This week is special. What a spring it has been for middle school track and field!
Over 575 athletes across our four middle schools competed this season. They tried new events. They set personal records. They cheered for their teammates. They showed up every single day ready to work. This week, we are celebrating all of them - Goodman, Harbor Ridge, Key Peninsula, and Kopachuck.
We are also recognizing our four middle school athletic directors who worked tirelessly to create opportunities for every student-athlete. Their leadership made these seasons possible.
And we are honoring our high school spring athletes who earned postseason awards and all-league recognition. Their hard work paid off.
🏃♀️Time to celebrate. 🏃
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Middle school track and field is special!
It is where kids try events for the first time. Where they discover they can do things they never thought possible. Where they push through nerves and doubt and cross the finish line anyway.
It is where experienced athletes mentor younger teammates. Where kids cheer for each other even when they are tired. Where victories are celebrated together and losses are handled with grace.
This season, our four middle schools fielded over 575 track and field athletes. That is 575 kids who chose to show up, work hard, and be part of a team.
The MS District Track Meet is Wednesday, May 27 at 3:30 PM at Roy Anderson Field.
This is the final event of the middle school season - the moment these athletes have been working toward all spring. There will be no transportation provided to this event. GGX Sports will be on site selling t-shirts and sweatshirts, and 20% of all sales will go directly back to our middle school ASBs.
Time to celebrate what they accomplished!
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GMS Track & Field Coaching Staff:
- Jeff Mladenich
- Travis Edmonds
- Cindy Rychard
- Joel Eilers
- Justin West
- Noah Rarrick
- Barbara Bandoli
- Suzi Mach
- Chayla Ragulsky (Volunteer)
Goodman fielded 194 track and field athletes this spring - the largest program among the four middle schools!
Coach Mlad created a video for the team that captures the teamwork and camaraderie that define Goodman track. The athletes are positive, team-oriented, and fun to watch compete. They lift each other up. They celebrate together. They represent what middle school sports should be.
This is a program built on connection, effort, and joy. And the 194 athletes who showed up this season made it unforgettable.
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HRMS Track & Field Coaching Staff:
- Heather Fitzpatrick
- Kirstin Brent
- Brittany Rushing
- Clarissa Sardinia
- Ann Lovrovich
- Laney Lovrovich
- Michelle Hockmuth
Harbor Ridge brought 157 track and field athletes to the track this spring, and they competed with heart all season long.
The coaching staff built a program where athletes felt supported, challenged, and valued. The athletes showed up ready to work, ready to compete, and ready to represent Harbor Ridge with pride.
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KPMS Track & Field Coaching Staff:
- Renee Harding
- Joshua Uptegrove
- Jenna Nelson
- Jillian Elliott
- Joanna Babbitt
- Dean Mauermann (Volunteer)
Key Peninsula may have had the smallest roster with 81 athletes, but what they lacked in numbers they made up for in heart.
The coaching staff shared this about the season:
"As the track and field season winds down at KPMS, we're looking back on an incredible few weeks! Students tried out new events, pushed themselves in ways they didn't think possible, and discovered just how capable they are!
Even more impressive has been the way they supported each other. Experienced athletes mentored teammates, offered encouragement, and celebrated every milestone together. The camaraderie and teamwork we've seen this season truly show what a close-knit and supportive community KPMS is.
We are so proud of every student who stepped onto the track this season. Not just for their speed or skill, but for the spirit and determination they brought every day. GO COUGARS!"
That is what middle school sports are all about. And Key Peninsula delivered.
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KOPA Track & Field Coaching Staff:
- Georgio Natili
- Mathew Hicks
- Dawn Harris
- Jessica Somers
- Jill Bevans
Kopachuck brought 144 track and field athletes to the track this spring, and they represented their school with pride all season long.
The coaching staff worked hard to create opportunities for athletes to compete, grow, and experience what it means to be part of a team. The athletes showed up ready to work and ready to support each other.
