This fast-paced, quick-passing game has our top island youth athletes competing for the World Cup trophy.
The group hopes to raise at least $5,000 for the club to support the Little Giants for several years.
The event brings out people from distant places, as kids and family members come to visit for the holidays.
When Jacob Plihal looked across the field, at the 1,000-meter mark, he saw that he was about two boat lengths behind the leading scull. “I guess I have some work to do,” he thought to himself.
The Pirates traveled to Blaine, a half mile from the Canadian border, on Wednesday, Nov. 9, to play the Lynden Christian Lyncs who were ranked #3 in the state.
Vashon’s 2022 defense showed leadership and grit, holding opponents to 16.3 posts per game as the season ended.
The Lotman Challenge is part of the Philadelphia Challenge Cup, founded in 1920.
Seventy-three clubs from around the country were treated to some harsh Northwest weather.
The Mustang boys went undefeated in the league this year, with over nine other teams competing.
The team finished the season with a party to reminisce and hand out awards.
The Pirates owe much of their post-season success to their stingy defense with two consecutive shut-outs.
The district championships took place on Nov. 3 and 4, in the UPS Tennis Pavilion, in Tacoma.
The Pirates squared off against the East Jefferson Rivals on Oct. 28.
