, 2014
By Greg Farrar
Nolan Hoover, Hazen High School senior quarterback, fades back and looks for a receiver August 20 during the Highlanders’ first fall football practice of the 2014 campaign.
It’s not uncommon to hear speakers blaring with rap music and today’s latest hits when visiting a high-school football practice. Read more
Hazen hires new football coach
May 1, 2014
Hazen High School hopes to capture some of the Bothell football team’s “Blue-Train” magic with the hire of its new football coach.
David Kilpatrick-White will lead the Highlanders, after spending the past three years on the coaching staff at Bothell High School.
He replaces outgoing coach Drew Oliver, who announced at the end of February that he would leave to take the helm at his alma mater, Newport High School.
Patriots blow out rival Highlanders, 10-0
April 3, 2014
By Greg Farrar
Tyler Haselman, Liberty High School sophomore catcher, tags out Hazen’s J. Crosby in the top of the fourth on a spot-on throw from Liberty freshman centerfielder Torey Anderson.
It doesn’t have the same energy as the football or basketball rivalries, but anytime Liberty and Hazen high schools meet on the diamond, it’s always a battle between familiar foes.
Just three miles separate the two schools, and despite the fact they reside in different school districts, many of the students grew up together playing in youth leagues.
