Skip Smith

Pompano Beach

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Articles

Three Eatonville athletes rewrite the record books

1 week ago | dispatchnews.com | Skip Smith

Eatonville High School's track and field record board is getting a serious facelift this spring—thanks to a trio of standout athletes who shattered long-standing marks and, in one case, kept breaking his own. Seniors Ethan Carter, Ky Nation, and Jenae Roulst have each etched their names into school history this season, redefining what’s possible on the track and in the field for the Cruisers. Seeing a single school record fall in a season isn’t unusual.
Eatonville’s Taylor Johnson wins double gold, Ethan Carter takes pole vault title

3 weeks ago | dispatchnews.com | Skip Smith

Four Eatonville High School athletes capped their seasons at the WIAA 2A State Track and Field Championships this past weekend at Mt. Tahoma High School, highlighted by a dominant showing from junior Taylor Johnson and a dramatic victory by senior Ethan Carter. Johnson claimed two state titles in the ambulatory events, winning both the shot put and discus with commanding performances.
Eatonville HS senior Jaiden Sobczyk signs with Simpson University

1 month ago | dispatchnews.com | Skip Smith

From a young boy fishing with his Grandpa Jeff to a trailblazing high school senior building his own bass fishing team, Jaiden Sobczyk’s journey has come full circle. The Eatonville High School senior officially signed with Simpson University to compete on their collegiate bass fishing team, taking his passion, leadership, and angling talent to the next level. He also makes history as the first student in Eatonville High School history to receive a college scholarship for fishing.
Cruisers make history at 2A State Tennis Tournament

1 month ago | dispatchnews.com | Skip Smith

The Eatonville High School girls tennis team made a long-overdue return to the spotlight this past weekend at the 2A State Tennis Championships, held at the Nordstrom Tennis Center on the University of Washington campus. Senior Bailey Andersen and the doubles team of seniors Lillian Bickford and Alayna Meyer battled through stiff competition, representing the Cruisers with grit, composure, and history-making performances.
Eatonville sends 4 to state after district championships

1 month ago | dispatchnews.com | Skip Smith

Four Eatonville High School track and field athletes are state-bound following standout performances at the 2A West Central District 3 Championships, held last weekend. Leading the way were senior Ethan Carter and junior Taylor Johnson, who each captured district titles in their respective events, repeating as champions after also claiming titles the previous week at the 2A South Puget Sound League Championships.
Eatonville qualifies 21 for track & field districts

1 month ago | dispatchnews.com | Skip Smith

The Eatonville Cruiser track and field team turned in a standout performance at the 2A SPSL League Championships on Wednesday at Mount Tahoma High School, with 21 athletes earning their place in the upcoming West Central District 3 meet. Competing against a tough field of eight schools, the Eatonville boys placed fourth overall, while the girls finished sixth. The effort was highlighted by three league titles across four events, showcasing both individual dominance and team depth.
Eatonville’s Andersen, doubles team of Bickford & Meyer earn state tennis berths

1 month ago | dispatchnews.com | Skip Smith

The Eatonville Cruisers girls tennis team is sending two entries to the WIAA 1A State Tournament after a gutsy showing at the District III Tournament this past week, with senior Bailey Andersen in singles and the doubles team of seniors Lillian Bickford and Alayna Meyer each punching their tickets to state with third-place finishes.
Cruisers baseball runs ends in District playoffs

1 month ago | dispatchnews.com | Skip Smith

The Eatonville Cruisers’ postseason run came to an end this past Monday with an 8-1 loss in the district playoffs, but the scoreboard didn’t tell the whole story of a team that matured, battled, and took major steps forward in 2025. Eatonville's season-closing defeat came at the hands of the Port Angeles Roughriders, who capitalized on early momentum and defensive miscues to build a lead the Cruisers couldn’t claw back from.
Eatonville Lady Cruisers season ends in district loss

1 month ago | dispatchnews.com | Skip Smith

Share this Email, Facebook, Twitter The Eatonville Lady Cruisers’ season came to a close Friday with a 12-2 loss to Orting in the opening round of the district playoffs, ending a hard-fought campaign that saw them earn a postseason berth and finish fifth in the 2A SPSL with a 5-9 league record and 11-7 overall. Eatonville battled from the first pitch, but early miscues and an aggressive Orting offense put the Cruisers in a hole they couldn’t climb out of.
Cruisers enter postseason play

1 month ago | dispatchnews.com | Skip Smith

The Eatonville Lady Cruisers wrapped up their regular season on a high note this past week, highlighted by a forfeit win, a hard-fought rivalry battle, and a blowout victory on Senior Night that showcased their offensive firepower. The week began quietly on Monday as the Cruisers were awarded a forfeit win when Clover Park was unable to field a full team. That bump in the standings helped Eatonville keep momentum heading into a challenging road matchup.