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Middle school athletics in Peninsula School District would not be what they are without the leadership, organization, and passion of our four middle school athletic directors. These administrators have worked tirelessly to create opportunities for students, support coaches, and build programs that prioritize student growth and development. |
Jayme has a true passion for kids and it shows in everything she does. She jumped into this role and has been relentless in her pursuit of excellence. She is organized, positive, and kind - but she is also knowledgeable and willing to dive deep into the details to make sure things are done right. Jayme steps up to do whatever is needed, whenever it is needed. She is a true advocate for students and has worked tirelessly to create the best possible experience for every Goodman athlete. Her energy, dedication, and commitment to getting better every day make her an incredible leader for the Goodman community. |
Todd has been the calming, steady presence that middle school athletics needed this year. He is an incredible leader who steps up to do everything - and then some. Todd is supportive of students and coaches, going above and beyond to make sure everyone has what they need to succeed. He is organized, thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about creating positive experiences for athletes. He brings energy and enthusiasm to everything he does, whether he is announcing at events (where he absolutely shines), solving problems behind the scenes, or just making people laugh when things get stressful. Todd is the kind of leader people want to work with, and Harbor Ridge is fortunate to have him. |
Kim is known for being kind and accommodating. The students absolutely love her. Kim has stepped into the AD role with humility and a willingness to learn, approaching every challenge with a positive attitude. She works hard to make sure every athlete at Key Peninsula has what they need to succeed. Her commitment to students is evident in everything she does, and she has grown tremendously in the role this year. To watch her take on the AD responsibilities so she can continue serving students as an AP is a testament to her dedication to the Key Peninsula community. |
Dawn brings organization and athleticism to her role at Kopachuck! As an experienced educator, she understands what students need to succeed both in and out of competition. She stands her ground and advocates for what she believes is right for her program and her athletes. Dawn brings her perspective and voice to the work of supporting Kopachuck student-athletes.
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To all four of you: thank you for everything you have done for middle school athletics this year. You truly made a difference. Our community, our student-athletes, and the author of this playbook appreciates you! |
Middle school athletics do not happen without a literal army of people working behind the scenes.
Thank you to our coaches who invested time, energy, and heart into developing these athletes.
Thank you to our referees and officials who showed up to every game and kept competition fair.
Thank you to our volunteers who gave their time to support our programs.
Thank you so much to our bus drivers who safely transported our athletes to and from every event.
Thank you to our ESS partners who helped navigate the chaos of getting everyone hired and cleared.
Thank you to our office staff who made sure every single student-athlete was cleared to compete.
Thank you to our grounds team who truly did amazing work this season keeping our facilities ready for competition.
Thank you to anyone and everyone who helped make the middle school sports season happen.
You may not always be recognized, but you are appreciated. This season does not happen without you.
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MS District Track Meet Apparel - Pre-Order Now! |
Want to gear up for the MS District Track Meet? Gamer Graph-X is offering pre-order apparel!
Order t-shirts and sweatshirts before the event so you can show up ready to support our middle school athletes.
Check out the flyer or click the link below for details on how to order.
GGX Sports will also be on site at the meet on May 27, and 20% of all sales go directly back to our middle school ASBs.
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GO COUGARS! GO COYOTES! GO FALCONS! GO ROAD RUNNERS! |
Postseason awards represent more than just talent.
They represent the early morning practices and the late nights at the field. The hours spent training when nobody was watching. The injuries that had to be worked through. The doubt that had to be pushed past. The mistakes that had to be learned from.
They represent the blood, sweat, and tears that go into competing at a high level.
But they also represent something bigger. They represent the families who drove to every practice, showed up to every game, and supported their athletes through the ups and downs. They represent the coaches who invested time, energy, and heart into developing these athletes - not just as competitors, but as people.
These awards belong to everyone who made the season possible.
Our high school spring athletes have been recognized for their performance this season with all-league, all-conference, and postseason honors. Congratulations to every athlete who earned recognition. Your hard work paid off. Your coaches are proud of you. Your families are proud of you. And we are proud of you.
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FRIDAY, MAY 22
🥎 PHS Girls Softball - STATE
- 1:30 PM - vs. Kelso High School @ Regional Athletic Complex
⚽ GHHS Boys Soccer - STATE
- 7:00 PM - vs. Walla Walla High School @ Peninsula High School (Roy Anderson Field)
SATURDAY, MAY 23
⚾ PHS Boys Baseball - STATE
- 10:00 AM - vs Snohomish High School @ Auburn High School
⚾ GHHS Boys Baseball - STATE
- 10:00 AM - vs. Liberty High School (Issaquah) @ Lincoln High School
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
🏃 MS DISTRICT TRACK MEET
- 3:30 PM - @ Roy Anderson Field
- GGX Sports on site (20% back to ASB)
LOOKING AHEAD - STATE TOURNAMENTS:
🤽 Girls Water Polo State Championships: May 27-30
🏃 3A State Track & Field Meet: May 28-30 @ Mount Tahoma High School
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Consider this calendar our best game plan at the moment 🗓️.
Playoff season is here, which means schedules can change quickly and new games get added as teams advance. Weather always has a vote 🌧️, and changes may occur.
While we do our best to stay accurate, it is entirely possible mistakes happen or updates come in after we publish. For the most current information - especially playoff game times and locations - please check with your coach or building Athletic Director.
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Your input helps us celebrate our programs, tell better stories, and make sure everyone feels seen and heard.
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