The Vashon Pirates’ star running back, junior Bryce Hoisington,  capped his season with an amazing performance Friday night, rushing for an astonishing 573 yards. The feat broke the school’s single game rushing record, previously held by 2008 Vashon High School alumnus Robert Bennedsen.

More importantly, Hoisington broke the all-time state record for single season rushing, across all school classifications. He ran for 2,929 total yards over this season. His feat is especially noteworthy considering he accomplished it in just 10 games, while the previous record holder amassed his yardage in 14 games.

En route to the state rushing record at Friday’s game, Hoisington scored 60 of Vashon’s 70 points with nine touchdowns and three two-point conversions. The Pirates went on to beat the Coupeville Wolves, 70-31.

Ever humble, Hoisington was quick to deflect praise when asked about the record season.

“Hard work always pays off, plus having an awesome group of brothers around me, an amazing family who supports me, and a God who blesses me every day (helps too),”  he said.

VHS football coach Brynie Robinson noted Hoisington’s achievement with pride.

“That is a big deal. To run for more in a season than in the history of Washington high schools is something truly special,” Robinson said Friday.

The VHS football season ended Friday, as the team did not qualify for playoffs. For more about the Friday, Nov. 6, game against Coupeville, see the story on page 14.

— Cheryl Pruett is the mother of two VHS football players.