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Issaquah player Mason Sanford, right, plays formidable defense during the eighth annual Special Olympics basketball game on Jan. 17 at Issaquah High School. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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A tradition continues in Issaquah

Eighth annual Special Olympics basketball game brings the community together.

Issaquah Eagles junior wrestler Carson Tanner, who captured sixth place at the Mat Classic Class 4A state wrestling tournament last season in the 113-pound weight division, is determined to place at the state tournament this February in the 126-pound weight class. Shaun Scott, staff photo

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Tanner topples his opponents on the mat

Issaquah junior has amassed 16 victories thus far this season.

Issaquah Eagles sophomore Charlie Dietiker has recorded a double-double in three of his team’s last four games. Dietiker can play on the perimeter as well as in the paint for the Eagles. Shaun Scott, staff photo

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Dietiker is a matchup nightmare for opponents

Issaquah sophomore is a utility player on the hardwood.

Issaquah Eagles sophomore swimmer Chris Harig, who advanced to the Class 4A state meet in the 200 individual medley last season, is determined to return to the state swim meet this February. Shaun Scott, staff photo

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Sensational sophomore swims swiftly in the pool

Chris Harig has competed in competitive swimming since he was 8 years old.

Issaquah Eagles volleyball player Sidney Cottrell (No. 7) celebrates with her teammates after they scored a point during the 2018 season. Cottrell, who was a junior during the 2018 season, earned Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association all-state, honorable mention honors for her play at the middle blocker position this past season. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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Cottrell earns a coveted volleyball award

Issaquah Eagles middle blocker will be a senior leader during the 2019 season.

Sportswriter Shaun Scott and his friends Brian Walker and Tony Walker met NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal at Big Chicken restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada on Nov. 24. Courtesy photo

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A memorable Vegas trip

Sportswriter Shaun Scott meets one of the best NBA players to ever lace up sneakers.

Issaquah Eagles senior 152/160 pound wrestler Cal Saper, who was an alternate at the Mat Classic Class 4A state tournament as a junior, is determined to place at the state tourney in his weight division at the Mat Classic during his final year of high school wrestling. Shaun Scott, staff photo

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Seizing control on the wrestling mat

Issaquah Eagles senior grappler Cal Saper is determined to compete at the Mat Classic.

Issaquah Eagles players celebrate after Issaquah freshman Camryn Gibson (No. 3) recorded a game-winning basket at the buzzer against the Mount Si Wildcats. Issaquah defeated Mount Si,49-48, on Jan. 5. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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2018: The year in sports in Issaquah

Issaquah athletes/teams display their talents.

Issaquah Eagles freshman diver Robert Gref competes in the 1-meter dive event against the Liberty Patriots on Nov. 29. Gref is one of the best divers in Washington. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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Freshman phenom is a diving guru

Issaquah diver Robert Gref is thriving during his freshman season.

Issaquah Eagles senior forward Asa Taylor, left, prepares to make a move in the low post in an early season game against the Skyline Spartans. Taylor has been on the varsity roster since his sophomore season. Photo courtesy of Rick Edelman/Rick Edelman Photography

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A powerful presence in the post

Issaquah senior Asa Taylor wants to lead his team to the promised land.

Issaquah Eagles junior Chris Leu (pictured) competes in a race in the season opener against the Liberty Patriots on Nov. 29. Leu advanced to the Class 4A state swim meet during the 2017-18 season in the 200 free and 100 fly. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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Leu is determined to dominate

Issaquah junior is focused on continued improvement.

Seattle Seahawks legend Kam Chancellor, who played with the Seahawks from 2010-2017, will be making an appearance at the American Express Experience prior to the start of the Seattle Seahawks/Minnesota Vikings Monday Night football game. Chancellor will be interacting with fans signing autographs and posing for photos. All Seattle Seahawks Pro Shops in Seattle will offer a 20 percent discount on Tuesday, Dec. 11 for any American Express Card members using their Amex card for in-store purchases. Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks

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Catching up with Kam

Sportswriter Shaun Scott talks with Seahawks legend Kam Chancellor about his life away from football.

Issaquah Eagles senior Lucy Stewart (center) takes the ball to the hoop against the Mercer Island Islanders in a non-league game on Nov. 30. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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Eagles dominate Islanders in non-league contest

Issaquah cruises to victory against Mercer Island.

Issaquah Eagles sophomore guard Timmy Crandall (pictured) scored 11 points in a loss against the Mercer Island Islanders on Nov. 30 at Mercer Island High School. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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Issaquah displays resiliency in loss to Mercer Island

Eagles can’t complete comeback against Islanders.

Bill Foote (pictured) announces substitutions during the Issaquah Eagles girls soccer team’s first round state playoff game against the Kentridge Chargers on Nov. 7 in the press box at Gary Moore Stadium in Issaquah. Shaun Scott/staff photo

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Voice of the Eagles is committed to the Issaquah community

Bill Foote is the epitome of a sports enthusiast.

Issaquah senior outside hitter Liz Gorski (pictured) hits the ball over the net, keeping the play alive against Glacier Peak. Issaquah defeated Glacier Peak 3-0, clinching a berth in the Class 4A state volleyball tournament on Nov. 16-17 at the Yakima SunDome. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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Eagles punch their ticket to state volleyball tournament

Issaquah sweeps Glacier Peak on the volleyball court.

Issaquah Eagles senior Natalie Perez controls possession of the ball late in the second half against the Kentridge Chargers in the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs. The Eagles defeated Kentridge 3-1 on Nov. 7 at Gary Moore Stadium in Issaquah. Perez had two assists in the win. Shaun Scott/staff photo

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Eagles rise to the occasion in first round of the state playoffs

Issaquah advances to Class 4A quarterfinals.

Issaquah Eagles girls soccer players make a beeline for Riley Larsen, who is standing with her arms outstretched, after she hit the game clinching penalty kick in the overtime shootout on Nov. 1 at Gary Moore Stadium in Issaquah. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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Eagles reign supreme in overtime shootout on the soccer field

Issaquah earns a dramatic victory in the Wes-King 4A district championship game.

Issaquah Eagles 2018 graduate Claudia Longo addresses the crowd during halftime of the Issaquah Eagles/Lake Stevens Vikings playoff game. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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‘Kick MS with Claudia’ event is a rousing success

Togetherness is a mantra of the Issaquah community.

Issaquah players celebrate after Sarah Kim (No. 7) scored a goal in the 36th minute of play. Issaquah defeated Lake Stevens 3-0 in the first round of the Wes-King 4A soccer playoffs on Oct. 30 at Gary Moore Stadium in Issaquah. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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Eagles dominate Vikings in playoff opener

Issaquah earns shutout on the soccer pitch